i have fibromyalgia and my left shoulder has been having muscle spasms so bad that i could hardly move my neck and i was taking flexril and all that did was cause dizziness and then my doctor gave me methocarbamal 500 mg 2 tabs.. 4xs a day and that works for my spasms and i have had no side effects and i do not take them with my tramadol either. my advice for anyone trying out new meds.. do not ta...
I just started it two days ago, so I really don't know.
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lupaslady | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/7/2009
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.7
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helps ith muscle pain
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fulpak | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/5/2009
Condition: Other
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I am using this med for shoulder pain (pinched nerve) and (disc desease. The best thing to come out of this is I have a heart condition that at times feels as if my heart would beat out of my chest. This stops it form happening within minutes. I will inform my cardiologist of this finding
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/4/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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suzanne88 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/2/2009
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I have chronic neck and arm pain from nerve damage,my shoulder muscles are always tense too, this drug along with my vicotin work so well. I have tried so many other combinations but this works best for me.
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tweety1312 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/30/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 1.0
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Uneffected | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/23/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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Notoced no benefits or side effects. Didn't seem to help for the use intended.
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blue-eyes | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/20/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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it just doing work that well for me ... I like taking the soma instead of this pill
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/18/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 2.7
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HEAD IS VERY SENSITIVE BODY ACHS FEEL VERY UNCUFORTABLE
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love4alwayz | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/18/2008
Condition: Other
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It seems when i take this medication, my voice changes to a sound like when your really sick, kindof gravely. It didnt really help with my neck pain.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/16/2008
Condition: Other
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This medication doesn't cause sluggishness or drowsiness but, it does eases my back pain. It doesn't cause GI upset or nausea like Tramodol or Vicidin (mild narcotics). I take this drug when it's absolutely necessary, such as severe discomfort or back pain.
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gill | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2008
Condition: Other
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worked very well on severe back pain
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | Patient
11/19/2008
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y8rmle | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/14/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 3.3
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help | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/9/2008
Condition: Other
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I have taken this drug for over 1 year for chronic low back pain. It is not very helpful however Doctor will not change it.
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Carolyn | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/6/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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It definately works for Back Spasms. But it makes me very sick to the stomach weather I eat or don't eat.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/30/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I have been taking this for over a year now. I take 750mg 3 times a day for muscle spasm/right shoulder pain. I had surgery back in 2003 after ripping out my shoulder..it helps somewhat but over time your system gets used to it and it no longer works as well as it once did. At night I take one with Loratab 5/500 that helps so I dont wake up stiff & sore. Works well with mild pain med's but alone it's not as effective.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/13/2008
Condition: Other
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Prescribed for a lumbar sprain (after a fall). It was somewhat helpful, but I had a red, itchy rash on my legs after a few days. (I am not allergic to anything!) Stopped using and the rash disappeared.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | Patient
10/10/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I have used rabaxin (generic term) for probably ten years. I do not have to take it as often, but it works great for muscle spasms and general tightening of my muscles, ligaments, tendons,etc. The only problem I have had is stomach pain if I do not take it with milk. However, I would recommend rabaxin for anyone who suffers from any source of pain. It also makes it possible for me to use less pain medication for my chronic pain.
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kingmanfrog | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/4/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 2.7
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didn't help with the pain,
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mandy-369 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
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