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Methocarbamol

Methocarbamol

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6.4  Effectiveness
5.1  Side Effects
6.3  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 5 Methocarbamol side effects and 2 Methocarbamol benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Methocarbamol, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 92.9% 7.1% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 7.1% 85.7% 7.1% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 92.9% 7.1% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 7.1% 0% 85.7% 7.1% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 7.1% 0% 92.9% 0% 0%
Energy 7.1% 0% 78.6% 7.1% 7.1%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 7.1% 0% 85.7% 7.1% 0%
Mental Clarity 7.1% 0% 92.9% 0% 0%
Pain 6.7% 13.3% 60% 20% 0%
Patience 7.1% 0% 71.4% 21.4% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 92.9% 7.1% 0%
Sleep 0% 13.3% 60% 6.7% 20%
Stress Level 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
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Commonly Reported Methocarbamol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 90.9% 0% 0% 9.1% 0%
Anxiety 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Apathy / Indifference 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Dizziness 76.9% 7.7% 15.4% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 35.7% 35.7% 21.4% 7.1% 0%
Dry Mouth 87.5% 0% 0% 0% 12.5%
Energy Loss 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 84.6% 0% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Gas 62.5% 25% 12.5% 0% 0%
Headache 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 62.5% 25% 12.5% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Lethargy 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Movement Problems 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Slow Breathing 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Methocarbamol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Constipation 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Infection 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Methocarbamol
02 Jan 2012 Did not seem to work at all for my condition. However, my condition was misdiagnosed muscle cramping, when I actually had shingles. Decreased mental clarity
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25 Aug 2009 Mild drowsiness but effective pain reliever. Very satisfied.
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25 Aug 2009 it works well for pain, but you have to be careful. It is quite strong. May experience a lot of Dizziness and Drowsiness like i did!
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05 Jun 2009 I took this to help ease and relax my back muscles after I pulled them lifting something. Other than some mild drowsiness, it was very effective in relieving my pain.
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29 Oct 2008 Seems to only work marginally, but its better than nothing.
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