Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 5)

• Dawti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2015

"I was currently taking Soma and Norco 7.5/325 for 2 minor herniated disc and a slipped disc. Also receiving epidural spinal injections. Muscle spasms were so bad that I ended up in the ER twice in four days. Full body spasms. While there, I had an IV both times of Robaxin, along with other strong pain meds. I just switched from the Soma since I actually felt relief. This is the first night, feeling a little pain, but not as bad as my normal pain level of 6. I am optimistic that this will bring some relief. Time will tell. It seems to work miracles for some and not others, for me, it definitely helped in the hospital, so I'm giving it a chance."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2009

"I love Methocarbamol. I tend to have muscle spasms that cramp my body in horrific way. Thanks to Methocarbamol, not only did I feel well enough to crawl out of bed, I bowled my best game ever while on it! I had to get a ride to the bowling alley, because I was a little too spacey to get there myself."

• ThatGuy
• May 8, 2017

"I twisted my back and threw it out. Was given 500mg three times a day, and it does absolutely nothing at all. My back feels worse than before. It did not relieve any stiffness or pain. Also found out that this medication is unstudied, and the mechanism of action is also unknown. This is a pharmaceutical test product. Its effects are placebo at best."

• In pain
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2021

"Methocarbamol does not work for my calf muscle injury. I have stop taking this because it’s a waste of time, it’s like popping candy. I have been dealing with lack of sleep because of the pain. I need to find something else because I can’t function this way."

• Randi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2016

"Seems to be working a lot better than other muscle relaxers I've been prescribed. My doctor prescribed 500 mg tablets and to take 1-2 tablets every 8 hours as needed (PRN). I usually have to take 2 tablets in the morning, 1-2 late afternoon, and ALWAYS take 2 at bedtime or I'll be up all night in pain and constant spasms in my lower back into my buttocks. I also take a long acting narcotic and an instant release narcotic. I never experienced this type of pain until I delivered my son 4 years ago. I did receive an epidural which is the only thing I can think of that may have caused all this pain and spasms."

• Xenite
• April 24, 2010

"I have spinal stenosis, 4 herniated discs and nerve damage in both legs. I have found methocarbomal (also known as Robaxin) to be an important part of my pain treatment. Alone it doesn't control my pain but combined with MS-Contin I have found it to be a perfect mix to treat my chronic daily pain. The MS-Contin controls most of the pain and the Robaxin helps lessen the pain from muscle spasms. I do have an odd side affect as occasionally I have some nausea after taking it. Not every time, so I would suggest taking the medication with food, it may help alleviate any nausea that you may experience."

• speed...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2019

"My dentist prescribed this drug for my severe TMJ (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) attacks. It works great when the attacks occur in the night. I even get attacks while wearing a night guard. Attacks usually are rare unless there is extreme stress on any given day. I only take a pill when I get an attack which is about 4 to 5 a month. The drug takes about ten minutes to kick in, which is much better than the 30+ minutes it takes for the attack to subside without the drug. The pain associated with a TMJ attack is utterly excruciating. Imagine how painful a charlie horse is in your calf or foot, then imagine it could take 30+ minutes for the pain to go away. A TMJ attack is a charlie horse in the jaw, you can't walk it off."

• Booya
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2019

"Have chronic lower back pain ( arthritis and ?) which quickly leads to back spasms. This only helps slightly if taken with prescribed ibuprofen. I don’t want narcotics but there has got to be something out there that would help me!"

• AnnC
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2023

"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 less 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 1000mg dose before bed. =("

• Meano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 5, 2018

"I broke my neck and injured my back about 17 years ago! My primary care really didn’t do anything. Finally I saw an orthopedic specialist found that I broke my back and my neck I have been paralyzed for over a year . From my neck to my toes, I had been on opiates Norco to OxyContin and Oxsee fast 80 mg tablets four times a day and soma and a whole bunch of other medications. Then I found a neurosurgeon and a orthopedic surgeon and they did surgery on my neck I learn to walk again but still had severe pain. To this day I deal with severe pain and muscle spasm is horribly painful ! I went to a detox hospital and got off soma , oxie and norco! They gave me morphine ! ? Any way methacarbamol helps, but when I have really bad spasms not so helpful !"

• Chels...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2016

"Today is the first day I took it (literally prescribed this morning) only for occasional use, due to my scripts of sedatives and pain medications. It is not sedating, I do have blurred vision but my muscles are EXTREMELY relaxed, but not too much that I can't do anything. I am a bit dizzy, but I also am taking other medications and currently on some stuff for a sinus infection. It took about an hour to kick in, but my traps, thighs, and back feel almost no pain. I feel so relaxed, I have not taken any of my Valium today, and I feel almost as if I took one, although this medicine (methocarbamol) is non sedating. I feel wonderful so far. No side effects yet. Not for everyday use, at least for me. Recommended for occasional use."

• Ms CLM
• March 13, 2015

"Helped with spasms, but can't live with this heartburn. I have had heartburn 4 days straight. On this medicine for 10 days, have tried several kinds of antacids and nothing touches this. I have rarely ever had heartburn. I have to stop taking this."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2022

Robaxin (methocarbamol) "Robaxin has helped me tremendously. I have been getting migraines caused by tension in my neck and I also deal with severe spasms in my back. I have had 2 shoulder surgeries and Robaxin helps with the pain."

• Senior...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 6, 2022

"My Dr. has prescribed multiple medications for my back. I have degenerative disc in my lower back. Nothing has worked. My sister told me about Robaxin. I told my Dr. I wanted to try it. I have been taking it for 8 years now. It is the ONLY thing that works to help me move around on a daily basis without severe pain. Why does Medicare not cover it?"

• ticch...
• September 10, 2011

Robaxin-750 (methocarbamol) "New to this medication. Switched to this because of side effects from Zanaflex. I notice this medication does not make me sleepy- not sure what to do about getting sleep as the Zanaflex did help me sleep through the night (aside from the side effects). Curious what others on this do for sleep, or if this will eventually help with that? I really miss Soma, although with that one my tolerance built up really quickly and I had rebound insomnia when I stopped taking it. "

• tricey
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2015

"I started taking this medicine in Feb 2015 after I had a fall. I already had sciatica and a slipped disc. I was not on meds at the time for that yet, but now I have about 7 back spasms a day , and the methocarbamol 750 MG does not help even when I take two, so I'm moving on to three. Hope this helps ... yes my family says I don't remember alot of stuff . Hope this helps"

• Anonymous
• April 11, 2009

"This did work for me, but I experienced quite a few of the side effects including memory problems, taste alteration, insomnia and shaking hands. It does work, but I found it difficult working while taking this and unfortunately taking time off was not an option."

• king...
• October 16, 2010

"First dose slept 22 hours. After that no problem. Works very well on my lower back pain caused by arthritis and compressed disks 3,4,5. I take hydrocodone 10s every 6 hours also. Hope this helps with your decision."

• shari...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 27, 2015

"Taken with a regimen of meds to treat Fibromyalgia/Myofascial Pain Syndrome, stiff muscles, muscle spasms, and chronic pain from head to toe. The medicine works, no doubt. But the longer I've been on it, the more side effects or dysphoric reactions occurred. I literally need to get off it now after 18 years. The feeling of needing to move, itching body-wide, body temperature changes, double vision, and just about everything reported on these lists has now become noticeable to others as I change before their eyes. The feeling I experience is worse. Carefully watch while on this and have loved ones observe you. "

• Johnn...
• May 20, 2011

"I have chronic back pain, fibromyalgia and muscle disorder and along with other medicines, Methocarbamol 750mg 3 times a day has helped even more than Lyrica that I take. I still get and have the shakes but due to Methocarbamol it does not bother me as much. USMC Combat Vet"

• Super...
• May 7, 2017

"I have been taking this drug almost 3 times a a day for a year , I just stop taking it , and had severe or moderate short term memory problems , really scary, could this be withdrawal also twitches in my hands etc. ??"

• Lacow...
• April 29, 2016

"This medication is the worst medication I have taken. The side effects are awful and it does not help my autoimmune disease "Crohn's and spinal degeneration. Can't wait for it to get out of my system. I only wish I knew how long that would take. I need my life back. Think twice before swallowing that first dosage."

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2012

"I take this for cervical radiculopathy (herniated discs in my neck) in conjunction with Vicodin 7.5-750's. Works very well with the burning type of muscle spasms that cross from shoulder to shoulder. It also seems to relax my neck enough for the ulnar nerve that runs to my hand to not seem so impinged. I should also mention I started to take this originally when I started physical therapy for a slap repair on my left shoulder (combination neck/shoulder injury at work). It helped a great deal with therapy until my neck got worse. Now that I've been discharged from therapy and am waiting for neck to be fixed, it is a great deal calmer. I highly recommend it if you have similar issues. Virtually no side effects either."

• Kimbe...
• April 23, 2012

"I was in a car wreck that caused nerve damage to the left side of my body in 2001 and then had a Laminectomy (back surgery) from a spinal meningioma (tumor) in 2008. I also have neuropathy. I had severe pain and spasms all the time. My Doctor prescribed Methocarbomol 750mg four X a day. I was also taking 10mg of Librium 3 x a day and tramadol HCL 50mg 2 X a day. I have stopped taking the Librium now 2012 but the Methacarbomal cuts way down on my spasms and the tramodol lets me sleep. It's so nice not to hurt like that anymore and to be able to sleep."

• Dan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2023

"I have severe Psoriatic Arthritis that has done some serious damage to my neck and back and all joints. This medicine is the only thing I can say works fast and does the job. I will be speaking to my doctor about having a full-time script for the pain without anything being too severe. Cymbalta did little/Cosentyx was great for the skin but not for pain. Opioids did little but this was a great way to rid the joint and muscle pain. I give this drug an A plus plus plus! I have had no side effects. Dosage is 750mg x 2, twice a day."