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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 Robaxin
 
Robaxin is also known by the generic name Methocarbamol


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.


Skelaxin and Robaxin Have 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
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Skelaxin Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Robaxin
 
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
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Robaxin Has 12 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Skelaxin
 
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Fever caused by Administration of a Drug - Drug Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Stuffy Nose - Nasal Congestion is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Critical Seriousness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
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Skelaxin and Robaxin Have 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Skelaxin and Robaxin.
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Skelaxin Has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Robaxin
 
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin but not Robaxin.
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Robaxin Has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Robaxin
 
Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Robaxin but not Skelaxin.
Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Robaxin but not Skelaxin.
Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Robaxin but not Skelaxin.
Double Vision - Diplopia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Robaxin but not Skelaxin.
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Skelaxin and Robaxin Treat 4 Conditions in Common
 
Muscle Spasm is treated by both Skelaxin and Robaxin.

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.

Robaxin has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Robaxin.

Robaxin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings 

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

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Robaxin.
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.

Robaxin - 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.

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.

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