Question 1

is 10 800mg skelaxin (metaxalone) an overdose?

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10 pills in a day?: Taking 10 pills of skelaxin (metaxalone) 800 mg is definitely an overdose.  Therapeutic dosage is three times daily.

Question 2

can it be possible for you to overdose on two metaxalone 800mg?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The recommended metaxalone dose for adults is one tablet (800 mg) 3-4 X/day. Maximum daily dose is 3200 mg. Many doctors prescribe 2 tab.(1600 mg ) BID. However, It's always best to take any medication under a doctors instructions.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: skelaxin (metaxalone) overdose?

Accepted Answer

See below: Metaxalone is the generic name for skelaxin, which is a muscle relaxant.  An overdose implies that a person has taken more than the recommended dose of skelaxin and is suffering from complications from that which can include over sedation, respiratory depression, and even respiratory arrest.

Question 4

can metaxalone cause nausea? i've had nausea all day since i took one and can't seem to feel better.

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Yes: Yes, nausea is a common side effect of Metaxalone aka skelaxin (metaxalone).

Question 5

would flexeril or skelaxin (metaxalone) be more effective for upper trap & neck spasms/tension? which one is less likely to cause unpleasant side effects?

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Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl): This medication can be used on a longer-term basis and actually has a chemical structure related to some of TCA. It will also improve your sleep. The main concern is urinary retention in males with large prostates. Check with your doctor what is best medication for your individual situation.

Question 6

can muscle relaxant such as soma or skelaxin (metaxalone) cause tacycardia?

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Yes: This can occur with many medications including these two different types of muscle relaxants but this incidence is typically low.  With physician supervision, discontinuation of these medications for moderate length may help determine whether the drug is the culprit or that you require further cardiac testing.

Question 7

pregnant and on adderall, gabapentin, skelaxin, (metaxalone) & baclofen. will the meds cause harm to the baby?

Accepted Answer

Talk to doctor: You need to have this discussion with your prescribing physician(s).

Question 8

on adderall, gabapentin, skelaxin, (metaxalone) & baclofen. i might be pregnant. will taking these meds cause harm to the baby?

Accepted Answer

Risk vs benefit: Pregnant or not it is important to weigh benefit vs risk. Discuss with your doctor everything you consume including otc which are not prescribed and your diet.

Question 9

could prolonged use of vikodin ultram skelaxin and aleeve cause profuse sweating my husband has chronic pain and arthritis and has been taking these meds for 3-5 years.  he is having episodes of sweating even at rest- could this be a sign of other symptom

Accepted Answer

Though : Though there are large number of side-effects associated with any drug, the fact that he has been taking them for a long period of time argues for a different reason for his profuse sweating episodes.  Recommend that your husband evaluated by his physician for another cause of the sweating.

Question 10

metaxalone 800 mg and adivan together?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Metaxaolne is a pretty strong muscle relaxant that can cause sedation. Ativan, (lorazepam) as a benzodiazepine, is also a strong muscle relaxant and sedating medication. Using the two together can cause severe sedation and their side effects can compound. If you have been prescribed both, stagger the dosing to avoid these compounding side effects. Hope this helps!

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On adderall, gabapentin, skelaxin, (metaxalone) & baclofen. i might be pregnant. will taking these meds cause harm to the baby?

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Could prolonged use of vikodin ultram skelaxin and aleeve cause profuse sweating my husband has chronic pain and arthritis and has been taking these meds for 3-5 years. he is having episodes of sweating even at rest- could this be a sign of other symptom

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