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A member asked:

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

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Muscle relaxant: Not an opioid.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/25/2013

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Meds: This medication is not an opiate. It is an anti-spasmodic of skeletal musvles.

Dr Pappas and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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