Methocarbamol and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption is reported as a side effect among people who take Methocarbamol (methocarbamol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Benicar Hct, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption when taking Methocarbamol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,788 people who have side effects when taking Methocarbamol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methocarbamol?

Methocarbamol has active ingredients of methocarbamol. It is often used in muscle spasms. eHealthMe is studying from 17,766 Methocarbamol users. Check the latest studies of Methocarbamol.

What is Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 632 drugs and 1,104 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

16,788 people reported to have side effects when taking Methocarbamol.
Among them, 22 people (0.13%) have Malabsorption.

Could Methocarbamol cause Malabsorption?

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Malabsorption when taking Methocarbamol? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Malabsorption when taking Methocarbamol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methocarbamol? *

Benicar Hct: 10 people, 45.45%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 9 people, 40.91%
Benicar: 9 people, 40.91%
Fosamax: 5 people, 22.73%
Timolol: 4 people, 18.18%
Celebrex: 4 people, 18.18%
Premarin: 4 people, 18.18%
Maxzide: 4 people, 18.18%
Nexium: 4 people, 18.18%
Zoloft: 4 people, 18.18%

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 8 people, 36.36%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 27.27%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 6 people, 27.27%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 27.27%
Helicobacter Test Positive: 6 people, 27.27%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 22.73%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 5 people, 22.73%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 5 people, 22.73%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 5 people, 22.73%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 54.55%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 31.82%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 22.73%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 18.18%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 13.64%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 13.64%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 3 people, 13.64%
Erection Problems: 2 people, 9.09%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 9.09%
Hypotonia (low muscle tone): 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Malabsorption:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Malabsorption:

Malabsorption (1,104 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methocarbamol (the active ingredients of Methocarbamol) and Methocarbamol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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