Safety and Side Effects
There are few side effects associated with SKELAXIN® 800mg (metaxalone) Tablets. There is a very small chance you will feel drowsy.1,2,7,11 SKELAXIN® is not habit forming. It is not a narcotic. Therefore, there are no withdrawal symptoms.6,12
The most common reactions to SKELAXIN® include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, and headache. You may also feel drowsy, dizzy, nervous, or irritable.6
What Else Should I Know About SKELAXIN®?
Talk with your healthcare professional about other drugs you are taking. SKELAXIN® may enhance the effects of alcohol. It may also enhance the effects of certain drugs that depress the central nervous system (CNS).6
Taking SKELAXIN® with food may enhance general CNS depression. Elderly patients are prone to this effect.6
SKELAXIN® may impair mental and/or physical abilities. Use caution when performing unsafe tasks. These include operating heavy machinery or driving a motor vehicle.6
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