What is Metaxalone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MetaxaloneBrand:
Metaxalone is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
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How do members experience Metaxalone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle spasms | 157 | 55 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 109 | 36 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 92 | 36 | |
| Pain | 37 | 9 | |
| Muscle pain | 18 | 10 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepiness | 12 | |
| Drowsiness | 6 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 3 | |
| Constipation | 2 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | |
| Tiredness | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 30 | |
| None | 80 |
Member evaluations
Aturo
evaluated on Oct 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for muscle spasms: None
- Side effects: None
ricecrispies
evaluated on Aug 15, 2004
- Perceived effectiveness for muscle spasms: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
Tigertroll
evaluated on Jan 05, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for back pain: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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