Question 1

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

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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 2

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 3

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 4

metaxalone 800 mg and adivan together?

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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!

Question 5

will metaxalone show up on a drug test?

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Occasionally: Metaxalone is not a drug of abuse, so most labs won't te st for it. Unless someone asks. Most urine tox screens are 2-part: a dipstick immediately to get a rough idea of what you've been taking, and a lab confirmation run on sensitive instruments to break down what the exact meds are in you, and in what concentration

Question 6

what are the side effects of metaxalone?

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Drowsiness,....: Dizziness, irritability, nervousness, headache, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, jaundice and, if you are allergic, a rash.

Question 7

how long is it safe to take metaxalone?

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Metaxalone: There is no limit in the literature as to how long one can take this medicine. There are side effects of course, some minor, some more serious including liver issues. It states you have chronic pain - do you have a pain doctor who can follow your symptoms and help you decrease the use of it?

Question 8

will skelaxin (metaxalone) show up on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Even if it shows, you need not worry about it.  Skelaxin (metaxalone) is not a narcotic medication.  There are some labs which are very sophisticated and will determine almost anything that you take.  Most other labs look for narcotics and sedatives.

Question 9

skelaxin (metaxalone) 800 mgtab monarch ph. its side effects.?

Accepted Answer

Same as others: Like muscle relaxers in general the side effects of skelaxin (metaxalone) include sedation, fatigue, nausea/vomiting & allergic reaction.

Question 10

can you take ativan .5 and 800mg of skelaxin (metaxalone) together?

Accepted Answer

You can do anything: Mataxolone (skelaxin) and lorazepma (ativan) are both centrally acting medications with CNS depressant side effects. The answer to if you are able to take these two medications together lies in the hands of the prescribing physician. It may be or may not be a safe combination which only your doctor may answer for your own safety.

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