Skelaxin is a
muscle relaxant. Skelaxin works by
blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Skelaxin is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and
other painful muscular conditions.
Uses of Skelaxin
Skelaxin (Metaxalone) is a muscle relaxant. Skelaxin works by blocking nerve
impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Skelaxin is used,
along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful
muscular conditions. Metaxalone may also be used for purposes other than
those listed in this medication guide.
Skelaxin Directions
Take Skelaxin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand
these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to
you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Store
Skelaxin at room
temperature away from moisture and heat.
Skelaxin Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking
Skelaxin and seek emergency medical attention: an allergic reaction
(difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips,
tongue, or face; or hives); or yellow skin or eyes. Other, less serious side
effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Skelaxin and talk to
your doctor if you experience drowsiness or dizziness; headache,
nervousness, or irritability; or nausea, upset stomach, or vomiting. Side
effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Skelaxin Drug Interactions
Many drugs can increase the effects of Skelaxin, which can lead to heavy
sedation. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking
any of the following medicines: antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane,
Bromfed, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin, others),
azatadine (Optimine), clemastine (Tavist), and many others; narcotics (pain
killers) such as meperidine (Demerol), morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, others),
propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet), hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet,
Percodan), fentanyl (Duragesic), and codeine (Fiorinal, Fioricet, Tylenol
#3, others); sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal),
amobarbital (Amytal), and secobarbital (Seconal); phenothiazines such as
chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil),
perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril),
and trifluoperazine (Stelazine); or antidepressants such as doxepin (Sinequan),
imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac),
paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), phenelzine (Nardil), and
tranylcypromine (Parnate). Drugs other than those listed here may also
interact with Skelaxin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any
prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Missed Dose of Skelaxin
You should take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next
regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
If You Take Too Much Skelaxin
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose are unknown but
might include low blood pressure (weakness, fainting, confusion), nausea,
severe drowsiness, decreased breathing, and unconsciousness.
