Question 1

what is the definition or description of: methocarbamol overdose?

Accepted Answer

See below: Methocarbamol is the generic name for robaxin, which is a muscle relaxant.  An overdose implies that a person has taken more than the recommended dose of robaxin and is suffering from complications from that which can include over sedation, respiratory depression, and even respiratory arrest.

Question 2

what is the treatment for methocarbamol overdose?

Accepted Answer

Life support: Basically support of respiration, circulation, blood pressure. If taken only minutes before induce vomiting and give activated charcoal.

Question 3

can robaxin (methocarbamol) cause you to feel spacey or to still exhibit side effects the next day?

Accepted Answer

YES: This is a powerful muscle relaxant with sedation noted as a side effect.

Question 4

can i take two or three methocarbamol and not overdose?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However, the most Methocarbamol that i prescribe would be one or two at a time. Three most likely would not be harmful one time but three pills at a time should not be done on any regular basis since it is more then the prescibed dosing. If it is not helping at the prescibed dosing speak with your physician.

Question 5

sactica taking codeine and methocarbamol 8 off each aday not taking pain away is they a cure allso i dislocated my right shoulder  watthat the cause?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: Need clarification in regards to your pain concerns. Is it the shoulder or your hips. Sciatica occurs in the hips. Pain from dislocation of the shoulder may linger but if for too long it needs to be re-evaluated. Consult your doctor if taking strong meds for over a week does not seem to resolve the pain.

Question 6

what are the common side effect of taking methocarbamol 600 mg and gabapentin 300 mg together? can taking both together cause excessive hunger?

Accepted Answer

Excessive hunger: Hard to be sure but I recommend you take methocarbamol on day 1 and gabapentin on day 2. 
If thinks are OK as noted above, keep doing it that way. 
That said, if that is not helping please see your docotr.

Please let me know how things go.

Question 7

if a 14 year old girl was taking robaxin (methocarbamol) 750mg and naproxen 500mg how much is to much till an overdose?

Accepted Answer

Call Poison Control: I suggest you do what we would do in the office and call the poison control center, 1-800-222-1222, and ask for advice. Though I should add, if there is any question of seriousness, get to the er asap.

Question 8

was on dilaudid, percocet,robaxin (methocarbamol) for leg injury.am now only on 1/2 percocet a day.have crying spells for no reason.could this be from coming off med?

Accepted Answer

R/O WITHDRAWAL: Narcotic withdrawl can occur in this setting. It is dependent on dose of meds and duration, Follow up with your doctor and potentially a pain specialist for treatment options.

Question 9

need doctor's help! will methocarbamol cause loose stool?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Constipation is a more frequent side effect of this medication.

Question 10

painful spasms or cramps  in both legs since two days. taken muscle relaxant ( methocarbamol) as per doctor's advice but pain is still same. causes?

Accepted Answer

Subjective: Could be part of ur anxiety. regular walking and fluid intake may help. massages. no drugs help.

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Sactica taking codeine and methocarbamol 8 off each aday not taking pain away is they a cure allso i dislocated my right shoulder watthat the cause?

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What are the common side effect of taking methocarbamol 600 mg and gabapentin 300 mg together? can taking both together cause excessive hunger?

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If a 14 year old girl was taking robaxin (methocarbamol) 750mg and naproxen 500mg how much is to much till an overdose?

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Was on dilaudid, percocet,robaxin (methocarbamol) for leg injury.am now only on 1/2 percocet a day.have crying spells for no reason.could this be from coming off med?

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Need doctor's help! will methocarbamol cause loose stool?

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Painful spasms or cramps in both legs since two days. taken muscle relaxant ( methocarbamol) as per doctor's advice but pain is still same. causes?

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