Important Note before you buy this prescription muscle relaxant
online
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.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Skelaxin Uses
This medication relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated
with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries.
How to Use
May be taken with food or immediately after meals to prevent stomach
upset. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or take
it for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor.
Skelaxin Side Effects
May cause stomach upset, heartburn, constipation, headache, dizziness
or drowsiness the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
If these symptoms persist or become severe, notify your doctor. Inform
your doctor if you develop: persistent stomach pain, skin rash, itching,
rapid heart rate, yellowing of eyes or skin. May discolor urine. This
will disappear when the medication is stopped. In the unlikely event
you have an allergic reaction to this muscle relaxant drug, seek immediate
medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Skelaxin Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: seizures, kidney
or liver disease, any drug allergies. Alcoholic beverages may increase
the dizziness/drowsiness effects of this muscle relaxant drug. Limit
alcohol intake. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness
such as driving or operating machinery. When arising quickly from
a sitting or lying position, this drug may cause dizziness/lightheadedness.
Change positions slowly. This medication should be used during pregnancy
only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor. It is not known if this muscle relaxant drug is excreted into
breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Skelaxin Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication
you take including any medication such as: sedatives, tranquilizers,
narcotics (pain medication), sleeping pills, medication for seizures,
depression, allergies, hay fever, colds. Do not start taking any of
the drugs mentioned above without consulting your doctor. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness or unconsciousness.
Notes
This muscle relaxant medication provides temporary relief and must
be used in addition to rest, physical therapy and other measures
as directed by your doctor. Do not allow anyone else to take this
medication.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered within 1 hour. Otherwise
skip that dose and resume usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15
and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store
in the bathroom.
