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Robaxin

Robaxin is used for:

Relieving muscle pain and discomfort caused by certain muscle conditions. It us used along with rest and physical therapy

Robaxin is a skeletal muscle relaxant. The precise way it works is unknown, but it is thought to depress the central nervous system. It has no direct effect on the muscle.

Do NOT use Robaxin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Robaxin
• you are also taking sodium oxybate (GHB)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Robaxin:

Some medical conditions may interact with Robaxin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have liver problems or myasthenia gravis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Robaxin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticholinesterases (eg, neostigmine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Robaxin
• Sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Robaxin

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Robaxin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Robaxin:

Use Robaxin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Robaxin by mouth on an empty stomach. If stomach upset occurs, take with food or immediately after a meal to reduce stomach irritation. Do not take Robaxin with, or immediately after, a high-fat or heavy meal.
• If you miss a dose of Robaxin, take it if it is within 1 hour of the missed dose. If it is more than 1 hour since the missed dose, skip it and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Robaxin.

Important safety information:

• Robaxin may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Robaxin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Robaxin; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Robaxin may discolor the urine. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
• Use Robaxin with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Robaxin should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 16 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. It is not known if Robaxin is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Robaxin, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Robaxin:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Blurred vision; dizziness; drowsiness; eye redness or irritation; fever; headache; hives; lightheadedness; nasal stuffiness; nausea.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fainting; seizures; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include coma; fast or irregular heartbeat; loss of consciousness; nausea; unusual drowsiness or dizziness; vomiting.

Store Robaxin at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Robaxin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Robaxin, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Robaxin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Robaxin. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.