Skelaxin for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• September 19, 2009

"I have tried everything out there, and for me, this is a drug that allows me to finally have a day without pain. I have had four cervical spine surgeries and two shoulder replacements. After the surgeries, I started having terrible muscle spasms around the neck/shoulder area. I pretty much gave up and just stayed home. I feel like a new person."

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2009

"Likewise. As others here have posted, I had an L-4/L-5 issue. It required a laminectomy in 1995. I also have no ability to control myself from overdoing dosage with medicines that have mind-altering effects. My doctor knew this and prescribed Skelaxin 'as needed' and a daily stretching regimen. 'As needed' has been very controllable, even for me (with my weakness for overuse). My pain is relieved and my mind stays clear."

• red...
• November 26, 2008

"Very good! I was given samples to try instead of the usual generic Flexeril I usually take for muscle pain/spasm from severe degeneration in c-spine. This medicine works better and for me had no noticeable drowsiness. I can actually feel the release of spasm and loosening of joint pain, unlike the other which leaves me half conscious. Great stuff."

• Gkk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2018

"I had fibromyalgia and muscle pain. With this med, it felt like my skin was on fire, and I couldn't sleep. I am now appealing to Medicare to keep my Soma, which has worked for me for at least 5 to 6 years now."

• won...
• September 7, 2010

"I had to go to 800 mg of Metaxalone every 6 hours (directions from the inpatient pain specialist) while trying to recover from an emergency laminectomy L3 & L4, even though the regular directions say per 8 hours. It helped for a while, but now I am off of it temporarily so the spine specialists can figure out how much of the scoliosis is due to which spasms. The original injury caused total paralysis progressing over 6 weeks; I had no choice but to get the surgery. Long ago, I took Baclofen for the great pain and spasm relief. However, it caused major memory loss and other mental weirdness that caused people to think I was psychotic. Thank God for a wise doctor who knew about this rare side effect. If you take it, BE CAREFUL!"

• BkP...
• July 25, 2010

"No bad side effects, but minimal pain relief in lower back. I did notice lowered tension in shoulders, and it felt a lot like Flexaril. Flexaril really causes some bad side effects for me. Skelaxin had no side effects that I noticed, just not right for my condition. I'll give it credit for lowering general muscular tension, though."

• Anonymous
• July 6, 2011

"I have muscle problems in my upper and lower back from carrying drums in drumline in high school. My back hurts constantly every day (but a very tolerable and mild pain). But those of you with back problems know that you have good days and bad days. On the bad days, I started taking 800 mg Skelaxin, and it did absolutely nothing for my pain. It provided the same amount of relief that 2 or 3 Aleve provides."

• phi...
• January 14, 2009

"Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome - I was recently diagnosed with RLS (a condition I thought to be psychosomatic until I got it - it's real!). I thought my wife and I were going to have to sleep in separate beds due to my tossing, turning, stretching, etc. to get relief. From the first dose of Skelaxin, the problem was eliminated. It's a wonder drug in my personal opinion."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2010

"I had muscle spasms from sleeping on my stomach, and I couldn't function much at all. I told my doctor I needed something to relieve the pain, but something I could function on at work and while driving. She prescribed this, and I love it. The only thing I can tell from it whenever I take is relief of my spasms. No drowsiness or loopiness for me."

• Anonymous
• May 22, 2010

"I was prescribed this after a very minor fender bender. I thought I was fine after the accident. But as I sat in my work chair, I turned to the side to get a printout, and I just got stuck! Stuck by the pain. After the chair situation, the day just got worse. I went to an urgent care where I got the prescription for this along with physical therapy. The conjunction of the two might have led to the speedy recovery! After some spring cleaning today, I knew I would need some Skelaxin. I know, seems like normal wear and tear for a homeowner. But when you are as inactive as I am, even an extra activity can be excruciating! Being allergic to ibuprofen also doesn't help. One Skelaxin later, and my leg and arm pains went away. Thank goodness."

• Anonymous
• April 30, 2011

"I take this medication for pelvic floor dysfunction. It works well, but does leave me a bit foggy. I try to only take one pill a day, but I definitely notice I'm not as sharp for the entire day after taking it. But I couldn't get through physical therapy without it."

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2008

"Episodic incidences of serious back spasms and pain due to having herniated discs of L4 and L5. Skelaxin relieves the spasms so I get back to somewhat normal in as short a time as possible without feeling drugged out and tired. It works so far as to what it was prescribed for."

• Anonymous
• December 18, 2010

"I found Skelaxin made me drowsy, but it also made the muscle spasms go away. I take it at night because of that, but I realize that I may be a special case because 800 mg of Motrin makes me sleepy as well."

• Anonymous
• July 25, 2008

"I just had back surgery for a ruptured disc three weeks ago, and my surgeon prescribed me Skelaxin to help with the remnants of muscle spasms I was still having. I was expecting it to knock me out, but I was actually able to study for an exam, and I was virtually pain- and spasm-free."

• Rev...
• September 26, 2017

"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."

• Anonymous
• April 26, 2010

"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

"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."

• Anonymous
• March 28, 2008

"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."

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

"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."

• Che...
• March 25, 2015

"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

"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

"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."

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

"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

"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."

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

"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."