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Skelaxin
Directions For Use
Generic
Name: Metaxalone
Skelaxin
is a muscle relaxant. Skelaxin is used, in conjunction with rest and
physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions.
Do
not share Skelaxin with others for whom it was not prescribed, since
they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug.
Use alcohol
cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you
are taking Skelaxin. 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.
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.
Do not
exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for longer than prescribed.
If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of chest; swelling
of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor
immediately. Do not take any more of this medicine unless your doctor
tells you to do so.
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.
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 or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines.
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 overdose
is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold and clammy skin,
low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness,
dizziness, lightheadedness, seizures, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
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