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Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Methocarbamol is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
Methocarbamol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to methocarbamol.
Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis.
You may need to reduce your methocarbamol dose after the first 2 or 3 days of treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the number of tablets you take each day.
Methocarbamol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of this medicine.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to methocarbamol.
Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether methocarbamol will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether methocarbamol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Take methocarbamol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
You may need to reduce your methocarbamol dose after the first 2 or 3 days of treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the number of tablets you take each day.
Methocarbamol can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Methocarbamol is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include rest, physical therapy, or other pain relief measures. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Store at methocarbamol room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).
Methocarbamol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of methocarbamol.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to methocarbamol: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using methocarbamol and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
fever, chills, flu symptoms;
slow heart rate;
feeling like you might pass out;
seizure (convulsions); or
jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
Less serious methocarbamol side effects may include:
dizziness, spinning sensation, drowsiness;
headache, confusion, memory problems, loss of balance or coordination;
nausea, vomiting, upset stomach;
flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
blurred vision, double vision, eye redness;
sleep problems (insomnia);
stuffy nose; or
mild itching or rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before using methocarbamol, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by methocarbamol.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially pyridostigmine (Mestinon).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with methocarbamol. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/1/2020.
Source: Drugs.com Methocarbamol (www.drugs.com/methocarbamol.html).
Applies to methocarbamol: oral tablet
Other dosage forms:
Along with its needed effects, methocarbamol may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking methocarbamol:
Incidence not known
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking methocarbamol:
Symptoms of Overdose
Some side effects of methocarbamol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
Applies to methocarbamol: injectable solution, oral tablet
The most commonly reported adverse reaction is headache.
Some cardiovascular events may have been due to an overly rapid IV injection.
Most syncope cases resulted in spontaneous recovery; however, epinephrine, injectable steroids, and/or injectable antihistamines have been used in some cases.
Frequency not reported: Syncope, hypotension, bradycardia, thrombophlebitis
Frequency not reported: Anaphylaxis
Convulsions have been reported with IV administration in patients with seizure disorders.
Frequency not reported: Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, drowsiness, mild muscular incoordination, metallic taste, nystagmus, sedation, seizures (including grand mal), tremor
Frequency not reported: Amnesia, confusion, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety
Frequency not reported: Pain and sloughing at the injection site
Frequency not reported: Urticaria, pruritus, rash, angioneurotic edema
Frequency not reported: Dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, anorexia
Frequency not reported: Vertigo, fever
Frequency not reported: Blurred vision, conjunctivitis, diplopia
Frequency not reported: Leukopenia
Frequency not reported: Jaundice (including cholestatic jaundice)
Frequency not reported: Nasal congestion, bronchospasm
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/1/2020.
Source: Drugs.com Methocarbamol (www.drugs.com/methocarbamol.html).
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