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Skelaxin Information
This medication is a muscle relaxant. It works
by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to
your brain. Metaxalone 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.
Order Page
Before you order Skelaxin from the internet pharmacy you need to
read through all of the Skelaxin prescription muscle relaxant medication
information below. The Skelaxin information below is not meant to
be a substitute for proper advice obtained from your doctor or health
provider. After you read through ALL of the Skelaxin product information
below you may then procede to the order page for this prescription
muscle relaxant medication at the Internet Pharmacy.
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Skelaxin - Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop
taking metaxalone 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 metaxalone 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.
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Skelaxin - Directions
Take medication 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 metaxalone at room temperature away from moisture
and heat.
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Skelaxin - Precautions
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. Skelaxin may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness
while you are taking Skelaxin.
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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.
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Skelaxin - Missed Dose
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.
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Skelaxin - If You Take Too Much
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.
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