These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT
be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An indi
vidual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
[posted 03/1/2000]
Question: I am a 30 year old male suffering from CMT since 1994. I am currently taking Amitriptyline 50mg 2 tab at 7pm, Amitriptyline 10mg 1 tab twice a day, Naproxen 375 mg 1 tab twice a day. I was seen in the ER at a VA center and was given Methocarbamol 750mg tab 2 tab 4 times a day for my chronic back pain. Should these medications be mixed like this? I would also like to know if this dose is exteremly high for the Methocarbamol 750mg tab? Concerned Veteran.
Answer: Initial dosing is three tablets four times a day, maintence dosing is two tablets four times a day. 4 grams a day is the recommended maintence dosage, but this would depend a little on your weight. The combo is ok if you are not excessively sleepy.
