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Which medication is most appropriate for this patient's myofascial pain?

Diclofenac (Voltaren)
Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant)
Ibuprofen
Codeine

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Correct answer: B. Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant)

Cyclobenzaprine is a skeletal muscle relaxant used short-term (1–2 weeks) for muscle-origin orofacial pain and spasm. NSAIDs may help adjunctively but muscle relaxants target the underlying mechanism. Opioids are not indicated for myofascial pain.

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