Combine Skelaxin and Ambien

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Skelaxin

and Ambien

Combine Skelaxin with Ambien. To make a decision about taking Skelaxin and Ambien, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Skelaxin and Ambien have 55 combined Side Effects total
22 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Skelaxin

Skelaxin is also known by the generic name Metaxalone USES: This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease muscle pain and spasms associated with strains, sprains or other muscle injuries.

Uses of Ambien

Ambien is also known by the generic name Zolpidem

USES:
Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.

Skelaxin and Ambien Combined Have 22 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Falling - Accidental Fall is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien and Skelaxin combined

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Skelaxin and Ambien Combined have 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Ambien combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Ambien combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Ambien combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Ambien combined

Hiccups is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Ambien combined

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Ambien combined

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Ambien combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Ambien combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Ambien combined

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Skelaxin and Ambien Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Skelaxin and Ambien.

Skelaxin has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Skelaxin.

Skelaxin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Hepatic Failure - Acute Liver Failure is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Hemolytic Anemia is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Hepatic Disease - Recurring Liver Problems is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Ambien has 14 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ambien.

Ambien Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Ambien.

Depression is a contraindication of Ambien.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Ambien.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Ambien.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Ambien.

Contraindication Warnings

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Ambien.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity is a contraindication of Ambien.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Ambien.

Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Ambien.

Impaired Cognition - Confused is a contraindication of Ambien.

Memory Impairment - Loss of Memory is a contraindication of Ambien.

Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Ambien.

Sleep Automatism - Perform Complex Natural behaviors while Asleep is a contraindication of Ambien.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Ambien.

Skelaxin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness or unconsciousness.

Ambien - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.