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. helps alleviate musculoskeletal pain. It's a schedule IV drug (meaning it's a controlled substance) that is prone to abuse. While its potency usually sets within 30 minutes, its effectiveness is only known to last up to three weeks.

No muscle relaxers are available over the counter in the U.S., but some OTC medications can have muscle-relaxing effects. These include guaifenesin and NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen.

No. Unlike a doctor, pharmacists do not have the authority to prescribe controlled substances such as narcotics and other mood-modifying drugs.

Working closely with your doctor or other health care providers, such as nurse practitioners or other authorized nurses, dentists, optometrists, midwives, and podiatrists, Saskatchewan pharmacists who meet certain conditions are able to prescribe drugs in these circumstances: for minor ailments or conditions.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Pharmacists can assess and prescribe treatment only for uncomplicated UTIs in women aged 16 or older. You can get up to 2 assessments a year (a year is counted as a 365-day period from your first assessment).

If you have neck or back pain, or you're dealing with some other condition that causes muscle spasms, your doctor might prescribe a muscle relaxer (or muscle relaxant) for you. Having a muscle spasm means that one or more of your muscles is contracting and the twitching or cramping is out of your control.

Muscle relaxants may help reduce pain, and improve movement and range of motion, but your doctor will likely recommend that you first try acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)....This class of drugs include: Aspirin (Bayer, Excedrin) Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Aleve)

Pharmacists may only prescribe treatment for clients who have had a previous diagnosis of uncomplicated cystitis (e.g., is not your first episode of uncomplicated cystitis).