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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Skelaxin

Skelaxin has 21 Side Effects total
12 are Life Threatening
8 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.


Skelaxin has 12 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Skelaxin
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Skelaxin has 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin
Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin
Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin
Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin
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Skelaxin Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Skelaxin has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Skelaxin has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Skelaxin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Skelaxin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

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 seriouosness 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.

Skelaxin has 2 related brands and strengths:
 
Metaxalone 800 Mg Tab

Skelaxin 800 Mg Tab

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.

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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