SKELAXIN^® 800mg (metaxalone) Tablets—
Fast Relief for Muscle Spasms and Back Pain

Acute, painful muscle spasms and back pain are very common. In fact, back pain will affect 8 out of 10 people in their lifetime.⁵

SKELAXIN^® is a muscle relaxant with a low chance of drowsiness or side effects.^2,6,7 It can provide relief of acute, painful muscle spasms.¹ These kinds of spasms can cause back pain.⁸ SKELAXIN^® works best when it is part of a complete treatment program, including rest, physical therapy, and other measures of relief as directed by your healthcare professional.⁶

On this site, there are resources to help you

Understand Your Muscle Spasms and back pain
Learn About SKELAXIN^® and how to take it
Make Smart Moves and stay active during treatment

Look for the coach for helpful tips about muscle spasms and back pain

She can guide you to useful information and even exercises to help you keep moving while recovering from acute pain.

SKELAXIN^® (metaxalone) is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Metaxalone does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.

Important Safety Information

Taking SKELAXIN^® with food may enhance general CNS depression. Elderly patients may be especially susceptible to this CNS effect. The most frequent reactions to metaxalone include nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and nervousness or "irritability."

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SKELAXIN® 800mg (metaxalone) Tablets—Fast Relief for Muscle Spasms and Back Pain

Look for the coach for helpful tips about muscle spasms and back pain

Important Safety Information

SKELAXIN^® 800mg (metaxalone) Tablets—
Fast Relief for Muscle Spasms and Back Pain