Methocarbamol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2021

For Opiate Withdrawal "Using now to get away from Subutex, which to me is the same as opioid addiction. Am basically keeping a 500 mg tablet in my system, and so far it's a great help. After this bottle is gone, I am done with any medication that can become habit-forming. I am too old for this!"

• swe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2013

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "I fell and fractured my shoulder back in March. I was originally given Flexeril 10 mg, did nothing, went back for more tests, found out I have 2 extra cervical ribs and thoracic outlet syndrome. Robaxin 750 mg 3x's a day doesn't really help me either. My pain level is a consistent 7, makes it hard to sleep."

• Opi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2021

For Opiate Withdrawal "I believe this generation is in an opiate epidemic. The drugs are fake, so many additives and homemade cocktails. Today is day 2 of withdrawal, and it’s extremely painful. Wouldn’t wish it on a worst enemy. Tried Kratom, and it helped a little but went away fast, and for $25 a pop, that’s a little much. Dug around in the medicine cabinet and found a bottle of methocarbamol that I got for my neck a while back, and people seem to get relief from it. I took two 750 mg and Tylenol about 15 minutes ago and hoping to get some relief so I can catch some sleep. Running off 4 hours of sleep over the past 48+ hours. Mind feeling cloudy, some anxiety, and feels like the flu running through my body. Really hoping these withdrawals ease up over tomorrow and the next day, because this is rough. Second time detoxing, and this is from just a 1-2 month opiate addiction, so I couldn’t imagine coming off after years of abuse. I hope everyone in here looking for help finds sobriety."

• Iri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2018

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "Prolonged virus (5+ days) caused the worst fibromyalgia flare-up I've had in 10 years. My symptoms worsened with each day that passed: deep, all-over body aches; swollen and inflamed joints; stomach pain with intestinal cramping. Not to be gross, but I had constant flatulence and loose bowel movements. I worried that taking Robaxin 500 mg with Lyrica 225 mg would be too sedating... what if there was an emergency, and I couldn't respond to save my disabled son and myself? My doctor assured me that I could react to a smoke detector or help him if he had a seizure... but not to drive. Within two hours of taking both meds, I felt the tension slowly leaving my muscles; I fell asleep and woke up to a sound outside; I was able to go back to sleep quickly. Still have a dull headache and widespread pain, but no 'hangover' feeling. I think Advil 400 mg can get me through my day. I hope the Robaxin will help me to get sufficient relief and sleep to return to work in two days."

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2009

Methocarbamol "I have had a couple of automobile-related auto accidents over the years that have caused severe spinal issues. One cervical laminectomy, two fusions, and numerous procedures later, spanning almost two decades. Robaxin is the one drug that I can count on for spasm relief. Over the years, various doctors have tried to put me on other medicines, but I always came back to the one that worked quickly and without fail."

• kid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2016

For Muscle Spasm "This drug is wonderful. Broke my neck and just had a fusion, and this totally killed my spasms. Doesn't keep me up. I get a little drowsy, which I like as it eases the tension, but I totally recommend this. Almost like a Soma kind of effect for me."

• Aly...
• September 21, 2017

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "I have a pinched nerve in my back going down the front of my leg. For 2 days, my back was all messed up, then woke up to numbness from knee to ankle. I fell 3 times before I went to the doctors (local urgent care). He prescribed Robaxin and a steroid pack. I do not feel any different. I'm still having muscle spasms in my right thigh along with no feeling in my right shin area. I can barely walk. I didn't have any side effects at all from this medication, but they didn't work either. I just want my life back."

• Kfa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 28, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "I have taken many muscle relaxers over the years. After reading some of these reviews, I thought I would share my experience. I suffer from fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, myofascial pain with trigger points...I think you get my drift. This has been the only muscle relaxer I have not become immune to and that works for me well. I generally have major side effects from medication, but I do not feel anything has been noteworthy with this muscle relaxer. My suggestion would be to talk to your doctor, give it a try. ANY medication can have adverse effects or not work for you. Each person is different. If people are taking other medication in conjunction with this, then it may affect them differently."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2019

For Muscle Spasm "After reading other reviews, I wish I could say this drug, methocarbamol, worked. My issue seems so minor compared to other noted injuries. I have muscle spasms in my neck, not caused by any trauma, but excruciatingly painful. Definitely muscle pain, not nerve pain. I’ve experienced both before. I have used the drug for several days without any effect. Sleepless for 3 days now."

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2011

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "After total hip replacement, I've been having severe muscle spasms in my lower back due to psoas muscle involuntary contractions. Have been on Norco 10 mg for pain, which had no effect on spasms. Ortho surgeon gave me Robaxin 750 3x per day and spasms are now rare and not severe when they do occur."

• Flo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2020

For Muscle Spasm "This methocarbamol is some awful stuff. I had an injury at work, and the doctor called this in for me. It did absolutely nothing for my pain and kept me up all night with restless legs and a jittery feeling that lasted half of the next day. The doctor told me to stop taking it, and I won’t ever try it again. I don’t recommend."

• Sir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "Prescribed these by the surgeon for severe pain (crippling pain nowadays) in my pelvis (due to fluid there), three herniated discs, and sciatica on my left side. I can't walk, it's so bad. One 750 didn't do much, but two 750's will calm down the most stubborn spasms. Also works great with Norco (can be hard to stretch four pills a day, you know). Definitely recommend to others with similar conditions. May you find what gives you the most relief! *First post ever*"

• Big...
• October 30, 2009

For Muscle Spasm "I'm not sure why this medicine is referred to as the 'poor man's Soma' because I was taking Soma and my doc prescribed this for better and longer-lasting relief. I am a 6'2'' 300 lb bodybuilder and Soma wasn't doing anything. I took this for the first time last night, and it worked! I was out for 45 minutes, combined with Elavil. Got off the recliner and went to bed at 10:30 and woke up this morning without back spasm pain. I'll be taking it this morning to prevent the onset of spasms and to gauge how to tolerate during the day."

• ROB...
• April 26, 2009

For Muscle Spasm "Methocarbamol is the best. I hate opiate-based medications, they make me dizzy and sick. Methocarbamol 500 mg taken with 800 mg ibuprofen was like a beautiful switch from heaven. It just turned off the pain with absolutely no side effects-except for the first time, some well-needed sleep. I pull back muscles quite often, and that combination instantly works every time."

• Kma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2013

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "I just had a two-level lumbar fusion two weeks ago and have severe muscle spasms that started up a couple of days ago. When I needed the Robaxin to work, it's like taking a placebo. I've called the surgeon's office for another option as this is not going to work for me."

• Msk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2016

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "If I could give this drug a zero rating, I would. Since I take Klonopin for anxiety and oxycodone for severe pain due to extreme degenerative disc disease and facet joint disease in my entire spine, along with 11 herniated discs, my new pain management doctor would not allow me to keep taking Soma (which worked wonderfully) because of the goddamn DEA. I have been on that combination for years with no problems. I am not addicted to any kind of drug, nor do I have the desire to abuse drugs. I simply take them to bring back my quality of life. I'm dealing with a failed microdiscectomy at L5-S1, which is causing me level 10 bilateral nerve pain from the groin area to my toes. I took 3 500mg pills, which did not work, so I threw the bottle out."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2023

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "I allegedly have a bulging disc causing muscle spasms in my left leg and numbness in my foot. Robaxin doesn’t seem to do anything for me. Even at a higher dose, I feel no effects. Not even grogginess or sleepiness."

• Ran...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2015

For Muscle Spasm "I pulled a calf muscle a couple of months ago just walking down the street. I rested it, and it gradually got better. Then the same thing happened a couple of weeks ago, and this time it felt like I had broken a bone when I turned or put weight on it, like climbing stairs. It got so bad I eventually relented and went to the doctor's. I was prescribed these tabs, 750 mg, 3 times a day if required. I have taken 3 and cannot believe the improvement, there is virtually no pain and no side effects. Brilliant. I will definitely be sending the doctor a Christmas card."

• Reo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "This was prescribed to me for back pain. I had a pinched nerve in the middle of my back. I've also had back pain due to muscle spasms/strained muscle. This is by far the best med I've taken so far (cyclobenzaprine, Flexeril, Hydrocodone to name a few). Most medications either make me too drowsy, constipated, or leave odd mucus on my stool. Methocarbamol leaves me functional and eliminates spasms. It makes me slightly woozy feeling if I haven't eaten anything, but that's only for about 20 minutes, then it seems to go away. These taste horrible, but if I'm in pain, I don't care. 9/10 for this. I'm not a heavy med user, and I honestly don't like taking medication. As soon as my pain became manageable, I stopped taking these. But they do work."

• mli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2019

For Muscle Spasm "I take Robaxin for body pain (suspected fibromyalgia) and migraine headaches. I maybe take it 8 times a month. I'm very sensitive to medications, so I started with 250 mg (half a 500 mg pill), and it turned me into a paperweight for 6 hours. No pain, just sleep. I woke up feeling unrested. Since that first time, I stick with a low dose of 125 mg (500 mg pill quartered), which takes the edge off of body pain and migraine pain. It seems to take a long time to kick in-30-45 minutes or so, but then it's great. No high, slight drowsiness, much less pain. With body pain, it makes the difference between a day in bed and a day up and doing low-key things. With a migraine, it makes it possible to veg out to a TV show instead of just staying in total darkness."

• Mtg...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 11, 2016

For Opiate Withdrawal "In response to a post regarding how long it takes to get relief. In my researching, I found that this medication gradually builds up in your system. When you first start taking it, it may take a number of days to experience maximum relief. I find it's the ONLY m. relaxant I've tried that relieves my severe spasms & cramping. I thought it wasn't working anymore until I went off of it to try several other options. When I resumed taking it, the relief was immediate. The neuralgia has muscle symptoms that nothing seems to help - being a chronic pain patient, I am on several other meds. I'm trying Hylands for general muscle discomfort - hoping that will help. Mention that as Hylands is often used during opiate withdrawal."

• Jin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2021

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "I took Robaxin with 600 mg Ibuprofen for pain. There's an aspect of muscle tension or contractures with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (NTOS), so muscle relaxers have been used to try and manage pain. The idea behind the 600 mg Ibuprofen and Robaxin was to have a muscle relaxer with an anti-inflammatory working at the same time, I guess to get as close to an analgesic as possible. Day one, I could hardly sleep at all and felt like my anti-anxiety medication had been negated, very wired and anxious, feeling somewhat mentally off, like on the verge of mania. After a week of taking this, on the seventh day, I felt very strange. I started feeling dizzy, but not a spinning dizzy, more like a head rush type dizzy. I started getting hot and cold flashes and felt like my face was going white; I felt very faint. I started to feel every beat of my heart; it felt slow and hard. Then I started seeing little green spots and red tracers; ultimately, I just felt sick. I felt like I was either going to have a heart attack or pass out, maybe both."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2020

For Muscle Spasm "I have been taking methocarbamol for a little while now, alongside 500 mg naproxen, and my dose is 750 mg of methocarbamol 3 times a day, to help with the pain of a bruised brain stem. This medicine has made the pain of my injury more bearable, and I can actually work, because the pain is tolerable now because of the methocarbamol. So if you are struggling with any sort of horrible muscle pain, ask about this medicine. I hope it will help you tremendously, like it did with me."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2023

For Muscle Spasm "Compared to generic Flexeril, I don't find that methocarbamol helps much at all for my tight upper back muscles. These tight shoulder/neck muscles cause migraines when they get too angry. Flexeril really allowed me to have minimal pain and far fewer migraines, but dry eyes were super irritating. Alas, methocarbamol is the only muscle relaxer that doesn't exacerbate dry eyes, it just doesn't do much even at a 1000 mg dose before bed. =("

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2016

For Muscle Spasm "Ruptured lower disc. Been using for two days; take 500 mg before going to bed. Previously could not stand or walk for more than two minutes. This has absolutely helped me walk and stand longer. No side effects. I don't like taking any drugs; so, I may try 250 mg. With my positive results and limited use so far and not being a narcotic, I'll be recommending this to my mother-in-law."