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Skelaxin (Metaxalone) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most frequent reactions to metaxalone include:

CNS: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and nervousness or “irritability”;

Digestive: nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset.

Other adverse reactions are:

Immune System: hypersensitivity reaction, rash with or without pruritus;

Hematologic: leukopenia; hemolytic anemia;

Hepatobiliary: jaundice.

Though rare, anaphylactoid reactions have been reported with metaxalone.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED SKELAXIN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Skelaxin. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Skelaxin side effects / adverse reactions in 46 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-15

Patient: 46 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective

Suspect drug(s):
Skelaxin
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Skelaxin
    Dosage: 800 mg, unk



Possible Skelaxin side effects / adverse reactions in 63 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-07

Patient: 63 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective

Suspect drug(s):
Skelaxin
    Dosage: 800 mg, 4x/day
    Indication: Muscle Spasms

Skelaxin

Metaxalone
    Dosage: unk, 4x/day
    Start date: 2009-01-01



Possible Skelaxin side effects / adverse reactions in 15 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-12-16

Patient: 15 year old male

Reactions: Agitation, Tinnitus, Drug Ineffective, Head Injury, Rectal Haemorrhage, Deafness, Headache, Constipation, Somnolence, Gastric Ulcer, Suicidal Ideation, Gynaecomastia, Weight Increased, Fatigue, Mood Altered, Anger, Muscle Spasms, Rash, Aggression, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Memory Impairment, Erection Increased, Influenza

Suspect drug(s):
Geodon
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Tegretol
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor XR
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Soma
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Celebrex
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Lexapro
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zoloft
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Imitrex
    Indication: Headache

Lithium Carbonate
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Risperdal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Elavil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ritalin
    Indication: Headache

Lamictal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Paxil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Klonopin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Pamelor
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zyprexa
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Depression

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Pain

Cymbalta
    Indication: Depression

Cymbalta
    Indication: Pain

Mirtazapine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Skelaxin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor
    Dosage: 3.75 mg
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Depakote
    Indication: Headache

Wellbutrin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Buspar
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zomig
    Indication: Headache

Seroquel
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Valium
    Indication: Hypotonia

Valium
    Indication: Anxiety

Valium
    Indication: Pain



See index of all Skelaxin side effect reports >>

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2010-07-21

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