Drug Uses
Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms.
General Information
This database does not contain every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your health care provider. This information is for educational purposes only.
How Drug Works
This medicine relaxes skeletal muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and muscle injuries.
How Taken
This medicine is taken orally and can be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Follow the directions that your doctor has given you.
Possible Side Effects
Tell your doctor if any of these side effects are severe or don't go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- nausea
- headache
- nervousness
If you experience any of these symptoms, talk to you doctor immediately:
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- seizures
- severe skin rash
- difficulty breathing
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
Warnings/Precautions
Talk to your doctor if you are allergic to metaxalone or other muscle relaxants.
Before starting this medication, notify your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
Be cautious when driving or performing other hazardous activities. This medicine can impair judgment.
Do NOT drive or perform other hazardous activities until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other sedative medications. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug Interactions
When this medicine is combined with alcohol and other sedative medications, excessive drowsiness can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking any new prescription or non-prescription medicine.
Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If you are or plan on becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits versus the risks of using this medicine while pregnant. For nursing mothers, this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast feed while taking this medicine.
More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.
