I was switched to a new muscle relaxer 10 days ago. It's called Methocarbam (generic Robaxin-750). I was having minimal success with Flexiril, so I was switched. I don't believe the new relaxer is working at all!
This evening I was driving with my parents home from the grocery store when a spasm hit my spine without warning & shot straight down my right leg, locking all the muscles in places. I was unable to remove my foot from the gas petal & nearly rolled my jeep trying to stop & pull off the road as several other spasms racked my body. I was terrified & nearly panicked.
Luckily I was able to stop & my parents (both disabled) were able to remove me from the driver seat with the lower half of my body stiff as a board & we made it home safe.
Has anyone else had reactions like this to Methocarbam?
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How scary! I'm so relieved you are all right, as well as your passengers. It sure sounds like a call to your doctor is in order, as well as plenty of time to see how you might react to any muscle relaxer before driving. I haven't personally heard of this problem; usually sleepiness and slow reactions are what come to mind with most muscle relaxers.
Stay safe. I hope your doctor has an explanation for you.
Wow! So sorry this happened to you. I have no experience with this med but it sounds like this may not be the med for you. I take baclofen and Tegretol for my spasms. Keep us updated on what your dr says. So glad everyone is okay.
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