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    • METAXALONE

    • QTY 90
    • 800 MG
    • Tablet

METAXALONE (me TAX a lone) is a muscle relaxer. It is used to treat pain and stiffness in muscles caused by strains, sprains, or other injury.

METAXALONE Lifestyle Interactions

  • Metaxalone 800mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Alcohol
    • Severity: Moderate
    • Notes for Consumers: Limit or avoid alcohol-containing drinks while taking this medicine. Using this drug along with alcohol can lead to serious side effects. You may feel drowsy or more tired when taking these drugs together. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you, and especially if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing, contact your health care provider immediately.
    • Notes for Professionals: Metaxalone may enhance the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants.

  • Metaxalone 800mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: High Fat Foods
    • Severity: Mild
    • Notes for Consumers: You may take Metaxalone with or without food. Choose to always take with food or without food. You may have a slightly different response to the medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
    • Notes for Professionals: Administering metaxolone with food may increase the risk of common drug-related side effects after administration and may result in a decreased duration of drug effect. Administration of metaxaolone with a high-fat meal increases the mean Cmax and AUC. Administer metaxolone on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.