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Muscle Relaxers > Skelaxin
Skelaxin
Skelaxin®Important
Note
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.
Uses
Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant. Skelaxin is used, in conjunction with rest
and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular
conditions. Skelaxin may also be used for purposes other than those listed.
How to Use
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.
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.
Precautions
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.
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.
Notes
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. 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.
Missed Dose
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.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this and all
medications out of the reach of children.
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