Question 1

i forgot to ask about menthol in muscle rub. is that harmless as well. reason i ask because i over used a few tubes in one month ( costocondritis)?

Accepted Answer

Use Indocin (indomethacin): For costochondritis, I would recommend indocin (indomethacin) since the menthol rub obviously does not help you. Ask your doctor for a RX

Question 2

can i take methocarbamol (muscle relaxer) 8 hours after taking atarax (hydroxyzine)?

Accepted Answer

: Both of these meds can cause drowsiness or actual sedation. Taking the 2 simultaneously can definitely potentiate these side effects. You could have longer lasting side effects, including concentrating, affecting activities the next day such as driving, operating machinery, etc.

Question 3

can you tell me about the muscle relaxer robaxin (methocarbamol)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It has modest value for treating muscle spasm. The major risk is sedation.

Question 4

is it safe to take methocarbomol (robaxin (methocarbamol) 750) at rec. dosage for a stretched muscle while on citalopram (20mg)?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions: Per Drugs.Com - this combination could ^ potential for:  'dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience some impairment in thinking and judgment.'

Question 5

what can i do for cramping/spasm in the trapezius muscles?  have gotten 3 massages & have taken  500mg robaxin (methocarbamol) at night for 3 weeks with no relief.

Accepted Answer

Herniation of disc : Consider another diagnosis other than spasm. Possible herniated cervical disc? See your physician.

Question 6

what other than benzos work in the same way to relax muscles. 5mg valium relieves most of chronic pain for 1/2 days & no side effects. robaxin (methocarbamol) horrid.

Accepted Answer

Cyclobenzaprine: is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses and pain  that are sent to your brain. Valium, an anxiolytic, is not classified as a skeletal muscle relaxant but is often used in the management of acute muscle pain for short period of time only. Benzodiazepines are very addictive. See your PCP for more information and options.

Question 7

is methocarbamol classified as an opiate or just in the muscle relaxant family?

Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxant: Not an opioid.

Question 8

what's the difference between flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) and methocarbamol muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

Few differences : Both Methocarbamol ( robaxin) and flexaril( cyclobenzaprine) are muscle relaxants. Exact mechanism of action is unknown, but both are most probably centrally acting muscle relaxants. Robaxin (methocarbamol) has a short half life of 1-2 hrs. And is usually given 4 times a day. Flexeril's half life is 18 hrs (range of 8-37 hrs) and is metabolized mainly by the hepatic cyp450. Flexeril is more sedative.

Question 9

i take 50 mg nortriptyline and 500mg methocarbamol for fibromyal / muscle spasms n, now my diastolic bp is at60- is this due to the meds?

Accepted Answer

Drugs : The meds you are taking can lower bp, both systolic and diastolic.

Question 10

can i take a 500 mg methocarbamol muscle relaxer the day after i took a 15 mg of oxycodone ? i took the oxycodone yesterday in the morning and is it safe for me to now take methocarbamol 500 mg?

Accepted Answer

: Would not recommend mixing a muscle relaxer with a narcotic.  The risk of nocturnal apnea is real.  Contact your local provider and discuss the best approach for your condition.

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Can menthol muscle rub be used with taking methocarbamol

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I forgot to ask about menthol in muscle rub. is that harmless as well. reason i ask because i over used a few tubes in one month ( costocondritis)?

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Can i take methocarbamol (muscle relaxer) 8 hours after taking atarax (hydroxyzine)?

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Can you tell me about the muscle relaxer robaxin (methocarbamol)?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take methocarbomol (robaxin (methocarbamol) 750) at rec. dosage for a stretched muscle while on citalopram (20mg)?

A member asked:

What can i do for cramping/spasm in the trapezius muscles? have gotten 3 massages & have taken 500mg robaxin (methocarbamol) at night for 3 weeks with no relief.

A member asked:

What other than benzos work in the same way to relax muscles. 5mg valium relieves most of chronic pain for 1/2 days & no side effects. robaxin (methocarbamol) horrid.

A member asked:

Is methocarbamol classified as an opiate or just in the muscle relaxant family?

A member asked:

What's the difference between flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) and methocarbamol muscle relaxers?

A member asked:

I take 50 mg nortriptyline and 500mg methocarbamol for fibromyal / muscle spasms n, now my diastolic bp is at60- is this due to the meds?

A member asked:

Can i take a 500 mg methocarbamol muscle relaxer the day after i took a 15 mg of oxycodone ? i took the oxycodone yesterday in the morning and is it safe for me to now take methocarbamol 500 mg?

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