Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm User Reviews

• Jo ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2019

Methocarbamol "The other night I had hurt my back and hip! I felt it pop, and I instantly started screaming! My boyfriend took me to an urgent care center. The doctor there was very nice, and I felt comfortable with him. I told him what happened. He did some physical exams and wanted me to see an orthopedic. It just so happens I hurt it Friday night. So, he prescribed me Percocet 5/325 and 500mg Robaxin. I told him I was in opioid recovery for almost 6 years and would like to just try the Robaxin. He said ok but was going to send the script for the Percocet just in case. He only prescribed me 4 of them, but I still didn’t want to take a chance even though it hurt so bad! I took 2 Robaxin when I got home. It eased the pain a decent amount. It is now Sunday, I’ve been taking 1-2 tablets every 8-12 hours, and I’m not in pain at all. I’m going to see the orthopedic on Tuesday, and the Percocet script is still sitting at the pharmacy!"

• Cit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2019

Methocarbamol "So I was having major spasms in my lower lumbar (L4 and L5 bulging disc). I went to the ER 3 times for severe pain! The first thing they gave me was Demerol, and that didn’t work. The second time morphine, and that didn’t work. The third time, the doctor gave me 500mg Robaxin, and it was a Godsend. I could literally stand and walk normally within 20 minutes! I’m a 42-year-old gym rat, and I swear by these meds!"

• 314...
• July 15, 2013

Methocarbamol "After breaking my back three times, I ended up with ankylosing spondylitis, scoliosis, and kyphosis. All major degenerative spinal diseases and cause for great endless pain. Coping is the hard part. I have been on Oxycontin, morphine, and several other neural analgesics. All these did was make me nauseous, constipated, and robbed me of at least 20 IQ points. Shear tenacity and methocarbamol has given me control over chronic pain with minimal ingestion 500 mg for three days. If I'm still good, carry on till required again maybe in a week or two. Best part I got most of my marbles back again. It has taken 10 years of medicines to finally find methocarbamol and thanks to it I can cope."

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2008

Methocarbamol "I absolutely love this medication. After being in a car accident, I suffer from permanent back and neck damage. I am also a hairdresser. In order to work, I will have to be on painkillers and muscle relaxers the rest of my life. I started by taking Percocet and grew an allergy to all opiate derivatives. As a result, my doctor prescribed me Robaxin. My family has a high tolerance to pain medication, so I was afraid that it would not work. I was pleasantly surprised. It worked wonderfully, and I could still function and focus. An added plus is that there is no possibility of dependency. I love it."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2014

Methocarbamol "This has been the only med that I have used in the last 20 years. I have suffered from back, neck, and arm pain. I had two back surgeries that helped but not long term. Pain meds did not help much, and having a heart problem that prevented any surgery unless it was a life or death, no muscle relaxers worked if I could use them... and the strong ones they would let me have them for a few a month so I could get some relief. Pain was so bad I was not eating and drinking enough, which sent me to the ER with my blood pressure bottomed out. So they put me on this medication, and I have more good days than bad. I sleep and back tending to my overall health. THANKS"

• Red...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 6, 2017

Methocarbamol "I have been taking this medicine for 22 years. I have Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a very bad spine. I had a doctor give me Tizanidine, and it put me in the ICU. I almost died! After I got home and back on some solid food, I took my two 750mg 3 times a day like I always did, and they have been great for me. But the Fed. Gov. and DEA want to put their nose in sick people's business and try to take all the things away that work for sick people. I really think they want us to die and get it over with. This medicine may not be for some, but we all have a different body."

• Get...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2013

Methocarbamol "My doctor prescribed me this for muscle spasms in my neck and through my right shoulder/arm. And by the time I was able to take it, the spasms had quit on their own. I never threw out the meds and recently my spasms started back up again, which they do on occasion. My spasms are severe - literally preventing me from being functional for upwards of 3 days. Robaxin actually works and releases a lot of the stress and pain from my spasms. Only downside is it takes upwards of an hour and a half or longer for me to feel the effects. Zero noticeable side effects besides some mild drowsiness, which is no biggie. Helps me sleep at night through the pain. I'd recommend this medicine."

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2016

Methocarbamol "I get sciatica often due to a spinal injury. When the flare-ups are at their worst, I've always taken Soma. I'm the type who does not like to change meds. If it works, why take a chance and mess that up? So I was skeptical when my doctor gave me Robaxin. But it worked! Yesterday I was tilted to the right and couldn't walk with my back straight up. Today I am so much better. What a relief! The pain can be a nightmare!"

• ran...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 28, 2012

Methocarbamol "I'm an aging jock. I have many old injuries, but take Robaxin primarily for spinal pain - (L1-L2-L3) disk problems. I start dosing 3 days before I am scheduled to do something stupid, dose through the activity, then wind down for a day or two later. It makes my 60 y.o. body work like a 30 y.o. Unfortunately, that doesn't always work out so well, but with an NSAID like Naproxin Sodium, and a muscle relaxant like methocarb, I can stay immature for many more years. I find my only side effects come from playing too hard. I have experienced no other ones."

• thi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2013

Methocarbamol "I have recently had back surgery. I am 17, used to be a track athlete, and happen to have a lot of right leg spasms. So far I took the Robaxin once. I am prescribed 2 x 750mg every 6 hours but that dosage I learned shortly was way too much. Ended up so dizzy, I threw up. So if anyone is wondering, don't take 2 if pain is minor and in one area."

• Sha...
• November 25, 2019

Methocarbamol "I love this medication for back pain relief! I do not have any side effects! I can take it during the day for back pain relief! In my opinion, it's way better than Flexeril because it is less sedative, and I do not have the hangover feeling as I do with Flexeril."

• Zig...
• September 21, 2020

Methocarbamol "I have been taking a generic brand of Methocarbamol 500mg for several years. I have found it to be very helpful with muscle spasms and degenerative disc disease. I already take Celebrex, so I can't take ibuprofen or Aleve, just acetaminophen. It doesn't relieve all the pain, but it makes the pain tolerable, and it's better than narcotics."

• buc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2014

"Have used this for sciatic pain and muscle tightening, for 50 years now, about once every five years or so. Love it. Let's me sleep. Methocarbamol, heating pad and rest for about 3 days - and back to normal life again. No side effects. I am highly allergic to all pain medicines except for Aleve. This is a life saver for me."

• 500...
• August 21, 2013

Methocarbamol "I have lower back spasms and sciatic nerve pain. Usually I can function with Tylenol and stretching but this time was pretty bad. The doc prescribed Robaxin and it helps me sleep through the pain and function through the day without being too foggy. The side effects I have noticed are feeling feverish and my thigh muscles have been twitching pretty much non-stop, but it's not painful. So far the pros outweigh the cons."

• isl...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 3, 2013

Methocarbamol "I've been on Robaxin since 3/11 when I suffered neck/shoulder injury/trauma and a compression fracture in my lower back due to an auto accident. I take it in conjunction with Lortab 10/500 for muscle spasms and pain. It has helped with pain relief. I can continue to drive for work, which I drive in excess of 25,000 miles per year. It seems to have little if any side effects."

• SMB...
• June 3, 2013

Methocarbamol "I have very good luck with this as a pain reliever, but the muscle relaxant part works a little too well. I mean, a 500mg pill will knock me out for 18 hours, and 1000-1500 mg is the recommended daily dose. I have recently been taking 1/4 dose (125mg) about 2 hours before bed, and it still knocks me out for at least 12 hours. Then I wake up in the morning with hangover-like symptoms, light and sound sensitivity, splitting headache, dry mouth. On the plus side, at least I sleep."

• Spa...
• November 12, 2013

"Just starting taking this last night. Got a really bad back spasm the night before. Pain level was an 8 but became a 10 (couldn't move) so went to the ER. They gave me a shot (pain reliever) and two pills (one was a pain reliever & the other a muscle relaxer). Can't remember the names but ended up with a prescription for Methocarbamol 500 mg every 4 hours and also Tramadol (pain reliever). Between what they gave me at the ER and then the two prescriptions I took last night, it allowed me some relief and also a decent sleep. Taking them today and it's 5:00 pm. Feeling much much better. Pain level is down to a 3. On a side note, no one in the world can possibly imagine the pain of a real bad back spasm. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy."

• Nea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2020

Methocarbamol "I had neck surgery on Monday, Dec 30th. C5, C6, and C7. The doctor went in from the front. Went home on Tuesday, Dec 31st, with these 1 Robaxin every 8 hours. It has not even begun to touch my muscle spasms or muscle pain. Absolutely suffering."

• Red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2017

Methocarbamol "I have had severe cramping like birthing labor for 7 years. Now, after 1 week on this med... I am back to the old HAPPY me. 45 days later, the only side effect is I bruise easier. I am smiling sincerely. I had been taking opioids for the pain but nothing helped with INTENSE spasms until this med... (It literally SAVED my life) the spasms were unbearable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 5, 2017

Methocarbamol "I have used as needed for tension headaches caused by neck vertebrae, restless legs, hip pain at night from excessive walking, and lower back pain accompanied by muscle spasms. It works well for me without any apparent side effects."

• Aun...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 27, 2019

Methocarbamol "I have taken Methocarbamol for 20 years, and it's the only muscle relaxant I can take. It's the only one that doesn't have side effects for me. It's the best muscle relaxant I have ever taken, and I've tried all of them. I wish it wasn't so expensive though, and I can't figure out why it is. A lot more people would take it if it wasn't so expensive!! It doesn't cause drowsiness, headaches, blurred vision, or heart palpitations, and I don't have side effects from the other medicines I take, and I take some that are on the list that says side effects."

• Roe...
• March 8, 2016

Methocarbamol "Works for me, helps me get through the day. I take it 2 times a day. I have neuropathy on my right side, and this causes a lot of pain and muscle spasms throughout my body, which are better with Robaxin. I have my life back."

• tom...
• October 29, 2014

"Works wonders for my skeletal muscles and the horrible painful 24/7 spasms in my pelvis/spine area. Even better than Baclofen or Flexeril. I was taking Vicodin for the pain. Doc re-evaluated me and suggested this. This works 20x better for relieving my condition and pain... and the best part is it does not make me feel high, loopy, drowsy, or much of anything but sweet sweet relief. Forgot to take them on a two-week vacation (had been on Robaxin for 2 months). No withdrawal, no craving, nothing... Of course, the painful spasms returned, but hey, it was my own fault. No more opiates for this guy, I'm a Robaxin man now."

• pri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2012

Methocarbamol "I take methocarbamol 750 3-4 times a day along with hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5/325 3-4 times a day. Both help very well with my lower back issues, arthritis, and protruding discs. Doesn't make me sleepy, just relaxes me a lot."

• 2qi...
• January 5, 2012

Methocarbamol "I was given this medicine at 750 mg 4 times a day for spasms associated with spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal cord causing major nerve pain and muscle spasms). These worked great along with Ultram! After lumbar decompressive back surgery I came home from the hospital 48 hours after surgery taking only Robaxin and Ultram for the pain and could keep my pain level consistently under a 4! I had sleepy side effects for the first 2 days but it was mild. I have colitis and gastritis and this medicine did not upset my stomach or cause any other side effects for me."