{"id":53215,"date":"2022-08-18T10:42:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T14:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=53215"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:02:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T20:02:14","slug":"methocarbamol-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/methocarbamol-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"How common are methocarbamol side effects?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/methocarbamol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a prescription <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/muscle-relaxants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle relaxant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is used to relieve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> muscle spasms, and rigidity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedative<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/methocarbamol\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> slows down the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">central nervous system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it does not directly affect the ability of muscles to contract. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be given as a tablet or an injection. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/robaxin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robaxin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> version of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> injection. Many side effects, like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drowsiness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dizziness, are related to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedative<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effects of methocarbamol. Even if not entirely avoidable, these problems can usually be managed.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Methocarbamol with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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Other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/meds\/a682579.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metallic taste in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling feverish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives, itching, or skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble with thinking or coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double vision or blurry vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuffy nose or red eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain, redness, or itching may occur at the injection site for people who receive an injection of methocarbamol.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"serious-side-effects-of-methocarbamol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of methocarbamol<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects of methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fainting and falls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood counts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion and forgetfulness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammation and clots in blood vessels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> given intravenously has been known <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=090a3d3d-92c3-4c30-a648-436461f81702\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to cause convulsive seizures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in people who have a seizure disorder. Additionally, the injected drug sometimes leaks into the surrounding skin, causing redness, pain, tissue death, and skin shedding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"methocarbamol-side-effects-by-dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol side effects by dosage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people will experience methocarbamol side effects like dizziness or sleepiness at the lowest doses. For others, side effects don\u2019t occur until the dose is higher, if at all. Older adults may be more sensitive to side effects and at greater risk of falls and confusion. So if methocarbamol is used, it\u2019s started at a lower dose. People who drink alcohol or take other drugs that affect the central nervous system may also experience side effects at a lower dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-soon-do-methocarbamol-side-effects-start\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How soon do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> start?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a tablet is swallowed, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hits its maximum concentration in the body in about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/4107\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one hour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially sleepiness, dizziness, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lightheadedness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, begin soon after taking the medication. A few <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as seizures or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jaundice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, may take a few days or weeks of treatment to become a problem. People receiving methocarbamol in an IV may feel <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-methocarbamol-side-effects-last\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects of methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clear up when the drug is eliminated from the body. That doesn\u2019t take long. After the last dose, it should take approximately five hours. A few <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may take longer to resolve, such as falls or injuries sustained while feeling lightheaded.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-long-term-side-effects-of-methocarbamol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the long-term <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment is not time-limited, though <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare professionals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> usually prescribe it as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">short-term<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment. There are no particular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> associated with long-term use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"methocarbamol-warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> warnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"contraindications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contraindications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should not be administered to individuals with a known allergy to the medicine or its inactive ingredients. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in IV form or as an intramuscular injection is also contraindicated in any person with lowered kidney function.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cautions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cautions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be more cautious in using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Older adults, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may be at higher risk of side effects, confusion, and falls. If methocarbamol is used, it will be started at lower doses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol is prescribed to children younger than 16 only as part of a treatment regimen for tetanus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should talk with their healthcare provider about the relative risks and benefits of methocarbamol.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seizure disorder. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> given in IV form can provoke convulsive seizures in people with a history of seizures. It should also not be used as an intramuscular injection in those with seizure disorders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latex allergies.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vials of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> intended for injection have a rubber stopper. This might cause an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergic reaction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during an injection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>People who use other CNS depressants. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol is used with caution in those who drink alcohol or take other drugs that also slow down the central nervous system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>People at high risk of accidents. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because methocarbamol can cause dizziness, sedation, and confusion, people who must drive or operate machinery need to know how the drug will affect them first.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"abuse-and-dependence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuse and dependence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although methocarbamol is a sedative, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not consider <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to have a high risk of abuse. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jpet.aspetjournals.org\/content\/248\/3\/1146.long\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> concluded that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unpleasant <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects that occur at<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> high doses make it less likely to be misused. However, there aren\u2019t many studies that have looked at the potential for misuse of methocarbamol. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not have the same risk for dependence or withdrawal as some other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle relaxants like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/benzodiazepines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"overdose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to an emergency room or call a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poison control center<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if too much <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is taken. An overdose can be fatal, especially when combined with other CNS depressants such as alcohol. If there\u2019s any uncertainty about an overdose, look for symptoms such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive sleepiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A severe overdose could cause seizures and coma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum daily dose of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should not exceed eight grams (8000 mg) per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"methocarbamol-interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While no medications are specifically prohibited, some can cause problems when taken together with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Combining methocarbamol with other CNS depressants will increase the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedative<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effects of both drugs. This can cause people to feel sleepy, less attentive, and more prone to falls and injuries. In the worst cases, people can stop breathing. CNS depressants that can cause problems with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle relaxants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marijuana or cannabidiols<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/benzodiazepines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzodiazepines<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping pills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/opioids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opioids<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/barbiturates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbiturates<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/gabapentin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gabapentinoids<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/anxiety-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety medications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antihistamines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamines<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/ssris\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRIs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/snris\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNRIs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t a full list of possible interactions. Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications you take, as well as any herbs or supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-methocarbamol-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has only a few <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but some of these, like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and nausea, are commonly experienced. Here are a few tips to minimize these problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-take-methocarbamol-as-directed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as directed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the directions given by the prescriber or written on the prescription label. Use an app or alarm to keep from missing doses, but use a checklist or app to record doses to avoid taking too many.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-be-careful-about-missed-doses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Be careful about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">missed doses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">missed dose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be taken when remembered. Unless, of course, it\u2019s almost time for the next dose. Then skip the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">missed dose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take the next one as scheduled. This prevents taking too much medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-give-the-prescribing-healthcare-provider-a-complete-medical-history\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Give the prescribing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a complete medical history<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another effective way to minimize <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to ensure the prescriber has a comprehensive medical history. This should include health conditions, medications, dietary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herbal products. It\u2019s especially important to mention<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney disease\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any prescriptions for other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skeletal muscle relaxants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any use of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedatives<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, barbiturates, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benzodiazepines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or other CNS depressants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any use of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mestinon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mestinon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pyridostigmine-bromide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pyridostigmine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">myasthenia gravis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any alcohol use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy or any plans to become pregnant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or any plans to breastfeed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"4-take-methocarbamol-with-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with food<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal or snack. If nausea and indigestion are causing problems, consider taking the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol tablets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a light snack or meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-be-careful-about-driving-and-other-risky-activities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Be careful about driving and other risky activities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> advises caution for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedative<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effects of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Potentially risky activities that require attention and responsiveness\u2014like driving, operating machinery, or hazardous sports\u2014should be avoided at first until the effects of the drug are known. After that, engage in these activities cautiously.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-remove-obstacles-from-around-the-house\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Remove obstacles from around the house<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving can be risky when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedating<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drugs. But so can walking around the house. Falls and injuries are serious problems that may occur when taking medications like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Consider removing obstacles from well-trafficked pathways and making sure that lighting is adequate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-stop-drinking-alcohol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Stop drinking alcohol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol does not mix well with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The combination can increase the risk of falls, injuries, and side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-avoid-medicines-and-supplements-that-cause-drowsiness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Avoid medicines and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drowsiness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be unavoidable. So be careful when taking them along with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, there are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over-the-counter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications that also put people to sleep and impair mental function. Antihistamines are a good example. Some dietary or herbal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedative<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> properties, such as melatonin, kava, and valerian. Take a break from these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methocarbamol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-manage-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to manage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel drowsy or dizzy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand up slowly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move carefully<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit or lie down if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip risky tasks like driving or using sharp tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience nausea, vomiting, or an upset stomach, consult your healthcare provider about symptom relief options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek immediate medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drop in blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weak pulse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"bottom-line\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol is effective for treating muscle pain, but like all medications, it comes with side effects. Most are mild and go away quickly. Following your provider\u2019s instructions and avoiding sedatives and alcohol will help you to stay safe while getting relief.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Methocarbamol is a prescription muscle relaxant. It is used to relieve muscle pain, muscle spasms, and rigidity. As a sedative, methocarbamol slows down the central nervous system, but it does not directly affect the ability of muscles to contract. Methocarbamol can be given as a tablet or an injection. 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