Metaxalone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• red...
• November 26, 2008

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

• Funster
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2018

Skelaxin (metaxalone) 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"

• wonde...
• September 7, 2010

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "I had to go to 800 mg 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 awhile, but now I am off of it temporarily so the spine specialists can figure 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!"

• Anonymous
• July 6, 2011

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "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 800mg Skelaxin, and it did absolutely nothing for my pain. It provided the same amount of relief that 2 or 3 Aleve provides."

• CA...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 27, 2013

For Muscle Spasm "Was prescribed this medicine after weeks of crippling muscle spasms due to CRPS in lower left leg, ankle, and foot. Very effective at 800 mg 3x daily. My neighbors are relieved I no longer awaken screaming in pain from the spasms, as am I. Very expensive, but worth it."

• Jenna
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2017

For Fibromyalgia "Metaxalone just amazed me. Not only does it relieve muscle tension, it has helped with all my pain including fibro, bulging discs, facet joint arthritis, carpal tunnel, and the excruciating pain of dequervians tenosinovitis. Unlike other meds, it doesn't sedate me, and I've had no side effects except a bit of irritability the first couple days. I only hope it continues to work as effectively for years to come. The BEST thing I've taken, and I've tried A LOT of things!"

• Anonymous
• May 22, 2010

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "I was prescribe 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 print out and I just got stuck! Stuck by the pain. After the chair situation, the day just got worst. I went to an urgent care where I got the prescription for this along with physical therapy. The conjunction of the 2 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 home owner. 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."

• esvaj...
• January 14, 2017

For Muscle Spasm "Dr is wants me to switch from percocet to metaxalone for my herniated & stenosis of cervical nerves. It doesn't help with the pain in my neck or arms. It also makes me dizzy, headachy & I get an upset stomach."

• BkPain
• July 25, 2010

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "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 efffects 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."

• Teeyah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2019

For Fibromyalgia "So far no side effects on metaxalone, but I am not taking the full dose as I have to work in an office with patients and am nervous. But I actually feel improvement it's amazing and I don't feel sleepy or loaded. So far so good. My hands feel relief for the first time in a months. This is the best medicine I've tried for me so far and I've been in pain for 11 years."

• Harmon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2023

"I have tried other muscle relaxers before with minimal success. Typically, I require a shot of Ketorolac just to be able to withstand the constant pain. My doctor recently gave me a prescription of metaxalone 800mg. I took 2 pills after dinner around 7 pm, and by 8:30 pm, I felt a wave of sensation that relaxed my entire body. My sciatic pain and tightness in my neck, shoulders, and hips just washed away. I didn't feel tired or cognitively impaired like when I took prescribed Valium and cyclobenzaprine. The metaxalone caused a sensation similar to what I've felt when I meditate, and my muscles release. I felt clear-headed and relaxed at the same time. I did notice some small sleep disturbances initially when I would take it directly before bed."

• Wheat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2019

For Muscle Spasm "I've been taking 3-4 800 mg Metaxalone tabs/day for about 5 years, and it takes about 1/2 hr to start feeling muscle pain relief, but it's not enough to take the pain away on it's own. I need to take one or two 50 mg hydrocodone tabs with it to be effective."

• philh...
• January 14, 2009

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "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

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "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
• April 30, 2011

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "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
• December 18, 2010

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "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."

• Review
• September 26, 2017

Skelaxin (metaxalone) 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."

• Anonymous
• November 26, 2008

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "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 as time as possible without feeling drugged out and tired. It works so far as to what it was prescibed for."

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

For Muscle Spasm "I have had all my PARAthyroid and thyroid heads removed. Therefore I have severe tetany seizures often. I was taking flexaril but due to insurance issues had to switch. Went to xanaflex which did not work as well but still helped quit 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."

• dream...
• March 30, 2008

Skelaxin (metaxalone) 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. Over all... I think it is a great medicine for muscle spasms. I have Fibromyalgia, but I can't tell that it helps any with that."

• disne...
• November 8, 2013

Skelaxin (metaxalone) "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."

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

For Muscle Spasm "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
• July 25, 2008

Skelaxin (metaxalone) for Muscle Spasm "I just had back surgery for a ruptured disc three weeks ago and my surgeon perscribed me Skelaxin to help the 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."

• Anonymous
• April 26, 2010

Skelaxin (metaxalone) 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."

• Cooner
• January 18, 2020

For Muscle Spasm "Was prescribed for back issues (3 fusions) and out walking in snow, boom fell on a 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."