Why to Buy Skelaxin ?

Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant manufactured by Elan Pharmaceuticals that is used to relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. The chemical name of Skelaxin is metaxalone, which is the drugs main active ingredient.

This medication is used in combination with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax the injured muscle(s). Skelaxin comes in doses of 400 and 800mg pale rose scored tablets. This medication is sometimes also prescribed for other uses.

Usage of Skelaxin

Skelaxin is available in tablet form and is to be taken orally. It usually prescribed three or four times a day. It is important that you take Skelaxin exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed.

Special Precautions in using Skelaxin

Before taking Skelaxin, it is important that you inform your doctor;

if you are allergic to metaxalone or any other drugs
what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially medications for seizures, allergies, colds, coughs, pain medications, sedatives tranquilizers, and vitamins
if you have or have had kidney disease, liver disease, seizures, or a blood disorder
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while on this drug, inform your doctor immediately.

If you miss a dose of Skelaxin, take it as soon as possible. However if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed d and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this drug to make up for the missed one.

Warnings while using Skelaxin

Do not take Skelaxin if you have acute intermittent porphyria.
Exercise caution when driving, operating heavy machinery, or performing hazardous activities while on Skelaxin as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
Use alcohol cautiously while on this durg. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and/or dizziness while on Skelaxin.
Skelaxin is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.

Drug Interactions of using Skelaxin

Many drugs can increase the effects of Skelaxin, which can lead to heavy sedation. Before taking this drug, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

Antihistamines such as brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, azatadine, clemastine, etc.
Narcotics such as meperidine, morphine, propoxyphene, hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyl, and codeine.
Sedatives such as phenobarbital, amobarbital, and secobarbital.
phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, mesoridazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, and trifluoperazine.
Antidepressants such as doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Skelaxin so it is important that you speak to your doctor before using this drug.

Side effects of using Skelaxin

Side effects from Skelaxin are not common, but they do occur. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

drowsiness
dizziness
upset stomach
vomiting
headaches
nervousness

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor without delay:

severe skin rash
difficulty breathing
yellowing of the skin or eyes
unusual bruising or bleeding
unusual tiredness or weakness
seizures.