Will this medicine hurt me?!
Question: I have a weak heart and was recently prescribed Methocarbam 500 mg for some back spasms I have been having. I was just wondering if because this medicine is a muscle relaxant if it will hurt my already stressed heart. Please only answer if you know what you are talking about.
Answers: I have a weak heart and was recently prescribed Methocarbam 500 mg for some back spasms I have been having. I was just wondering if because this medicine is a muscle relaxant if it will hurt my already stressed heart. Please only answer if you know what you are talking about.
This won't stress your heart. Stimulants stress your heart. What is 'stressing your heart'? Do you have heart disease or a history of heart attacks or chest pain?
Other than getting drowsy or dizzy, this should not hurt you. IF you are taking ANY other medication you should tell your pharmacist as they can warn you of any dangerous interactions. Do NOT consume this with alcohol!
METHOCARB@M TAB 750MG
Generic Name METHOCARBAMOL (meth-oh-KAR-ba-mole)
Common usages: This medicine is a muscle relaxant used to treat pain caused by muscle spasms.
How to Use: Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it if it is within 1 hour of the missed dose. If it is more than 1 hour since the missed dose, skip it and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions: DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. If your pain or other symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines cause drowsiness. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy.
Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. This medicine may change the color of your urine but there is no need for concern. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Before Use: Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea or vomiting, fast or irregular heartbeat, unusual drowsiness or dizziness, and loss of consciousness.
Addtional Information DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
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