AboutDr Alan Galbraith Expertise I can answer most questions on most drugs. Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.
Experience I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease.
Organizations Institute of Biology, London.
Publications Author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 5th Edition published in November 2007 by Pearson Education, Australia.
Question Hi Dr. G., I recently was in a vehicle accident and am being treated for wicked headaches and I am wondering if the medication I am on is bothering my ulcers. I am on Flexeril (muscle relaxer) as well as a sleeping aid. Could they be bothering my ulcers as today I have a sharp pain in my upper abdomen. I take nexium once a day. I am from Canada.
Answer Dear Donella
Flexeril can cause abdominal pain on its own even without having ulcers even though this is uncommon. I doubt any sleeping aid would be involved. Speak to your prescriber to see if another drug can be prescribed.
