What is the most important information I should know about metaxalone?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to metaxalone, or if you have
anemia (a
lack of red blood cells), or severe kidney or
liver disease.
Before using metaxalone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have
liver or kidney disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take
metaxalone.
Metaxalone can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid
drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of metaxalone.
What is metaxalone?
Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations)
in the brain.
Metaxalone is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle
conditions such as pain or injury.
Metaxalone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking metaxalone?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to metaxalone, or if you have:
Before using metaxalone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any
drugs, or if you have liver or kidney disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to
safely take metaxalone.
This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether metaxalone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
How should I take metaxalone?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on
your prescription label.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any
doctor who treats you that you are using metaxalone.
Metaxalone is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include rest,
physical therapy, or other pain relief measures. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Store metaxalone at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do
not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
An overdose of metaxolone can be fatal.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, feeling
light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking metaxalone?
Metaxalone can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of metaxalone.
Cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and
medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by metaxolone. Tell
your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines, or any other muscle relaxer.
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