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Does Robaxin Cause Diarrhea Or Constipation?

Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016

Question: Does this medicine cause diarrhea?

Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly mention the name of medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.

Many muscle relaxants can cause diarrhea or constipation or alternating bowel habbits. Kindly mention the name of exact one you have taken so that we can guide you further. Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (3 hours later)

The medication is methacarbamol, brand name Robaxin (spelling ??)

Answered by Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can cause diarrhea

Detailed Answer:
H! Thanks for the feedback. Yes it can cause diarrhea and GI upsets. if symptoms are minor, these can go away after taking the drug for a while. Symptoms may wave off completely after taking few dosages. If these doesn't go away, then consider decreasing the dose and if symptoms still persist then stop the drug and consult the prescribing doctor. If symptoms are severe even now then stop it immediately, and keep replacing the lose water and salts by maintaining good hydration. Try taking it between meals and symptoms may be less severe. Hope this has answered your query, Wishing you quick recovery. Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj