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Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Robaxin sorted by most helpful. ![]()
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It does not make me sleepy like many muscle relaxants. I can work and take it. It does help me sleep at night, when I have difficulty going to sleep, due to chronic pain. Published: December 16, 2007 ::
I burst my L1 vertebra and the docs fused my T11 to L3 together. I also broke my tailbone and chipped my L3, and have 2 bulging discs in T2 an T3. I have really bad muscle spasms and muscle discomfort. I was prescribed this med and have felt a lot more relief than with flexaril. Published: December 24, 2007 ::
This was a miracle drug for me. My Dr. prescribed 500 mg and it gave me more flexability in dosage than the 750. There were no side effects/sleepiness and I could slowly taper off the dosage fairly quickly. Published: November 20, 2007 ::
This med was prescribed for pain in lower back, thought muscle spasam, but has relieved not at all, no change in condition. Published: December 10, 2007 ::
After taking for 3 weeks, severe nausea, so much so I am asking for a medication change. Published: October 30, 2007 ::
bad nausea, even if I eat Published: September 21, 2007 ::
Ive been on it for years now. I have fibromyalgia and degenerative joint disease. The Robaxin helps with my muscle pain and some joint pain. I would reccommend it to anyone who needs it. Published: January 07, 2009 ::
This drug has worked for me. I have 2 herniated discs, and Deg. disc disorder. I am upset that is for short term only. It's the only thing I have taken that works very well. I have been on it for 3 years but my Dr. recently took me off of it. Haven't found anything else that works yet. Published: June 03, 2008 ::
I had a major back surgery and was having severe muscle spasms after. I could not get out of bed nor could I walk for long without having a muscle spasm. They had started to give me this medication and within two doses, I had seen a difference. I am glad they put me on it. Published: November 08, 2008 ::
After trying several different muscle relaxers, my doctor had me try this one. It has really helped the severe muscle spasms that I have in my back. I can work with no drowsiness. This med really works for me Published: February 05, 2009 ::
I have degenerative disc disease and this medication helps. It does not make me drowsy like some other muscle relaxers. It isn't quite as dramatic in it's effect but the alternative is worse; like taking Flexeril and having to sleep! Skelaxin works about the same if not a little better but is really expensive so I am glad this much less expensive alternate works for me. This medication allows me to function and receive some moderate relief. Published: November 06, 2008 ::
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I can't believe I suffered so long before a doctor finally knew what he/she was doing. This drug worked miracles on my back pain (along with Piroxicam)--pain I've had for months was gone in 24 hours! Published: September 26, 2007 ::