Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 2)

• 2qik4u
• January 5, 2012

Robaxin-750 (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 lumber 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 was mild. I have colitis and gastritis and this medicine did not upset my stomach or cause any other side effects for me."

• Pooka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2014

Robaxin-750 (methocarbamol) "I am taking Robaxin 750 3 times a day post surgery. I had a 360 Lower Spinal Fusion done. Since taking this medicine I have had severe memory loss and confusion. I also keep dropping just about everything I have in my hands. It has done a great job of decreasing my horrible muscle spasms, but I don't believe I can take it any longer. It makes me loopy and unable to function! I'm going to speak to my doctor today about either changing its dose amount or to a different muscle relaxer."

• tugboat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2013

"Having severe muscle spasms and pain in my shoulder after ACDF neck surgery. At first I was on methocarbamol and Percocet for post operative pain. That went away in about a week but 4 weeks post op I'm still having spasms and pain in my shoulder trapezoidal muscle. I found that I didn't need the Percocet anymore, the methocarbamol alone does the trick without any noticeable side effects. It had the additional benefit of relieving my low back pain that I have had for decades. Obviously some others do suffer side effects but it is worth a try, for me it works better than any anti-inflammatory."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2012

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "I have been in pain for years. Surgery 17 years ago, I'm only 39, that has left my back a degenerating mess. I found the right doctor who explained my back scans, remarking that I should be in extreme pain ALWAYS. Yeah, it's gotten there. Robaxin to the rescue! So far it's great. I think I need more frequent dosing. 1500mg per day prescribed. I'm taking 2250 (3 pills). It makes me feel nausea, yet allows me to get to my new job and work without an embarrassing spasm. Mine are BAD, so this medicine is helping. "

• Mskwik
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2016

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "If I could give this drug is 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 have the desire to abuse drugs. I simply take them 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."

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

Robaxin-750 (methocarbamol) "On Christmas 2019, I was subjected to the Heimlich Maneuver after a piece of roast beef swallowed wrong caused me to choke and wheeze. I couldn't breathe.Luckily, there was a waiter who knew the Heimlich Maneuver. He saved me. Unfortunately, I ended up with EXTREME bruising and pain in my chest. X-rays determined I did not have any actual rib fractures. My doctor prescribed 750 mg tablets of Robaxin, taken 4 times a day. When I first took it, it made me rather groggy.That feeling lasted for a few hours. And it did upset my stomach somewhat. The Robaxin did not make my pain go away completely, but lessened it enough so I could relax and feel fairly comfortable. The pain became a annoyance, rather than agony. My health insurance plan didn't cover it, And I'm sure the side effects will lessen as I get used to having the medication in my system."

• BamBam
• July 8, 2013

Robaxin-750 (methocarbamol) "Have muscle spasms in lower back. I've been prescribed Flexeril, Soma, and now Robaxin 750mg 3 x a day....along with Vicoprofen 3 x day as well. So far so good! Works way better for me than Flexeril. Didn't like the sedative effects of Soma. Take this and rest, for me it does the trick."

• Blacbry
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2020

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "Have tried using Robaxin 500mg tablets for degenerative neck and back along with shoulder pain( associated with the neck pain.) IT DOES NOT TOUCH THE PAIN. whoever said tic tac was right on the money. Threw mine away."

• Dgano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2019

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "I took this for several days. Took at 8 pm, 6 am still wide awake and still in pain. So not only was I in horrible pain, I was trying to function with no sleep. Got a different med that worked. New Dr (military), prescribed it again. I told her it didn't work. But had to prove it. Took it again. Same thing. It kept me up all night and didn't help the pain."

• Urban...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2017

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "I don't have any chronic problems. Last weekend I hurt my neck when cleaning the chicken coop and I was in agony for 2 days. Could not sit or lie down without unbearable pain in my neck and left shoulder blade. Went to my chiropractor 2 days in a row. Finally saw my doctor and he gave me Robaxin. What a relief! It stops the muscle tension completely for 4-6 hours. I will use it for a few days along with resting and warm epsom salt baths to be able to continue with my daily life. No side effects for me. Only used it one day."

• tabear
• May 16, 2013

"I am in pain all the time having rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. And have been taking Lortabs to help with the pain. But recently suffered sciatica. The doctors ordered naproxen and methocarbamol for the sciatic pain. WOW! This medicine eased not only my pain from the sciatica but also pain from the rheumatoid arthritis and Fibromyalgia. It made me want to sleep a lot at first but I am getting over that as time goes on."

• Susie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2019

Robaxin-750 (methocarbamol) "I have been taking Robaxin for Spinal stenosis, degenerative disc, lower back pain, muscle spasms and migraines , I've been on it about a week now and this medication is horrible! It does not help at all. I'm still in pain all day, everyday, my migraines have been getting worse, and it upsets my stomach so I stopped taking it. My migraines subsided and I have been able to eat properly."

• Anonymous
• December 24, 2011

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "Somehow I managed to pinch a nerve in my right neck/shoulder area and it has been causing shooting pains from the shoulder to the thumb, numbing of the thumb, and occasional spasms in the shoulder area. The Robaxin has helped in a dramatic way, not 100% but definitely 75-80% better."

• RayeA...
• January 9, 2018

Robaxin-750 (methocarbamol) "I had a Boston Scientific Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted a few months ago, after failed surgical back syndrome, from surgery number 4. During my recovery I was given Robaxin 750. Though the implant was a huge success for me, the muscle spasms and skeletal pain were still there in places. The Robaxin makes my shoulders, and lower muscles feel so much better. I plan to ask my PCP to carry on with the medication. I see no problems since it's not an opioid, narcotic, or addicting. Some people it will help, and some it wont. I have had no side effects or reactions."

• ginalee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2016

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "Robaxin has worked very well for my back muscle spasms. Also for tension headache due to muscle tension in my neck and head. My only side effects were initially a feeling of constantly needing to urinate even when there was no need. But that went away after a few weeks. Now though I have been experiencing bad dreams and broken sleep, problem is I don't know if these negative effects are from the Robaxin or something else I am taking. I do take several other medications in addition to the Robaxin."

• Handi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2019

"I am a 65 year old paraplegic with central cord pain. 31 years now in a wheelchair. I am maxed out on Baclofen and Valium. I started using Methacarbamol 2 months ago. It works the best out of all the spinal cord meds I currently use. I’m taking a dose of 750mg twice daily. I will be asking for more at my next visit."

• Talulie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2018

Robaxin-750 (methocarbamol) "Pulled my lower abdominal muscles working. These work great for the spasms I've been experiencing. I take one 750mg robaxin and 800mg of ibuprofen. It takes about 2.5 hours to fully kick in but then I'm good for 6-7 hours. At the 8 hour mark the spasms are back in full force and I repeat the medicine."

• Stop...
• February 6, 2018

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "Works for my neck and back muscle spasms, and seems to really help spasms in colon (I have microscopic colitis, which can feel like a wringer-washer inside), and maybe even helped settle down the esophagal spams. Started off with extra-strength, then as felt little better, switched to regular strength. Less side effects with lower dose. I already take a med with acetaminophen in it, so was happy to find a med that was straight robaxin, without the added acetaminophen."

• Fibro...
• March 5, 2016

"After trying several medications for my fibromyalgia none of which did anything for my pain but Lyrica and is 700 dollars a month WITH my insurance...who can afford that?? I sat down with my doctor and cried...she suggested trying 750mg of methocarbamol every 4 hours along with 2mg Xanax twice a day. My doctor is a miracle worker...in the last 6 months I have been taking this medicine I have had 4 bad fibro days...instead of 8-15 a month... I can handle that!! I haven't had any side effects...the first 3 days i took it it did take a little getting used to...but have had zero issues."

• Esmer...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 24, 2016

"I have fibromyalgia and additional pain from osteoarthritis. I work fulltime at a demanding professional job, and and taking opiates and/or muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine frequently is not an option - I need to be able to think. The fibro pain disappears when I take methocarbamol and it doesn't (seem to) affect my ability to think, nor does it make me sleepy. It works very well for me."

• Zbb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2020

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "Aggravated a herniated disc which resulted in sciatic pain down the back of one leg & for some reason a muscle in my right side...the side pain was with excruciating spasms, my back would seize up from one side across to the other side. Flexiril did nothing. Couldn’t take it so went to ER & Dr gave me a Torodol shot & 750 mg Robaxin...I slept from 1130 pm till 8:30 am, hadn't slept that long in probably 10 years...woke up pain was much less, but spasms started up a little so I took another at 12 pm started feeling a little dizzy & drowsy soon after so slept for about 5 hrs & at 8 pm was still drowsy. The pain was there, which I could deal with using 800 mg Motrin, but the spasms were gone. After reading about the 30 or so side effects, & spasms gone, I'm good. I won’t take anymore."

• Jinx
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2020

Robaxin-750 (methocarbamol) "I have taken Robaxin 750 in place of my usual dose of MS Contin at night and I’m able to get a full night of good sleep without waking up in pain and without the painful Charlie horses I was getting in my calves and feet because of compression on my nerve roots. Robaxin is the only muscle relaxer I can tolerate - has no side effects for me at all. Best of all - skipping that PM does of morphine is really good! When I first took Robaxin three years ago for back spasms it seemed to NOT work for me, I don’t know what changed, but I’m happy that it’s working now - especially that it can be used as a replacement for my PM opiate. Very happy with it. Always consult your Dr. first."

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

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "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 & 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 & 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 & woke up to a sound outside; 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 & sleep to return to work in two days."

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

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

• Relic
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2019

"Injured my back on Sunday night, was in severe pain, next morning so severe I could hardly get out of bed, after moving around with great pain and managed to get comfortable in a chair without moving, Daughter in law suggested I try a generic Robazin, was very reluctant as I don't normally take drugs let alone pain killers, but finally took the recommended 2 large tablets with water and within 1/2 hour I was practically pain free all day. I took the recommended doses for 2 days only and my back is vastly improved. Fantastic product."