Skelaxin

Description

What Is This Drug And What Is It Designed To Do For Your Health Problem?

The generic name for the prescription medication Skelaxin is (metaxalone). It’s a form of muscle relaxant. The way it works is by blocking out different nerve impulses (different sensations that create the feeling of pain) within the brain. Skelaxin is used in combination with rest as well as physical therapy in order to provide treatment for skeletal muscle conditions like pain and injury. There are other uses for this medication not mentioned here, but these other uses are best left to a doctor to decide.

Important information regarding use of this medication

Certain people shouldn’t use this medication, such as those who might have anemia (a low number of red blood cells) or serious kidney or liver problems. In some cases you’ll require a dose change or specific tests to be ran on you in order to make sure you’re safe while on this medication

Skelaxin has the potential to cause side effects that can make it hard to think clearly or to react properly. Because of this you want to make sure you are extra careful when it comes to driving or taking part in anything that requires alertness. Try to avoid consuming alcohol. Its use can increase specific side effect possibilities.

It’s not completely known if this drug is going to cause problems for an unborn baby. You’ll want to let a doctor know if you’re pregnant or you plan on being pregnant soon. It’s also not known if this drug can pass through breast milk when a woman is nursing a baby. Because of this you shouldn’t breast feed if you’re using Skelaxin. People who are at least 12 years old shouldn’t be using this medication.

Taking this medication and keeping away side effects or other problems

It’s best to take this medication exactly as a doctor tells you to. If you don’t have any personalized instructions for use, then you can just follow the directions that come with the package. Be sure to not take this drug in doses that are bigger or smaller than recommended.

Use of Skelaxin comes with the risk of causing results on specific medical tests that aren’t normal. In order to help with this make sure you let any doctor performing a medical test on you know that you’re using Skelaxin.

What to do if you miss a dose

Missing a dose of any medication should be avoided. The best way to do this is to make sure you stick to a regimen that’s not going to be hard to remember. This is important when it comes to keeping you safe. If you miss a dose of Skelaxin, then it’s best to take the missed dosage as soon as you remember. If it’s too close to the next time you’re supposed to take a dose, then just skip the missed dosage proceed with your usual schedule. Never double up on doses.

Common potential side effects

Dizziness, drowsiness

Nausea, vomiting, upset stomach

Headache

Feeling nervous or irritable

Serious potential side effects

Weak or shallow breathing

A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

Pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness

Upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)