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OK my boyfriend recently got a prescription for a muscle relaxer an the side effects are hell. He gets irritable and it pretty much makes him talk like he's drunk but all of that isn't the whole problem, he completely denies that he's on them and that insults my intelligence and starts an argument because I'm saying well you act like this because of what your on and he says he's not on anything and we never get anywhere and he drives me crazy when he's on them. He doesn't get it prescribed very often thank god but they last a little while and that entire time he can get irritable and he cant stay awake for anything, he falls asleep while eating, watching T.V. or whatever and on top of that he denies he's on anything when I know good and well that he is. I just cant wait till he's out of them but what do I do in the mean time?

imanaddict · Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxers did the same thing to me when I was prescribed them. I couldn't stay awake, they made me slur my speech, etc. I opted to not take them. I have 4 kids to take care of and don't have the time to be THAT tired. Anyway, apparently your boyfriend either has a problem and is addicted to these pills, or he is trying to avoid a confrontation by lying to you that he isn't taking them. Either way, it isn't good! There isn't a whole lot you can do if he is addicted to them unfortunately. You can scream at him, break up with him, be nice about it, etc and it won't help an addict. If you don't believe he is an addict, then talking this out in a calm manner may help him open up to you. Make him realize that he doesn't have to lie and if he needs help, that you will be there for him. People usually lie about taking Rx's because they are either ashamed, or they don't want to admit they have a problem. 

There is a substance abuse forum here on MH. Visit that section and read through posts. You will find it very helpful!

specialmom · Answer

You and I must have posted at the same time Ima and I just now noticed!  What's wrong with me that I had no reaction to muscle relaxers . . . heck, I don't even think my muscles were all that relaxed!  

Anyway, thanks for giving the poster good advice.

specialmom · Answer

Is it muscle relaxers or steroids?  I ask this because what you describe is more typical of steriods.  I personally have been on muscle relaxers briefly after an auto accident---------  no odd behavior or side effects at all.  Is he taking too much?  

Anyway, you can tell him that when he is acting that way, no matter what the reason, you are not hanging around for it.  Problem solved.  Then follow through with it.  good luck

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