Robaxin
- Generic Name: methocarbamol
- Brand Name: Robaxin
Robaxin (Methocarbamol) side effects drug center
Robaxin Side Effects Center
What Is Robaxin?
Robaxin (methocarbamol) is a muscle relaxant used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Robaxin is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Robaxin?
Common side effects of Robaxin include:
- stomach upset,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling),
- constipation,
- headache,
- confusion,
- memory problems,
- loss of balance or coordination,
- blurred vision,
- double vision,
- eye redness,
- lightheadedness,
- dizziness,
- spinning sensation,
- drowsiness,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- stuffy nose,
- itching, or
- rash, especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to this medication.
Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Robaxin including:
- fever,
- chills,
- flu symptoms,
- slow heart rate,
- feeling like you might pass out,
- seizures (convulsions), or
- jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
Dosage for Robaxin
The recommended starting dose of Robaxin is six grams a day for the first 48 to 72 hours of treatment. Thereafter, the dosage can usually be reduced to approximately 4 grams a day.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Robaxin?
Robaxin may interact with:
- pyridostigmine,
- donepezil,
- galantamine,
- rivastigmine, or
- tacrine
Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use.
Robaxin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Robaxin should be used during pregnancy only when prescribed. It is not known if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our Robaxin (methocarbamol) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Robaxin Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using methocarbamol and call your doctor at once if you have:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- slow heartbeats;
- a seizure;
- jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes); or
- pain, bruising, swelling, or skin changes where a methocarbamol injection was given.
Common side effects may include:
- headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
- fever;
- confusion, problems with memory;
- nausea, vomiting, upset stomach;
- blurred vision, double vision;
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
- sleep problems (insomnia); or
- lack of coordination.
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.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Robaxin (Methocarbamol)
Robaxin Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
The following adverse reactions have been reported coincident with the administration of methocarbamol. Some events may have been due to an overly rapid rate of intravenous injection.
Body as a whole: Anaphylactic reaction, angioneurotic edema, fever, headache
Cardiovascular system: Bradycardia, flushing, hypotension, syncope, thrombophlebitis
In most cases of syncope there was spontaneous recovery. In others, epinephrine, injectable steroids, and/or injectable antihistamines were employed to hasten recovery.
Digestive system: Dyspepsia, jaundice (including cholestatic jaundice), nausea and vomiting
Hemic and lymphatic system: Leukopenia
Immune system: Hypersensitivity reactions
Nervous system: Amnesia, confusion, diplopia, dizziness or light-headedness, drowsiness, insomnia, mild muscular incoordination, nystagmus, sedation, seizures (including grand mal), vertigo
The onset of convulsive seizures during intravenous administration of methocarbamol has been reported in patients with seizure disorders. The psychic trauma of the procedure may have been a contributing factor. Although several observers have reported success in terminating epileptiform seizures with ROBAXIN Injectable, its administration to patients with epilepsy is not recommended (see PRECAUTIONS, General).
Skin and special senses: Blurred vision, conjunctivitis, nasal congestion, metallic taste, pruritus, rash, urticaria
Other: Pain and sloughing at the site of injection
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Robaxin (Methocarbamol)
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