Skelaxin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Skelaxin has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 85 reviews on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 12% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Skelaxin

Anonymous
July 25, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "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."

9 / 10

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September 26, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "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."

1 / 10

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Taken for 2 to 5 years
February 1, 2024

"Skelaxin has been the very best alternative for me when I look at all of the meds prescribed for me and have failed. I hope it does not go off the market because the help it provides people in TRUE pain far outweighs those who try to abuse it. Skelaxin has been a pain-saver for me! I have been taking 800 mg 4X a day for over 4 years and I love how it relieves my pain."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 26, 2010

For Muscle Spasm "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."

9 / 10

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dre...
March 30, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "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."

6 / 10

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dis...
November 8, 2013

"I feel like the Skelaxin (Metaxalone) works sometimes. If I am in real pain, it does nothing other than make me flighty and unable to realize I am in pain. But it does not relieve the pain. I am not sure what I have yet because I am going through the testing processes. I would not ever want to be put on this medication again for severe pain because it does not work. I have been dizzy and have loss of memory quite often also."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
March 28, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "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."

8 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
May 30, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "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."

1 / 10

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Che...
March 25, 2015

For Muscle Spasm "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."

10 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 15, 2017

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

10 / 10

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Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 4, 2014

For Muscle Spasm "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."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
February 23, 2011

For Fibromyalgia "I take Skelaxin for my degenerated disc disease, it's helping with pain a lot. Also, I'm losing weight because it suppresses my appetite, so that's a plus."

7 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
June 2, 2012

For Muscle Spasm "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."

10 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
April 9, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "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."

1 / 10

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Hol...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 31, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "Helped sleep but caused restless legs syndrome."

4 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
July 25, 2012

For Muscle Spasm "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."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
February 26, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "I was given Skelaxin for a herniated disc, and it has also helped tremendously for my fibromyalgia."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
March 2, 2008

For Fibromyalgia "My doctor put me on Skelaxin to help me get the knots out of my muscles. The only thing that Skelaxin has done for me is make me lose weight."

4 / 10

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lis...
September 14, 2010

For Muscle Spasm "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."

8 / 10

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Joe...
March 22, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "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."

10 / 10

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Jes...
May 25, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "Great medicine if you use it during the day. Half of one is sufficient to get away from being drowsy and still pain-free."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
April 12, 2011

For Muscle Spasm "Helps reduce the amount of pain a great deal, without the drugged-out effect."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
October 7, 2009

For Muscle Spasm "Works great, I do not feel like a zombie."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
September 8, 2009

For Muscle Spasm "Makes my back pain tolerable, and helps me stay active. Doesn't always control the pain, but helps quite a bit most of the time. I am using it with ibuprofen."

7 / 10

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Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 10, 2013

For Fibromyalgia "I take Metaxalone when I feel the pain coming on. For at least three days, then I stop because I have to still take aspirin for other conditions. It alleviates some of the pain."

7 / 10

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