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Shop products for Methocarbamol  Also indexed as: Carbacot®, Glyceryl Guaiacolate
Carbamate, Robaxin®
Methocarbamol is used to treat acute, painful conditions, and is in a class of drugs known
as centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants. Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Supportive interaction |
None known |
| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
| Adverse interaction |
None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence. Interactions with Foods and Other CompoundsAlcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking methocarbamol can result in added drowsiness and
dizziness.1 Consequently, people taking methocarbamol should avoid alcohol,
especially when staying alert is necessary. References1. Sifton DW, ed. Physicians Desk Reference. Montvale, NJ:
Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2000, 2606. |
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