Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 3)

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

Methocarbamol "Aggravated a herniated disc, which resulted in sciatic pain down the back of one leg, and 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. Flexeril did nothing. Couldn’t take it, so went to ER, and the doctor gave me a Toradol shot and 750 mg Robaxin. I slept from 11:30 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 and drowsy soon after, so I slept for about 5 hours, and 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, and spasms gone, I'm good. I won’t take any more."

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2011

Methocarbamol "I take Robaxin so that I can stay awake and alert in the daytime and do more with less pain. I'm on paracetamol, gabapentin, and morphine. If I increase the doses of these, I become unconscious, but if I take Robaxin at night, it helps me sleep. Odd. I'm not sure of the side effects as I have so many from the other medicines. A balancing act of trial and error is needed, but it is well worth getting rid of the pain for a while."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2015

Methocarbamol "I have three herniated discs C4-C7, cervical kyphosis, spinal stenosis, and am taking Robaxin 500 mg twice a day along with MS Contin 15 mg ER. I've been on Soma and Valium for my muscle spasms related to the kyphosis. I was just put on Robaxin by a new pain management doctor. It doesn't do anything to help my muscle spasms. I'm very disappointed with this medicine. I've been on Flexeril and Skelaxin, but those didn't work for me either. I can't take Baclofen because I have epilepsy. I'm hoping my pain management doctor will let me just get back on the Soma so I can get some relief from my awful muscle spasms."

• Mel...
• November 24, 2019

Methocarbamol "I use Robaxin for muscle spasms in my lower back. When I feel a slight twinge, I take a 750 mg caplet and 800 mg ibuprofen. If I catch it quickly, it really helps control the pain. I take one every 4-6 hours for several days, it definitely helps me."

• Pgo...
• February 24, 2017

"Someone stated that this is an opioid. I wanted to clear that misconception up right now. No, it's not. Robaxin (or methocarbamol) is a central nervous system depressant (as are narcotic medications) and a muscle relaxant, but it does not have addictive properties. It's important to know this, in my opinion, because some people, such as myself, cannot take narcotics."

• Adi...
• February 8, 2012

Methocarbamol "I was given this medication for degenerative disc disease and muscle spasms. I only take it at night because it has heavy sedative effects. I.e., I take it at 7:00 pm, go to bed, and if I wake up at 10:30 to use the bathroom, I feel like I'm drunk, stumbling, and uncoordinated. It makes you sleep through, unfortunately, it didn't do much to help the pain. I still wake up with pain in my back."

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

Methocarbamol "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."

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

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 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."

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

"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 "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

"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

"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 "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

"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

"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

"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

"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 "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 "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 "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

"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

"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

"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."

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

Methocarbamol "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

"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."