Methocarbamol Tips from Pharmacists

• You can take methocarbamol with or without food. If you have trouble swallowing the 500 mg or 750 mg tablets, you can cut them in half or crush them and mix them with soft food like applesauce.

• Your doctor may ask you to take up to four doses of methocarbamol a day. However, if you have side effects or your symptoms are well controlled, you can take two doses or take it as needed and still get a beneficial effect.

• Methocarbamol can affect your ability to concentrate and focus. Be careful while driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery until you know how this drug affects you.]

• Drinking alcohol while on methocarbamol can worsen side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. It is best to avoid alcohol during treatment with this medication.