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Compare methocarbamol alternatives<\/a>\u00a0| Amrix or Fexmid<\/a> | Skelaxin<\/a> | Zanaflex<\/a> | Orphenadrine<\/a> | Lorzone<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Methocarbamol (brand name Robaxin) is a prescription medication used to treat muscle spasms and pain. This medication can be used for strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Methocarbamol belongs to a group of medications called <\/span>muscle relaxants<\/span><\/a> and works by slowing activity in the nervous system to allow the body to relax. Typically, methocarbamol is used alongside rest and physical therapy to help relieve discomfort. Methocarbamol is available as an oral tablet and an injection (under the care of a healthcare professional) for those unable to take medication by mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While an effective treatment option for some people, methocarbamol may not be the best and safest option for all people treating muscle pain or spasms. <\/span>Methocarbamol<\/span><\/a> is typically dosed three to four times a day which may be inconvenient for some people. Additionally, some people may need to avoid the side effects of methocarbamol such as dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, or vertigo. Since methocarbamol slows activity in the nervous system, activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided or performed with caution. Methocarbamol should be used with caution in people who drink alcohol or use other medications that affect the nervous system such as <\/span>barbiturates<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>benzodiazepines<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>opioids<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>sleeping pills<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Methocarbamol side effects and how to avoid them<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of methocarbamol?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are other options available to treat muscle spasms and pain that do not improve with methocarbamol. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses support using skeletal muscle relaxants for short-term relief of acute <\/span>low back pain<\/span><\/a> when nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (<\/span>NSAIDs<\/span><\/a>) or <\/span>acetaminophen<\/span><\/a> (Tylenol) are not effective or tolerated. <\/span>Comparison studies<\/span><\/a> have not shown one skeletal muscle relaxant to be better than another. Alternative medications include other types of muscle relaxants, benzodiazepines, acetaminophen, and NSAIDs. It\u2019s important to know that some alternatives have abuse potential including Soma (carisoprodol) and benzodiazepines, such as Valium. For people unable to tolerate the common side effects of drowsiness and dizziness associated with muscle relaxants, NSAIDs and acetaminophen can be used for pain relief. These options may be more suitable for certain individuals due to their different uses, side effect profiles, and dosages.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Compare methocarbamol alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robaxin (methocarbamol)<\/td>\nRelief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions<\/td>\nTake 1000 mg tablet by mouth four times daily<\/td>\nMethocarbamol coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amrix and<\/p>\n

Fexmid (cyclobenzaprine)<\/td>\n

Relief of muscle spasm associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions<\/td>\nTake 5 to 10 mg tablet by mouth three times daily<\/td>\nAmrix coupons<\/a><\/p>\n

Fexmid coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Lorzone (chlorzoxazone)<\/td>\nRelief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions<\/td>\nTake 250 to 500 mg tablet by mouth three to four times daily<\/td>\nLorzone coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Orphenadrine<\/td>\nRelief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions<\/td>\nTake 100 mg tablet by mouth twice daily<\/td>\nOrphenadrine coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Skelaxin (metaxalone)<\/td>\nRelief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions<\/td>\nTake 800 mg tablet by mouth three to four times daily<\/td>\nMetaxalone coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soma (carisoprodol)<\/td>\nRelief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions<\/td>\nTake 250 to 350 mg tablet by mouth three times daily and at bedtime<\/td>\nSoma coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zanaflex (tizanidine)<\/td>\nManagement of spasticity<\/td>\nIndividualized dose taken by mouth every 6 to 8 hours as needed<\/td>\nZanaflex coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to methocarbamol<\/span><\/h3>\n

For people seeking other prescription options to treat muscle spasms and pain, there are several brand and generic medications.<\/span><\/p>\n