Metaxalone
Information about Metaxalone
Metaxalone uses
Metaxalone is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.
How metaxalone works
Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.
Common side effects of metaxalone
Dizziness, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Nervousness, Rash, Hemolytic anemia, Serotonin syndrome
Available Medicine for Metaxalone
Expert advice for Metaxalone
- Metaxalone provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
- Metaxalone may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Metaxalone as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
Frequently asked questions for Metaxalone
Metaxalone
Q. Is Metaxalone addictive?
No. Metaxalone is not addictive. Only if taken with CNS depressants, then there are chances of addition due to relief action
Q. Is Metaxalone a narcotic?
No. Metaxalone is not a narcotic drug. It is a muscle relaxant
Q. Is Metaxalone a benzodiazepine/ non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)/ sulfa drug/ muscle relaxer?
Metaxalone is not a benzodiazepine/ non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)/sulfa drug. However, Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant