Methocarbamol side effects and natural alternative medicine

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Methocarbamol Information

is used to treat acute, painful conditions, and is in a class of drugs known as centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
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Depletion or interference	None known
Side effect reduction/prevention	None known
Supportive interaction	None known
Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability	None known
Adverse interaction	None known

An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.

Methocarbamol Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds

Alcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking methocarbamol can result in added drowsiness and dizziness.¹ Consequently, people taking methocarbamol should avoid alcohol, especially when staying alert is necessary.

Medication Reviews & Side Effects for Methocarbamol

Write an online review of Methocarbamol

Review Date: 9/18/2007
Medication: Methocarbamol -

- Average
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: More than 1 year
Strength: 500 mg X 3 times per day
Side Effects: None
Other Products Taken: Vitamins and Supplements

Methocarbamol is very good for muscle inflamation and to help recouperate. It was prescribed to me as an anti-inflamatory for joints and muscle pain and minor discomfort. It seems to do its job!

Eddy K.
New Jersey

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