Generic Name: Skelaxin (metaxalone)
Skelaxin Reviews
For Muscle Spasm "Wow, I was prescribed this for back issues that were apparently muscular in nature, but I was convinced it was an actual spinal issue. The pain in my back was so bad. At the same time, my docs were trying in vain to find out what was causing chronic diarrhea for the past 1-2 years, with no luck. Once I started on Skelaxin, not only has my back improved incredibly, all of a sudden, for the first time in a very long time, the diarrhea is gone as well! Love this medicine. Take it before bed, sleep great and wake up very clear-headed, and not in pain!"
For Muscle Spasm "This medicine is expensive but amazing. I was taking 70mg or more of Norco a day! I have not had a Norco for 3 months thanks to this medication! I was always in pain, even with the large doses of pain medicines. Skelaxin has actually stopped my pain, severe swelling in muscles, and the numbness in my hands and feet is almost gone. I was prescribed 3, 800 mg a day but only take 400 in the morning and 400 in the evening, and some days I take none at all. I am very pleased with it, other than the very high cost."
For Muscle Spasm "12 years ago I suffered from lower back pain for spurs, and severe pain between my shoulders. The pain was absolutely unbearable. The muscle spasms were so bad that I had a hard time breathing. My doctor prescribed me Skelaxin for the spasms and pain killers for the pain. Once I started taking the Skelaxin, I had no use for the pain medicine. This is a wonder drug because I can function 100%, and all it does is its job. I have recently started suffering from spasms again that are very intense. I went to the doctor today and she prescribed Skelaxin again. I know it is pricey, but nothing works like it does. I am on my third dose and seeing dramatic improvement already."
For Muscle Spasm "This drug is the most effective medication I have ever used for my chronic neck pain. After a period of time, I no longer need to use this drug since my neck pain is greatly diminished. Other aches and pains have been reduced as well. I have not experienced any side effects. The only pain that has not been reduced are my migraines."
For Muscle Spasm "I have had 5 surgeries on my left shoulder. An unknown bacterial infection was introduced during the 2nd surgery after the 1st surgery failed. I ended up with a reverse delta arthroplasty. Since the last surgery, I have been on high doses of painkillers and have always had Flexeril prescribed for me, though I stopped using it because it never touched the pain from muscle spasms and cramping. Recently, my doctor prescribed Skelaxin. I was astonished at the difference! There was a noticeable difference in 2 days. Taking it 3 times a day, I got a great deal of pain relief and less muscle pain. Unfortunately, I can't use the drug because even the generic is too expensive for my very limited disability income. I hate knowing it's out there but unavailable to me! :("
For Muscle Spasm "Highly recommend. I have a C5 pinched nerve which affects my left arm, fingers are numb, and pain in spine. I was taking 700-1050 mg of Soma, 2-3 times daily and Norco 10/325 2-3 times a day. NOT ANYMORE. I take 1 medicine 3 times a day and feel great. Very rarely do I have to add Norco. This medicine has been a Godsend! Cannot live without it, no surgery for me."
For Muscle Spasm "I take Skelaxin on occasion when my back has been stressed from excessive use, having 2 bulging discs. When stressed, my back tenses and I have severe back pain. One pill for about two days always relieves the pain, and I get back to normal. The only side effect I get is flushing of my face."
For Muscle Spasm "I've had low back pain for almost a decade now. I will be turning 32 this year. I've tried Robaxin, Flexeril, Tizanidine, and all the Benzos. Oxy, Hydro, Tramadol, Tylenol with codeine, etc. I was also on Soma for many years, but it became a pain to get at the pharmacy (out of stock) (issues with it being controlled) etc. What works best for me is a routine of Tylenol ER, Gabapentin, Celebrex, Metaxalone, and Lidoderm. Metaxalone is a lot less sedating than Soma/Flexeril and works better than the above mentioned. I would recommend at least trying it! Downside is that it can be expensive for some reason, so try getting it through mail order in a 3-month supply!"
For Muscle Spasm "I think this med is my savior. I have been a nurse for 13 years and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 4 years ago. This med, Skelaxin, does not make me sleepy like Flexeril does. I can function very well at work on days when I hurt more because I have this medication. Nursing is a lot of wear and tear on the body, and with this, I can work with ibuprofen, this, and my Lyrica. Don’t know how I would get through the bad days without this med."
For Muscle Spasm "For low back pain since I had 2 protruding discs several years ago, I take tramadol for pain and Skelaxin for muscle relaxing. It must be the name brand Skelaxin which works perfectly as the generic causes me to be foggy, loopy, and tired as the med wears off after 3 and a half hours. I also find I don't trust my driving or decision making on the generic."
For Muscle Spasm "1st time onset of cervical pain with upper extremity radiculopathy. Steroid taper did not help, Norflex did not help, Relafen did not help. Skelaxin, wow, 2 doses in and the pain is virtually gone. I also received a tramadol prescription but will likely not need it."
For Muscle Spasm "I have been taking Skelaxin ever since 1994. I was suffering from Fibromyalgia. I had a bad car accident and had no clue what Fibromyalgia was. I found out that Fibromyalgia is not pleasant at all. I finally found a doctor that properly diagnosed me, and he prescribed me Skelaxin. I don't know what I would have done without it. I have tried other muscle relaxers, and they did not work or they made me too drowsy to function. I am much better now, and I usually take one Skelaxin at night before I go to bed."
For Fibromyalgia "I have fibromyalgia and more recently have been dealing with severe stenosis in my L5 as well as my L2, 3, and 4 that can only be described as crippling. I have been on Skelaxin for two days and I thought my husband and my teen were going to cry because they got their wife and mom, respectively, back, and I can sleep longer than 4 hours at a time. It is nice."
For Muscle Spasm "Started Skelaxin for muscle spasms in low back, upper back, and neck. My first try at taking it I took it 3x/day for a couple of days and on my next visit to the Dr., I told her that I could not take it on a routine basis like that due to the sleepiness. She told me to take it on an as-needed basis. I also tried it just at bedtime and thought it was that which was making me so terribly hard to wake up the next morning. So I stopped that. But within the last week, I must have strained the muscles in my lower back, I was having terrible pain and tenseness in my upper back. Also, for the past few nights, I have fallen asleep on the couch sitting up and developed horrible pain in my neck. I decided to try it again while others were around, and it has been working."
For Fibromyalgia "I have had fibro and chronic fatigue for years. I used to take Skelaxin occasionally. When I developed degenerative bone disease and increasing arthritis, I decided to take it regularly and see what happened. Over a period of a few months, I have found that my pain has reduced significantly. It is one of those drugs that seems to work better when taken regularly as opposed to for an acute attack. The downside is that it is expensive, even in generic form."
For Fibromyalgia "Went to the doctor yesterday due to muscle spasms from fibromyalgia. She put me on Skelaxin and it's WONDERFUL. I actually felt halfway decent for the first time in forever, even able to get some much-needed household chores done."
For Muscle Spasm "I have torn ligaments and shoulder issues and skelaxin helps if taken properly. Someone at the top commented that it is no longer made. I don't believe that is the case as I just filled prescription within the last 3 weeks, although it did have to be ordered as the pharmacy was out of stock. I have taken this before several years back."
For Muscle Spasm "I tried Skelaxin, but the gastrointestinal side effects of gas, bloating, nausea, increased stomach acid, and stomach pain were bad. Had to discontinue medication because of gastrointestinal side effects. Would not recommend this medication."
For Fibromyalgia "I have fibromyalgia, and it helps with my muscle spasms and my back pains and other pains that I have with my fibromyalgia. My doctor only wants me to take it on an as-needed basis for the muscle spasms, but when they get really bad, it helps a lot..."
For Fibromyalgia "I take Skelaxin for the coat hanger neck pain associated with my neurocardiogenic syncope, and the severe pain I get from fibromyalgia. I love it! It helps me move more comfortably, and I don't feel exhausted or 'high'. I used to take Neurontin, but that didn't help with pain that much. Being a single mom of 3 kids ages 14, 11, and 2, that wasn't an option."
For Muscle Spasm "Skelaxin seems to be great. I have taken it for about 3 days (800 mg prescribed 3 times daily). I have even taken it on an empty stomach (bold move) and walked through a grocery store. It worked great. I was not 'foggy' or feeling drunk. I have taken it at work and have not noticed any adverse side effects except for a slight headache. Nothing good is without some trade-off. I recommend this for those who need daytime/night-time pain relief and do not want to feel 'doped up' like other muscle relaxers can do."
For Fibromyalgia "I have fibromyalgia, scleroderma, and polymyositis, all have to do with muscle pain and tendon pain. I must say, I went from shuffling in the morning, not being able to walk, to feeling little pain. It's been a month now. I am also on methadone, which, by itself, did not help. I do feel very fatigued and out of sorts, but I would rather be like this than the way I was in pain."
For Muscle Spasm "During high school, I began having several episodes of ridiculous pain in my back (I was a very healthy athlete at that time also) and ended up experiencing numbness in my left leg to the point I could hardly ambulate (I say ambulate because walking was NOT the only thing it affected). My dad, luckily an M.D., gave me samples of Skelaxin. As long as I took it approximately 2.5 hours before a practice or game, it only helped. After that time period, however, my coordination was markedly decreased, though it did tend to take the right fielder by surprise. ;) In short, back then I loved it. I just started back on this after approximately 2 years off for a potential slipped/herniated/from hell disc in the L2-L4 region, so... fingers crossed!!"
For Muscle Spasm "I had a muscle spasm across my back for 3 weeks. I took Aleve, Ibuprofen 800, Capzasym, Biofreeze, Ice, my husband massaged the area every night. All this provided very little relief. I went to the urgent care doctor recently for a sore throat and mentioned the spasm I am experiencing. He gave me Skelaxin samples. After the first dose, I expected to pass out like I do with muscle relaxants, but I was not drowsy. Instead, I experienced something pleasant - relief!"
For Fibromyalgia "Skelaxin has been wonderful for me. I first tried it 3 years ago when I could no longer tolerate the pain and spasms associated with my fibromyalgia. Like many other people, I needed something that I could function with, and Flexeril had a sedating effect. I have experienced no side effects on Skelaxin."
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