Skelaxin
Active Ingredient(s): MetaxaloneFDA Approved: * August 13, 1962
Pharm Company: * JONES PHARMA INC
Category: Muscle Relaxer
Metaxalone, sold under the brand name Skelaxin, is a muscle relaxant medication used to relax muscles and relieve pain caused by strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal conditions.[1] Its exact mechanism of action is not known, but it may be due to general central nervous system depression.[1] It is considered[by whom?] to be a moderately strong muscle relaxant, with relatively low incidence of side effects. Common side effects include nause... [wikipedia]
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How has Skelaxin affected any one out there? ## I have taken this med before & could never feel any difference. Isnt...
4 REPLIESMy doctor has prescribed skelaxin for muscle spasms in my hands and feet due to osteoarthritis, it doesn't seem to h...
2 REPLIESAre there the same ingredients and results ## Hello, Connie! How are you? They both treat the same conditions, since the...
1 REPLYWould skelaxin 800 mg be good to use for bruising (sore) chest area from a fall?r ## Hello, Rosemarie! How are you? No, ...
1 REPLYWhat are side effects of Skelaxin and can it be taken if you have gastritis and also taking blood pressure meds? ## What...
1 REPLYI cannot swallow large pills. Can Skelaxin be deluted in a juice oe soda, and if so, in what. ## Skelaxin isn't time...
1 REPLYI have been taking hydrocodone for ddd and bulging disc.went to a new dr who prescribed skelaxin instead of hydrcodone. ...
2 REPLIESI am allergic to sulfa durgs. Does skelaxin contain sulfa? ## No, the active ingredient in Skelaxin is Metaxalone, it is...
1 REPLYHas anyone read about or experienced Complex Regional Pain Syndrome while taking Skelaxin? Also, is it ok to take over a...
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