Robaxin
(methocarbamol)
Relaxes your muscles.
Our bottom line
Robaxin (methocarbamol) effectively relieves muscle spasms, but it can cause drowsiness and interfere with your ability to drive.
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- Drug class: Musculoskeletal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (methocarbamol)
Upsides
- Effective for relieving muscle spasms and pain.
- For those with trouble swallowing, the pills can be crushed and mixed with food or liquid.
- Available in generic form and cheaper than other muscle relaxants.
- Might be a better treatment option for those with a history of drug abuse since Robaxin (methocarbamol) has a low potential for causing addiction and dependence.
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Downsides
- Robaxin (methocarbamol) can make you sleepy so you might not be able to drive or do certain activities requiring concentration.
- Need to take a few times throughout the day to maintain effect.
- Might not be safe to use in people age 65 or older due to increased sensitivity to side effects such as drowsiness.
- Researches do not know the safety and effectiveness of Robaxin (methocarbamol) in people under age 16.
- Can be dangerous when used together with other medicines that also cause drowsiness such as narcotics.
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Robaxin (methocarbamol) is a muscle relaxant. How Robaxin (methocarbamol) works is not exactly known, but it is believed to work on the brain to help relieve muscle pain and spasms.
- Drug class: Musculoskeletal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (methocarbamol)
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What to expect when you take Robaxin (methocarbamol) for Muscle spasm
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- Possible side effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Upset stomach
- Headache
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Robaxin (methocarbamol)
Manufacturers don’t say how common these side effects are when taking Robaxin for muscle spasm
- Slowed heart beat
- Low blood pressure
- Flushing
- Fainting
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Difficulty sleeping
- Seizures
- Vertigo
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Upset stomach
- Metallic taste in mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Low white blood cell count
- Yellowing of skin or whites of eyes
- Pain at injection site
- Stuffy nose
- Allergic reaction
- Blurry vision
- Hives
- Double vision
- Memory problems
- Fever
- Pink eye
- Uncontrolled eye movements
Risks and Warnings for Robaxin (methocarbamol)
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- › Taking other medicines that also cause drowsiness
- › Drinking alcohol
- › People age 65 or older
Robaxin (methocarbamol) can make you feel sleepy, especially if you're taking other medicines that also cause drowsiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are on this medicine. Also, you shouldn't drive or do other activities that require concentration until you know how Robaxin (methocarbamol) can fully affect you. Before starting any new medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Pharmacist Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this drug for?
This medication treats pain associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.Common concerns from people taking Robaxin (methocarbamol)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Robaxinon 7/26/2017if you are in severe pain, try to go with Flexeril or Soma, these two have worked far better in my past challenges with spasms.33ManLess than a weekMusculoskeletal pain Spasm - Tetanus
- Robaxin (methocarbamol) can make you feel sleepy, especially if you're taking other medicines that also cause drowsiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are on this medicine. Also, you shouldn't drive or do other activities that require concentration until you know how Robaxin (methocarbamol) can fully affect you. Before starting any new medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist first.
- Robaxin (methocarbamol) can make you feel very tired or sleepy. Don't drive or do anything that requires you to be mentally alert until you know how the medicine can fully affect you.
- While taking Robaxin (methocarbamol), avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.
- Robaxin (methocarbamol) can make you sleepy so you might not be able to drive or do certain activities requiring concentration.
- Might not be safe to use in people age 65 or older due to increased sensitivity to side effects such as drowsiness.
- Not sureSome hassleReviewed Robaxinon 12/11/2015It made me drowsy the first few times so I started with a low dosage but gradually increased it. It still makes me a bit foggy but doesn't seriously impair my mental abilities.30WomanA couple weeks