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What Causes Chest Pain After Having Robaxin?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Question: I was prescribed robaxin 500mg. Took the two pills and now I'm having slight chest pains. Been having them for an hour
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.

Mild dyspepsia and gastric upset is common with robaxin(methocarbamol).
Your symptom may be caused by this side effect.If this is not asssociated with symptoms like itching/difficulty in breathing/dizziness etc,this need not be worried much.Take the medicine along with one glass of water.
Although antacids may offer some help,aspirin can even exacerbate these symptoms by causing further gastric upset.

If the pain does not come down in few hours,kindly see your doctor for further evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have further questions,I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
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What Causes Chest Pain After Having Robaxin?

Brief Answer: Need not worry Detailed Answer: Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum. Mild dyspepsia and gastric upset is common with robaxin(methocarbamol). Your symptom may be caused by this side effect.If this is not asssociated with symptoms like itching/difficulty in breathing/dizziness etc,this need not be worried much.Take the medicine along with one glass of water. Although antacids may offer some help,aspirin can even exacerbate these symptoms by causing further gastric upset. If the pain does not come down in few hours,kindly see your doctor for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. If you have further questions,I will be happy to help. Wishing you good health. Thank you.