Methocarbamol and Muscle Spasms: What Users Say

• Dis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2019

For Opiate Withdrawal "I was prescribed tramadol and started taking it for back pain. Months later, my dosage was increased by my doctor. I recently read up on the dangers of long-term use, and as a longtime chronic pain patient with my discs not popping back in place, and being on Medicaid, I am concerned about being hooked on opiates. I would rather endure the pain. So, I decided to quit cold turkey. Like others, the worst symptoms I experienced were muscle spasms in my biceps, thighs, and calves. Equally bad was the difficulty in falling asleep, which really sucked. I kept yawning and feeling tired, but a part of my brain resisted sleep. Fortunately, I found a previously prescribed bottle of methocarbamol after reading about it online. I'm grateful to the contributors for sharing information. The methocarbamol took effect in under 20 minutes. The muscle spasms disappeared, and I'm hoping for that long-awaited sleep. Goodnight everybody."

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

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "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."

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

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• November 24, 2011

Methocarbamol for Muscle Spasm "I was given these after and while being in the hospital as the result of a car crash. (A couple of compression fractures and a broken sternum.) I don't really know if it was the Robaxin or the morphine that relaxed me during the stay. But during the recovery and physical therapy, these really helped with my spasms. All in all, what I learned is not to drive on them."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2022

For Opiate Withdrawal "Well, I've read a lot of the reviews on here for WD use. I found a bottle of this stuff in my meds bin. Didn't even know I had it, so I researched what it was used for (I must have been prescribed it at some stage). I've been on opioid pain meds for over 10 years. I've never 'abused' the med because I never wanted to get addicted. I would take it one day and go one without. Well, as the years went on, obviously pains grew worse. I now find myself running out of my meds early every month before the next fill date. I go through insane muscle spasm and burning pain in my legs and shins like I can't explain the pain. So, I'm going to try and use this drug to hopefully start to wean myself off opioid addiction. I can't stand this anymore. I'm too old to keep going on like this. But I'm too proud to go seek help as I'm trying to hide my addiction. But I run short now, and to not go through WD, I turn to having to buy percs off the street. I'm in debt every month. Hope this drug helps me, wish me luck."

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

For Muscle Spasm "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."

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

For Muscle Spasm "I was currently taking Soma and Norco 7.5/325 for 2 minor herniated discs 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."

• Mea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 5, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "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, OxyContin, and OxyFast 80 mg tablets four times a day, and Soma, and a whole bunch of other medications. Then I found a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon, and they did surgery on my neck. I learned to walk again but still had severe pain. To this day, I deal with severe pain and muscle spasms, it’s horribly painful! I went to a detox hospital and got off Soma, Oxy, and Norco! They gave me morphine! Anyway, methocarbamol helps, but when I have really bad spasms, not so helpful!"

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2016

For Muscle Spasm "I was on this medication for two weeks for a bulging disc, and it was a nightmare. 500 mg twice a day. After the first week, that's when I noticed the side effects: insomnia, body jerking, sweating, and it can produce heat on your body. Won't take this anymore."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2010

For Muscle Spasm "I have had several back surgeries (neck broke), and this is the best medicine to help my condition. The spasms are so painful."