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Below are Skelaxin (Metaxalone) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 2 ratings/reviews, Skelaxin has an overall score of 8.50. The effectiveness score is 9 and the side effect score is 9. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | | Skelaxin review by 50 year old female patient | | | Rating |
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| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Neck & arm muscle spasms |
| Dosage & duration: | | 800 mg taken 1 to 3 times daily (on & off) for the period of 6+ years |
| Other conditions: | | reflux |
| Other drugs taken: | | AcipHex | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | The Skelaxin aided in my recovery from cervical disc surgery. It eased muscle spasms and tightness in my neck, chest and arm. |
| Side effects: | | The Skelaxin would (at times) make me sleepy. And it would relax my stomach muscles, allowing stomach acid to creep up into my throat and cause a burning sensation. The AcipHex would keep the stomach acid under control. |
| Comments: | | As a result of my cervical disc (5-7) surgery, my neck, chest, left shoulder/arm/hand and face have a tendency to become inflamed if I lift something heavy, I am tired or I over use my arm. Therefore, I continue to take the medications to ease my pain and numbness. Additionally, I use Motrin IB, 200-800mg, as necessary. |
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| | Skelaxin review by 41 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Muscle Spasm |
| Dosage & duration: | | 250 (dosage frequency: as needed) for the period of as needed for several years |
| Other conditions: | | headaches |
| Other drugs taken: | | OTC's | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | It relaxed the spasm's in my back and neck, if not completely, at least by 50-70 percent. The best thing about this drug is that you can take it at work or during the day, and it does not make you drowsey or loopy. |
| Side effects: | | I experienced no side effects, other then the expected outcome, which was releif of the muscle spasam. |
| Comments: | | I take this drug only as needed, when my back or neck feels tight or in spasam. It is perfect for the weekend warrior, or someone who has occassional muscle soreness and tightness. |
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