What is Methocarbamol?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MethocarbamolBrand:
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant used to relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. It is available in an oral preparation, as an intramuscular injection and for intravenous infusion.
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How do members experience Methocarbamol?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle spasms | 331 | 130 | |
| Muscle pain | 238 | 98 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 178 | 71 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 27 | 13 | |
| Pain | 19 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 17 | |
| Nausea | 7 | |
| Dizziness | 5 | |
| Fatigue | 5 | |
| Sleepiness | 5 | |
| Grogginess | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 11 | |
| Moderate | 28 | |
| Mild | 76 | |
| None | 125 |
Member evaluations
murrayPD
evaluated on Nov 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for back pain: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
blab3
evaluated on Aug 13, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for muscle pain: Slight
- Side effects: None
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Nadira
evaluated on Feb 25, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for muscle spasms: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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