Muscle relaxer first trimester?

missmerl_89

I’m only 4 weeks and 5 days pregnant and I just started suffering from a severe neck muscle spasm these past 2 days. It got progressively worse and an MD prescribed Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant) to me today. When I research it shows it is a category B drug safe for women in 2nd and 3rd trimesters! I’m in so much pain but really scared I could harm baby so early on. I’m skeptical because he is a GP and not an OBGYN and need a second opinion before I actually take it!! Anyone took muscle relaxants first trimester? I’d rather go through excruciating pain than hurt my

emmaaa

I would definitely follow up with your OB. I’m assuming you’ve tried Tylenol to relieve the pain?

FWIW I took a muscle relaxer when I was pregnant with DD around 4 weeks probably but didn’t know I was pregnant yet. Luckily everything was okay but i wouldn’t choose to do that again. 

emmaaa

Also, there is a Weekly Questions thread this may fit better under rather than starting your own post

missmerl_89

Ok , thank you for your response! The pain was excruciating and it did offer some relief but I will follow up before taking another! 

missmerl_89

Ok, will place question there, thank you!