Alcohol and Methocarbamol interaction

Alcohol and Methocarbamol: the Methocarbamol prescribing label flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

Curated guidance for Alcohol

Major

Combining alcohol with sedating medicines (opioids, benzodiazepines, sleep medicines, muscle relaxants) can cause dangerous drowsiness, slowed breathing, and overdose.

From the Methocarbamol (ATMEKSI) label · effective 2026-03-13

Moderate

ATMEKSI may potentiate the effects of CNS (central nervous system) depressants and alcohol ( 5.1 )

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Moderate

CNS Depressants and Alcohol Use ATMEKSI may potentiate the effects of CNS (central nervous system) depressants and alcohol.

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Moderate

Patients receiving ATMEKSI (methocarbamol) Oral Suspension should be cautioned about combined effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants [ see Drug Interactions (7.1) ].

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Moderate

CNS drugs and alcohol ATMEKSI may potentiate the effects of CNS (central nervous system) depressants and alcohol [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].

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