Metaxalone for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 3)

• Rev...
• September 26, 2017

Metaxalone "Day 2 on Skelaxin following a fall, which resulted in a rotator cuff injury and deep gashes on my arm. I feel not a bit of relief from this, combined with Mobil for the rotator cuff and Keflex for the open wounds. Better relief from 600/800 mg ibuprofen, but worried about stomach side effects of taking that much."

• Tex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2018

"This med really decreases the muscle spasms I get in my foot following a bunionectomy and 2 nervectomies, all on the same foot. The only side effect that I experience is an extremely dry mouth, which I can handle."

• Anonymous
• April 26, 2010

Metaxalone "I have fibromyalgia as well as muscle spasms related to lordosis and to an orthopedic problem, as well as dysmenorrhea. Skelaxin is my rescue medicine. If I get a calf spasm in the bad leg that a hot pack and some stretching won't subdue, half a Skelaxin will do the trick, no sedation, just good work. I'd give it a ten if it weren't so very expensive! When I have the very bad cramping related to my menstrual period, 100 mg of tramadol and 400 mg of Skelaxin will make me drowsy and unfocused, but it means that while I can still tell I'm cramping, it's like someone shouting inside a house while you stand outside, and I can get on with things as needed."

• dre...
• March 30, 2008

Metaxalone "Skelaxin (metaxalone) for muscle spasms worked great when I first started taking it. But as with all my meds, my body has become immune to it. It still helps some, but not as much. Overall... I think it is a great medicine for muscle spasms. I have fibromyalgia, but I can't tell that it helps any with that."

• Tet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2019

"I have had all my parathyroid and thyroid heads removed. Therefore, I have severe tetany seizures often. I was taking Flexeril, but due to insurance issues, had to switch. Went to Xanaflex, which did not work as well but still helped quite a lot, but I was tired a lot. Dr. switched me to Metaxalone, and it does not help at all. I have 800 mg, and each time I take it, the spasms might let up slightly but still continue. Not happy with this switch and will ask Dr. to put me on something else next week."

• Anonymous
• March 28, 2008

Metaxalone "My dr prescribed this to help with some muscle spasms I had related to TMJ. It works wonderfully for this condition. However, I recently pulled some muscles in my back shoveling snow. I used this drug to help try and alleviate some of the muscle spasms, but it did not work as well on this larger group of muscles."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2017

"Was on this med 3x a day for 4 months post back surgery. The entire last month developed severe diarrhea, several times a day, thought I picked up some kind of bacterial or parasite!! I decided to stop the med, and within 2 days, stool back to normal. Took 4 months until started to develop a problem."

• Fun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2018

Metaxalone "My side effects were racing heart, bloated stomach, gas, vomiting. Had to drink a gallon of milk for my stomach issues. Next day, still feel nauseous and popping antacids in an attempt to get stomach back to normal. Took pills to police to dispose of them. My option = trash."

• Coo...
• January 18, 2020

"Was prescribed for back issues (3 fusions) and out walking in snow, boom fell on icy steps. Shoulder literally popped out of socket and arm just dangling. Moved a bit and arm went back into socket. Just healed from another shoulder injury, so Skelaxin should help."

• Fre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2022

"Unfortunately, Flexeril did nothing to relax stiff muscles from chronic spinal stenosis nor fibromyalgia. Side effects of nausea, headache, and unpleasant confusion and general dysphoria. Nowhere near as effective as benzodiazepines."

• Rob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 11, 2016

"I have taken this medication 800 mg three times a day for two plus years. It does absolutely nothing for back pain from muscle spasms. The only good thing I can say is Workers' Compensation pays for it."

• Che...
• March 25, 2015

Metaxalone "I've been taking Skelaxin for my back and neck aches, hip pain, and head pain for years. It works well for my pain. Though it's expensive, so I usually break my tablets in halves in order to save."

• Cov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2017

Metaxalone "I've been on Skelaxin for a month now, and it's a godsend. Best medication for all my pain."

• PIL...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 4, 2014

Metaxalone "I have been taking this medicine due to lower back trouble. When I first took it, it worked great, now all it does is put me to sleep."

• Pam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2019

"I love metaxalone, I'm taking it due to sciatica nerve pain. This is day 2, and it got rid of those deep, painful muscle spasms, and I'm not lethargic."

• Bwa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2012

Metaxalone "I injured my back at work, it got to the point where it was difficult to get out of bed. My doctor put me on Skelaxin and tramadol. In a matter of weeks, I was back to work and feeling 100% better."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2017

Metaxalone "Was prescribed Skelaxin for spasms caused by an extensive back injury. Unfortunately, I'm not able to take this medication. Causes severe nausea, vomiting, and confusion."

• Wen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2018

"Metaxalone did help my muscle pain, but it caused depression and all-out rage."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2012

Metaxalone "I've had muscle spasms for 34 years. Nothing has worked to relieve the pain. I took two Skelaxin in four hours, and there has been no relief of pain or drowsiness."

• Sti...
• December 29, 2015

"This medicine had absolutely no effect on me at all. Spasms continued. It also cost $167. I value my health and will pay for proper treatment, but this drug was a big waste of time and money."

• Ram...
• May 14, 2017

"It is great for muscle spasms and/or pinched nerve."

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2020

"Metaxalone never worked for my muscle spasms. I quit taking them as they made me very nervous at night and raised my blood pressure."

• lis...
• September 14, 2010

Metaxalone "I was very skeptical about taking Skelaxin, but once I gave it a try, I instantly knew that it was going to help me with my muscle spasms."

• Joe...
• March 22, 2008

Metaxalone "I experienced almost immediate relief from the spasms I have in my neck. What a relief. I slept through the night for the first time in a very long time."

• nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2018

"I have low back pain with sciatica. This is good for alleviating my leg and foot cramping. It seems to help my low back pain. No side effects noted."