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Effectiveness of Methocarbamol by Condition

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much 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:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
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

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
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 —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
25 Aug 2009	Mild drowsiness but effective pain reliever. Very satisfied. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
29 Oct 2008	Seems to only work marginally, but its better than nothing. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use