Combine Skelaxin and Valium

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Skelaxin

and Valium

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

Skelaxin and Valium have 65 combined Side Effects total
33 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 Valium

Valium is also known by the generic name Diazepam

USES:
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Skelaxin and Valium Combined Have 33 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Extrapyramidal Reaction - Extrapyramidal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

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

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

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

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion - SIADH Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Valium and Skelaxin combined

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

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

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Skelaxin and Valium Combined have 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slurred Speech is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Valium combined

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

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

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Skelaxin and Valium Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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.

Valium has 16 Condition Contraindications

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

Valium Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Valium.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Valium.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Valium.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Valium.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Valium.

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

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

Relative Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Valium.

Depression is a contraindication of Valium.

Pulmonary Disease - Lung Disease is a contraindication of Valium.

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

Contraindication Warnings

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

Hypoalbuminemia - Low Amount of Albumin Proteins in the Blood is a contraindication of Valium.

Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Valium.

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

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

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.

Valium - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slowed/reduced reflexes, slowed breathing, fainting, loss of consciousness.

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.