It is the generic for Robaxin. It is a pretty potent med but everyone reacts differently to meds. My suggestion would be to try taking 1 before bed and see how that effects you and go from there. If it ends up being too potent than maybe give the doc a call and ask for something else. They do work well for muscle spasms and they may make you a little sleepy. Good luck and keep us posted.

I usually try and take any meds that may make me sleepy around 7 PM. That way I can sleep most of the side effects off before morning.

I used to take that medication and in the same dosage.
When I first started it, I wasnt drowsy, but I wasnt a sharp tack. After several years using that , I found that its effectivness worn off. But then again I believe after prolonged periods of time, most medicines in their present dosages seem to wear off.

I have had problems sleeping for years. Combination of medications and pain and discomfort levels.
I have used both Rhobaxin and Ambien at night. But before you try that, discuss this with your doctor.

I just called them awhile ago and asked. She gave me the greenlight for the Ambien. It just seems weird taking a strong muscle relaxer and then needing a sleeping pill on top of it.

I have take 750mgs of robaxin 4 times a time for a long time,i dont get sleepy at all from them...

For me, taking Robaxin is like taking a sugar pill.

Robaxin just like any other drug takes some time to get adjusted to. Give it a couple of weeks and the strange dreams and insomnia may subside. It actually works very well for my muscle spasms. I still take it now and then. I switch between Robaxin and Soma. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing.
If it continues to keep you awake maybe you should take more of it in the am and avoid bedtime.

that it's been a HUGE help for me. However as I understand it, they do nothing for muscles themselves but block the brains reception of pain and tightness (I'm sure there's a better way of saying that to where it makes better sense ). For now though I really don't care as I've finally gotten relief and boy, do I feel it when the meds wear off.

IM A MOTHER OF 4,I TAKE IT 3 TIMES A DAY,I THINK HES EXAGERATING A BIT THE ONLY THING I GET FROM IT IS IT RELAxes MY TIGHT BACKMUSCLES...GOOD LUCK

Hi...I was recently in excruciating pain (unable to walk) out of the blue and was prescribed Flexaril after being diagnosed with Sciatica at my local ER.

L1 & L2 herniated disc with mild Degenerative Disc Disease. I'm 50 year old female who has always been physically active. I have husband and elementary school age child and HS age child still at home to care for.

Flexaril did not touch the severe cramping in my right leg. Saw my GP (who is referring me to Ortho and Neurologist post MRI) and, being from the old school, she said for moderate to severe pain she likes to prescribe Methcarbamol instead.

I am taking 750 mg of Methocarbamol 3x a day (5'8" 150 lbs), along with Tramadol for neuro pain and it works like a charm. No sleepiness from either and I can tell when the Methocarbamol is wearing off and that is usually after about 6 hours. My doc said I can take it every 6 hours if needed. The only side effects I have noticed are slight constipation...some peculiar dreams...but drinking lots of water (as should be done with any med) and taking a Senna laxative at night takes care of that.

PS...Was given Dilaudid, Morphine and Percocet for neuro pain at ER. NONE touched that pain. Tramadol, a synthetic opiate, is the only one that has worked in a 10 mg dose 4x a day.

As another poster previously said, all medications' side effects differ from patient to patient. Best advice is to observe yourself for a couple of days to see how alert you are after dosage. And remember, if you have family who can help...ASK THEM!