Skelaxin
is a muscle relaxant. Skelaxin
is used, in conjunction with rest
and physical therapy, to treat
injuries and other painful muscular
conditions.
Skelaxin Directions?
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.
Skelaxin Side Effects?
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.
Skelaxin Warnings?
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.
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 or pharmacist
before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines.
Skelaxin 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.
Skelaxin 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.
Anything Else I Should
Know About Skelaxin?
Skelaxin is a muscle
relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses
(or pain sensations) that are sent to your
brain. Skelaxin is used, along with rest and
physical therapy, to treat injuries and other
painful muscular conditions.
NOTE: The above
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 the use of the product is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking
the product.
