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Metaxalone
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Pronounced: (me-TAX-a-lone)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Muscle Relaxant |
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Drug InformationThis medicine is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms.
Mechanism:
This medicine relaxes skeletal muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and muscle injuries.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsTell your doctor if any of these side effects are severe or don't go away: drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headache, nervousness
Precautions:
Be cautious when driving or performing other hazardous activities. This medicine can impair judgment.
Preganant:
If you are or plan on becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits versus the risks of using this medicine while pregnant. For nursing mothers, this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast feed while taking this medicine.
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Dosage InformationFollow the directions that your doctor has given you. This medicine is taken orally and can be taken with food if stomach upset occurs.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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