Methocarbamol (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Black, tarry stools
• Changes in skin color
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chills
• Clay-colored stools
• Cough
• Dark urine
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Feeling of warmth
• Fever
• Headache
• Hives
• Itching
• Joint or muscle pain
• Large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of bladder control
• Loss of consciousness
• Loss of memory
• Nausea
• Numbness or tingling of face, hands, or feet
• Pain, tenderness, or swelling of foot or leg
• Painful or difficult urination
• Problems with memory
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Redness and soreness of eyes
• Redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
• Relaxed and calm
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Sleepiness
• Slow or irregular heartbeat
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
• Swollen glands
• Tightness in chest
• Total body jerking
• Unpleasant breath odor
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vomiting of blood
• Wheezing
• Yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Shaking or jerking of one area or side of the body
• Sweating

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Double vision
• Drowsiness
• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Mood or mental changes
• Seeing double
• Sensation of spinning
• Sleeplessness
• Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Unable to sleep
• Uncontrolled eye movements

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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