Skelaxin is a skeletal muscle relaxant which blocks nerve impulses that are sent to the brain. For the treatment of muscular conditions to be effective, it must be combined with enough rest as well as physical therapy. Skelaxin is also an approved drug for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions or disorders.

Uses of Skelaxin

Skelaxin is used for treatment of muscle spasms which is a sudden uncontrolled contraction of several muscle groups. Muscle spasms are commonly associated with muscle strain wherein there is a partial tear in a muscle and with muscle sprain wherein there is a partial or full ligament rupture. Several musculoskeletal conditions such as fibromyalgia, tension headaches, myofasial syndrome, and back pains, cause tenderness and muscular pains.

 

Skelaxin Directions

 

Skelaxin must be taken as directed with a full glass of water and it must be stored at room temperature.  

 

 

Skelaxin Side Effects

 

All skeletal muscle relaxants can cause sedation, drowsiness or dizziness. Known side effects of skelaxin include various allergic reactions such as difficulty in breathing, swelling of lips, swelling of tongue or face and hives. Despite these side effects, continue using the drug unless advised otherwise by your doctor. Other side effects may be drowsiness, headache, nausea, upset stomach and irritability among others.

 

 

Skelaxin Drug Interactions

 

When taken with other medications, it can interact to increase the effects of the drug which could lead to strong sedation. You may not be able to perform several activities when you are taking skelaxin as well as you have other current medications. It is recommended to seek the supervision of your doctor before you start using this drug as well as when you are taking other medicines such as antihistamines, narcotics or pain killers, and other antidepressants because these drugs can interact with skelaxin. When these drugs interact with skelaxin, the effects of the latter will be enhanced and will disable you to do various things because you could be feeling drowsy or dizzy and you may even be heavily sedated.

 

Missed Dose of Skelaxin

 

When you missed a dose of skelaxin, you should not double your next dose or intake. As soon as you remember that you missed a dose, you may still take it immediately. But if the next dose is already near, forget the missed dose and you just go back to your normal schedule of taking the medicine.

 

If You Take Too Much Skelaxin

 

When you suspect an over dose of skelaxin you should notify your doctor right away. Some of the signs of over dose of skelaxin include low blood pressure, nausea, severe drowsiness, and lost of consciousness.

 

Many clinical studies have shown that the skeletal muscle relaxants are more effective than placebo in the treating acute painful musculoskeletal disorders and muscular pains. However, for treatment of chronic disorders, its capability to provide effective treatment is less consistent. When skelaxin is used in combination with an analgesic, the pain relief is much greater than when skelaxin or analgesic is used alone. Studies have proven that skelaxin is effective and causes mild side effects. It can be addition in treating throbbing musculoskeletal disorders with associated muscular pains. However, it is not proven that skelaxin or any skeletal muscle relaxant is better than other muscle relaxants.