Can you have alcohol with metaxalone?
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with metaxalone. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Who should not take Skelaxin?
Before taking this medicine You should not use Skelaxin if you are allergic to metaxalone, or if you have: anemia (low red blood cells); severe kidney disease; or. severe liver disease.
What class of drug is Skelaxin?
Skelaxin is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain. Skelaxin may be used alone or with other medications. Skelaxin belongs to a class of drugs called Skeletal Muscle Relaxants. It is not known if Skelaxin is safe and effective in children younger than 12 years old.
Can you drink beer while taking Skelaxin?
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of metaxalone such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with metaxalone.
What is the brand name for metaxalone?
Metaxalone is a skeletal muscle relaxant prescribed for the short-term treatment of painful muscle spasms. Metaxalone is available under the following different brand names: Skelaxin.
Is there a generic version of Skelaxin available?
A generic version of Skelaxin has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available – possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity.
Are there any side effects to taking Skelaxin with alcohol?
Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with Skelaxin. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
What are the side effects of metaxalone and Skelaxin?
An overdose of metaxalone can be fatal. Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with Skelaxin. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions.
What is the name of the muscle relaxer Skelaxin?
Generic Name: metaxalone (me TAX a lone) Brand Name: Skelaxin. Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD. Last updated on March 2, 2021. Uses; Warnings; Dosage; What to avoid; Side effects; Interactions; What is Skelaxin? Skelaxin (metaxalone) is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain.