Skelaxin
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.
The following information is intended to supplement,
not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist
or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that
use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Please consult your
healthcare professional before using this or any other prescription or
non-prescription medication.
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.
|
