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Methocarbamol is only given when other treatments for musculoskeletal pain have not worked. Its main side effect is drowsiness and it should not be used in children or seniors. Prescribed for Muscle... View more

Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that may be used short-term to treat muscle spasms caused by musculoskeletal conditions, in addition to rest and physical therapy. Sedation is a common side... View more

Tizanidine relieves muscle spasms but may cause sleepiness, a drop in blood pressure, and sedation. The dosage should be individualized and because it only lasts for a short time in the body, can be... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full methocarbamol side effects document.

See the full cyclobenzaprine side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: bradycardia, dizziness, drowsiness, hypotension, asthenia, fatigue, xerostomia.

See the full tizanidine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 7 tablet
Dosage 750 mg
Per Unit* $1.46
Cost* $10.19

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Quantity 3 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $2.97 - $3.46
Cost* $8.92 - $10.38

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 4 mg
Per Unit* $0.63
Cost* $31.48

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Carbacot, Robaxin, Robaxin-750 Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine, Fexmid Zanaflex

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

2 hours

72 hours

2.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (5)

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 312 drugs are known to interact with methocarbamol:

  • 26 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
  • 286 moderate drug interactions (1117 brand and generic names)

A total of 375 drugs are known to interact with cyclobenzaprine:

  • 78 major drug interactions (351 brand and generic names)
  • 292 moderate drug interactions (1151 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)

A total of 575 drugs are known to interact with tizanidine:

  • 225 major drug interactions (807 brand and generic names)
  • 348 moderate drug interactions (1393 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of methocarbamol such as dizziness,... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of cyclobenzaprine such as dizziness,... View more
  • Using tiZANidine together with alcohol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 16, 1957

August 26, 1977

November 27, 1996

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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