There are 203 ratings for the drug: SKELAXIN in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for skelaxin: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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2	whiplash and back spasms	little groggy	I am not entirely sure this does anything for me as far as relief. I continue to take it, but still experience pain. This stuff is expensive.	F	39	2 days		1/29/2010
5	MUSCLE SPASMS	NONE	THIS MEDICATION WORKED INSTANTLY. I HAD TERRIBLE UPPER BACK SPASMS BETWEEN MY SHOULDER BLADES AND TRIED HEAT AND ICE, NOTHING WORKED. I HAVE TAKEN SKELAXIN IN THE PAST, AND ALWAYS HAVE HAD INSTANT RELIEF.	F	34	30 days		1/20/2010
5	Upper and lower back pain & spasms	None	Have tried many other meds but skelaxin is only one that works consistantly. When my back starts to spasm and can barely move it is a wonder drug to me. Like any meds it may not help everyone as well as others but if it does it is the best. I would highly recomend it. I only take as needed	M	39			1/12/2010 Email
3	ruptures discs neck and lumbar	heart palpitations, my normal rate is 60 beats permin,about 5 times a day for about 15 minutes, it goes up to 80 or 90 beats per minute.		F	47	6 months		12/29/2009 Email
5	bulging disks, pain in muscles	only side effects ive experienced has been when mixed with other meds that say "grogginess" and then it feels like im falling asleep when i look at the tv or driving or comuter, but if i miss a dose i feel like a severe cripple and my muscles contract drastically. the cost is outrageous	before taking it i barely could get out of bed because of the severe pain that i was experiencing, but im not yet diagnosed. I truly depend on this medicine every day and i take 3 x's 800mg each day	F	35	8 months		12/23/2009 Email
5	Back Spasms	None	Relieved the significant pain in my lower back within the first 2 doses. No side effects so far after 3 days at 800 mg 3 - 4 x a day.	M	37	3 days		12/13/2009
3	lower back spasms	Worked good for the first day I took this drug, but on the second and third day developed severe stomach cramping like heartburn in the solar plexus region. I will discontinue.	800 mg 2X a day	M	59	3 days		12/6/2009
2	Neck pain	diarrhea, headache, jittery, tired	First dose I took was half a pill (400mg) and about 40 minutes later it hit me like a brick wall and I had to lie down. Dizzyness followed by feeling jittery and tingling in my limbs. Still felt the effect of the drug for the next couple days. Next couple times I took the drug I reduced it to just a quarter tablet. On the last dose I woke up with a headache and felt very tired. The side effects for me outweigh the benefits of the drug.	M	45	1 weeks		11/21/2009
5	severe muscle spasms	when I'm on the maximum dose for several days I can be a little bit groggy.	I don't know how I would have functioned without this drug. I am prone to severe muscle spasms and only take this medicine when I need it. It helps with the terrible pain of occasional spasms, as well as helping to prevent spasms when taken before bed. I have a very sensitive stomach and can't take any NSAIDs or pain medicine stronger than tylenol but Skelaxin hasn't bothered my stomach at all. I've been a college student for the last several years and Skelaxin hasn't interfered with my ability to think and it doesn't make me feel drugged. My new doctor thinks I've been on it too long and wants to take me off of it so I was looking into long term side effects and haven't found anything yet.	F	46	5 years		11/13/2009
1	back pain	I took 1 pill and within an hour or so, it relieved the pain. However after about 3 hours, i felt numbness in my legs and when I tried to walk, I nearly fell. I have been walking with a cane now for three days and my legs still feel rubbery and there is still some numbness. I hope this is not permanent.	The back pain is gone, but the side effects continue. I took only one pill and will never take another. I feel the drug should be removed from the market.	M	74	1 times		10/29/2009
5	Trapezius Muscle Spasms	None	I am shocked by the other ratings. My pain was so intense, all I could do was cry. After taking Flexril for 6 wks with no relief, my doctor prescribed Skelaxin. Within 1 hour of my first dose, I had no pain. The spasms did return the next day but, the meds continued to work quickly after dosing. Within 3 days, I really did not need to rely on the pill. I am completely happy with this drug.	F	37	3 days		10/28/2009
4	Spinal Stenosis (bad leg pain)	Depression, tireness, dizziness ...	On a scale for 1 to 10 , I give Skelaxin a 7 (from a 2) as far as using my legs again and easing the pain.. But the cost is REDICULOUS $ 256.00 for 60 pills of 800 mg...1 tablet every 8 hours as needed for spasms. I take it as directed for it IS NEEDED... Approxamately $4.25 per tablet ! So buying Skelaxin will stop soon for there is a shortage of $$$ around here.	F	63	3 months		10/22/2009
1	Neck Pain	I took 400 MG. for two days, the third day I woke up and couldn’t get out of bed, walk, or go to the bathroom or anyplace else without my husbands help, my hands, arms, and legs shook like someone who had a severe case of Parkinson’s disease.	Skelaxin is the worse drug I’ve ever taken. I took 400 MG. for two days, the third day I woke up and couldn’t get out of bed, walk, or go to the bathroom or anyplace else without my husbands help, my hands, arms, and legs shook like someone who had a severe case of Parkinson’s disease. He called the doctor’s office right away, explained the problems I was having and took me to his office as fast as he could. The doctor did some blood work, checked me out and told us that he would call when he found out something. We went directly home from his office because I was dizzy wanted to lay down. We were only home for about an half hour when the doctors office called and told my husband to get me to the hospital’s ER room as soon as possible, as my electrolytes were dangerously out of whack. When I arrived at the ER, right away they started hooking me up to an IV. I was in the hospital’s ER. for 2 days before they let me go home. It took me about 3 weeks and 2 doctors visits before I was able to get around by myself. I will never take that drug again for as long as I live.	F	76	2 days		10/22/2009 Email
5	lower back pain, muscle spasms	mild rash on my neck	This definitely calmed the muscle spasms and allowed my body to relax and heal the strained back muscles. I was functional again after one pill! On the 4th day I developed a minor non-itchy rash on my neck, which is a small price to pay for being mobile again.	F	41	5 days		10/20/2009
5	Low Back Pain	Slightly drowsy, but manageable; metallic type of taste in mouth; slightly disconnected	So far, I'm loving this medication. It's the only medication that has ever taken away my back pain - I'd say at the 98% pain free level, and I've tried a lot in the last 9 years (degenerating discs, SI joint problems, chronic pain). For me the side effects are slight, and nothing that prevents me from working or living my every day life. I use it while taking Ibuprofen to help reduce inflammation (though the Ibuprofen alone has never taken away the pain). I'm taking it at the 400 mg dose three times a day and the Ibuprofen at 400 mg four times a day. I only use it during periods of flare ups when the back "goes out" and seriously interferes with my life. So, the length of time taking the drug listed is really for this last flare up.	F	40	1 days		10/20/2009
1	lower back pain	The first night I took it and went to bed within an hour. I felt sleepy and weird. The second night I took it and tried to continue doing some homework. After about an hour I could no longer sit up or stand and my shoulders and neck/jaw were so tight I could do nothing but lay flat and I became scared that something would happen. This morning I woke up and my back is tighter and hurst worse than before I started taking the medicine.	Did nothing for me. I feel worse than before I started taking it. I'm going to give it one more day and I"m calling the doctor in the morning.	F	19	2 days		10/15/2009
1	lower back spasm, pain, numb legs	SEVERE anxiety, irritability, nightmares	would not have been worth the side effects even if it had worked for my pain. i also react badly to most anticonvulsants; don't know if that had anything to do with it. if you MUST take this medication, keep an eye on your mood and ask a friend to check whether you are thinking rationally!	F	33	7 days		10/14/2009
4	back pain/spasm	MILD OCCASSIONAL HEADACHE FIRST FEW DAYS	Overall I like Skelaxin.It works well for me. Within 2 hours of taking first one i felt relief. It does not make me dizzy or tired. I always take it after food to avoid dizzyness.	F	39	1 weeks		10/12/2009 Email
1	back pain	Approx 1 hr after taking 400mg (1/2 800 mg tablet) I experienced increasingly severe dizziness, narrowing and blurred vision, rapid breathing, nausea and profuse sweating. I was unable to even stand to reach the bathroom, had to crawl.		M	52	1 days		9/13/2009
2	lower back pain	dizziness, red rash on back and chest, prickley feeling all over, can't sleep	took two doses of 800 mg. eight hours apart, made me feel awful, red itchy rash and a terrible woozy feeling. Haven't had any more but next day still feel awful, rash has not gone away.	M	66	1 days		9/2/2009
1	c5 disk degeneration	no side effects	like taking candy, did not help with pain or muscle relaxation at all	F	45	7 days		8/12/2009
4	Lower Back Pain	NONE	I am very surprised by all of the negative comments on this drug. I have 800mg tabs and take only as needed. These pills do work great for me. I've had everything else including steroids and this drug works the best! They really help my spasms and swelling.	F	46			8/7/2009
1	back pain	tiredness, cramping in both legs, numbness in both legs, weakness in both legs	Got these from my doctor. Took them for 2 days, the third day I experienced all that side-effects, I couldn't go to work. I had to see my doctor in an emergency appointment. The scary thing is that my doctor seemed not to know that I was having those side-effects from the Skelaxin. When I mentioned I had cramping, numbness... in my legs, she just thought they came from my back pain, she thought the back pain elevated to a new level that affected the nerves to my legs.	M	36	2 days		7/31/2009
1	stomach muscle pain versus hernia	nausea,vomiting,woozy,fatigue,flu like symptoms	little pain relief, too many side affects, never have side affects except for dry mouth on one other medication, and flushing with "non flush niacin" an expensive medication insist on a sample before you purchase a 30 day script	F	54	1 days		7/16/2009
5	Lower Back Pain	None whatsoever	Taking 800mg 3 times a day, on 2nd day and back pain is almost completely gone	M	27	2 days		7/10/2009
1	arthritis	numbness in lower back & legs, also severe headaches. I take aspirin as part of my med regimen, so I normally do not have headaches	I have been on med about 5 days, no relief from pain	M	68	5 days		6/24/2009 Email
1	Muscle Pain in Back	Drowsiness, depression	Did not help back pain; had 2 car incidents in those 2 days (you may wish not to drive while on this medication)	M	52	2 days		5/31/2009
4	fibromyalsia	dizzyness	I love it. My doctor had me on Flexeril on and off for months with lots of side effects but I saw another doctor that put me on Skelaxin and it was like a miracle. I felt better without feeling drugged up. My back hasn't locked up since I started taking it and the tingling in my back has stopped too. I haven't felt this good in almost a year!!	F	35	45 days		5/29/2009
1	Back pain	Took 1 pill and blacked out. Not passed out - blacked out and drove 30 miles home.	Black outs USED to be listed as a rare side effect.	F	45	1 times		5/29/2009 Email
3	Lower Back Pain	Mental fog, skin irritation (itchy), fatigue, moodiness	Did help ease back pain, but this drug was expensive and side effects seemed to even out or even overshadow the drug's benefits. This seems to be the only site where TRUE negative side effects are mentioned!	M		7 days		5/27/2009
2	Rhomboid muscle spasm	Side effects started out with an inability to focus, severe fatigue, and nausea. 6 days later it is interacting badly with my anti-depressant/depression, making me very anxious and irritable, and all side effects are still present. My mental clarity has noticeably worsened...barely able to think or type this list. Not taking another dose.	Has helped some with pain.	F	38	6 days		5/12/2009
2	pinched nerve	Anxiety, nightmares, waking up frightened.	I rarely have nightmares, but have had three since I started taking Skelaxin. I will not take it again. It's 2:20am and I'm afraid to go back to sleep.	F	50	5 days		5/9/2009
2	neck pain	severe headache, mental fog, sleepiness	$450 for 30 day supply of 800mg at 3x/day. My head felt like it was going to explode and it did nothing to relieve neck pain. In fact, the 2 days I took the medicine were the worst neck pain days I've had. The 3rd day I just couldn't take it again and was able to go back to work. By 2:30 I was so tired that I went home, went to bed and, except for a couple hours mid-evening, slept until it was time to get up the next day for work. I still have the neck pain problem, but otherwise I am back to normal.	F	57	2 days		5/8/2009
1	Muscle spasms after neck strain	depression is much worse, very tired and sleepy, blurred vision, some nausea	I have taken 2.5 800 mg pills / day for 1 week. It has helped very little if any. I'm ready to try something else.	F	52	7 days		5/7/2009
2	hamstring tear	didn't specifically seem to act as a muscle relaxant. more like a depressant that made me extremely tired and very difficult to think and reason properly at work, where i need a muscle relaxant the most.	i wouldn't recommend this medicine based on my experience. the side effects severely outweigh any benefits. i can't afford to have a nurse follow me around because of my impaired mental state and fatigue.	M	43	10 days		4/28/2009
1	Lower back pain	Anxiety, constricted breathing, headache	This drug did nothing for my back pain. It made me anxious and made it hard for me to think and put sentences together. Only took one dose. Don't think I will take anymore. I guess I should have researched it some before taking. I'd rather have the back pains than taking this drug.	M	39	1 days		4/8/2009
1	Lower back spasms	Developed severe hives 4 days into taking Skelaxin. Went to ER and was given Benadryl. Five hours later had to return to ER as the hives got worse; given more Benadryl and Prednisone.	I was astonished by another person's comments on this site that this side effect of Skelaxin is NOT reported in their literature handout. How utterly irresponsible of this company!	F	69	4 days		4/2/2009
1	Neck muscle spasms, spurs, arthriti	Foggy, emotional, throat swelling.	A waste of 50 dollars to feel this way. Still in pain too! This is my first try at anything for my diagnosis. Any suggestions? I get an MRI Monday. I also have degeneration in C5 & C6. I feel like I slept on my neck wrong everyday, chiropractor can't help. Tried flexoral and but made me so so tired. Getting frustrated and I just started!	F	43	3 days		3/26/2009 Email
1	Chronic back pain	1. Anxiety. 2. Extreme depression. 3. Extreme mood swings. 4. Restlessness. 5. Irritability. 6. Hemorrhage. 7. Leg cramps. 8. Leg & arm twitching. 9. Numbness, especially in teeth. 10. Headache.	I experienced headache, as well as some of the more common side effects of Skelaxin, but the worst was hemorrhaging throughout my entire body along with severe, abnormal vaginal bleeding. I had bruises forming on all pressure points of my body just from sitting or sleeping. This is extremely dangerous, not only because of the amount of blood lost, but also because of other complications that come with hemorrhaging, such as thrombus (clot) detaching from primary site and moving to the heart or lungs which can cause death! If you experience this, please stop taking this medication and see your physician or go to the nearest ER so they can give you the necessary antitrhrombotic treatment to restore your system back to normal, as this is a serious side effect!	F	39	5 days		3/23/2009
1	crushed pelvis	I have been on this med for a week now - I feel like crap! No other way to explain it - tired, weak, body aches, like I have the flu! They took me off flexeril 3x's a day to one 800mg at night - I am sooo tired but can not sleep, even with vicaden and valum at night		F	33	5 days		3/10/2009
3	lower back pain	I appreciate the reduction in back spasm related pain. However I feel...like crap (drowsy + slightly nauseous) making it hard for me to concentrate at work. I think it's either work in pain or just lie down and feel crappy. I took this before and I remember as soon as I could discontinue using this one I did.		M	33	2 days		3/6/2009
3	hip & leg pains, numnis in foot	could not tell i had taken any thing other than the pain did seem to ease some in the hip regin not in the leg at back of knee	none, however did find that hydrocodone/apap 10/325 woked extremely well for all simptoms noticeable side effect not sleep well for several hours after taking	M		10 days		3/2/2009 Email
1	herniated discs, pinched nerves	none	Skelaxin did nothing for me. Flexeril worked much better for me.	M	33	10 days		3/1/2009
1	Muscle spasms from car accident	I started getting mild temperature every time I took them, but didn't realize it was a problem until I hit a fever of 103 and developed hives on my arms and legs.	It really helped me deal with the pain but it is not worth the risks of the side affects or the price! This stuff is expensive!!	F	42	7 days		2/8/2009
1	muscle pain	I had a severe reaction! My throat started closing up, my face swelled up and turned red, it got very hot, my heart raced, I felt like I was going to pass out. I had to go to our local urgent care because it was closer the the ER. The doctor there said that my throat was so swollen that he was surprised that I could carry on a cohearent conversation. They treated me with an epi- pen and Benadryl They didn't tell me I might have a rebound reaction the next day and I ended up calling 911 the next day and was taken to the ER. It has been over 3 weeks and my skin is still very dry and my bladder is very irritated and I have had hearburn every since. Plus I just feel like crap all the time now.	I emailed and phoned the company King Pharm. and this morning I asked them to reimburse my medical costs as my research showed that this is a common occurance and the Rep. told me, and I quote "There are so many people who have so many adverse reactions that we can't possibly reimburse them all" WHAT?! I almost died because of their medication!! I am really upset that a drug company can use us as lab rats and get away with it. I have read that this has happened to many people. I have contacted a couple of Class Action Lawyers to try and get my medical costs reimbursed. I cannot believe that the drug companies get away with this. If anyone wants to join me in trying to get a Class Action Lawsuit going let me know. Dizzie@budget.net. I just want my $2000.00+ bills paid.	F	47	1 days		2/6/2009 Email
2	muscle pain (unknown cause as yet)	Well, it'4am here and I am in same pain and wide awake. Only been on 1 day but I think thats enough. Terrible gas pains as well from this.		F	38	1 days		1/25/2009
1	Pain all over from car accident	Severe stomach pain	800mg tabs - This drug did nothing to relieve my pain, seemed to have no real effects at all until after my third dose at which point I began having stomach discomfort which after my fourth dose in 24 hours turned to severe stomach pain. 24 hours since my last dose and I am still suffering severe stomach pain.	F	27	1 days		1/25/2009
1	LOWER BACK PAIN	Swelling of throat, neck and face. Fever. Dry mouth. Rapid,erratic heartbeat. Body hot to the touch, excessive sweating. Burning eyes. Loss of concentration.	Was taking Skelaxin for about a week to two weeks before effects took place. Was diagnosed with Acute pharyngitis and went off skelaxin. Once feeling better I took skelaxin again for my back and all systems returned immediately with the first dose and much more intense.	F	35	10 days		1/24/2009
3	Severe Stiff Neck & TMJ Syndrome	Loose yellow diarrhea, sometimes uncontrollable	I've had success when I've taken Skelaxin in the past for muscle spasms under my shoulder-blade w/related neck spasms but I don't recall getting diarrhea. Yet now for this Stiff Neck (post slip/fall) I've definitely correlated the diarrhea from taking Skelaxin. It's unfortunate because it IS helping my symptoms. Hmm; wonder if I can take Immodium with Skelaxin?	F	47	14 days		1/18/2009 Email
1	muscle pain, hip	swelling- hands feet, face and general puffyness, charlie horse type leg cramps, headache,discolored urine, dry mouth	had little or no affect on muascle pain	F	51	3 days		1/11/2009
3	muscle spasms	extreme tiredness muscle weakness	skelaxin works for my spasms but I stay extremely tired and can tell I have lost some muscle tone	M	61	5 weeks		1/5/2009
1	pain in neck, shoulders	Could not sleep, thought I would vomit and pass out. My heart was pounding.	My husband stayed up with me as I was really frightened and could not lay down or rest. I only took 800 mg at bed time. Never again.	F	54	1 days		1/5/2009
4	muscle spasms	None that I can detect.	I only take this med when needed, then only 400 mg. I usually only need it occasionally. My usage has been over the course of 5 yrs.	F	66			12/29/2008
3	Fusion L5-S1 and a Cage C5-C6	Weight Gain, dizzy, Nasal congestion, stomach upset, weird taste in my mouth and "Yes," Sleepness	I do not like this drug! But, Parafon Forte had eaten a whole in my stomach and in the State of PA you cannot get any other muscle relaxants. So, I am just here.	F	50	4 weeks		12/23/2008
2	Herniated disc (l5-s1)	Nervousness, paranoia, face swelling, tounge swelling, swelling of the nasal cavity, sleeplessness, and clostrilophobia.	After taking skelaxin I did notice a relief of the tension in my shoulders and decreased back pain from a herniated disc (l5-s1) but after experiancing the side effects of this medicin I will never take skelaxin ever again!!! I would rather be in pain then suffer these side effects again!!!	M	34	3 days		12/21/2008
2	Trapezius Muscle Spasms	None?	Nothing. Didn't help the pain, but in two days of taking the medicine (800mg) 3x day, my spasms started fading. I also took 800mg of ibuprofen 2x day.	F	20	2 days		12/8/2008
3	extreme tension upper shoulder/neck	depression/crying spells; anxiety in middle of night; headaches; mild stomach pains; tingling sensations	My side effects were not unbearable (except to my husband who can't stand to see me cry two or three times a day), but I have not seen a significant enough decrease in my tension and pain to warrant taking it any longer. And just reading through these side effects others have listed has made me agree with the previous post that maybe this drug should be prescribed more cautiously or taken off the market. My doctor scribbled out a prescription for it in two seconds flat after just a slight mention of pain in my shoulders/neck! No questions asked! That's kind of scary!	F	24	6 days		11/30/2008
1	back pain	my heart felt like it was going to burst and so did my head the jitters where overwhelming i have a high tolerence for pain and medicine this stuff felt like it was going to kill me !!!	i had to call 911 cause the side effects where so strong this medicine should be taken off the market!!!will never use again	F	31	1 days		11/27/2008 Email
1	lower back pain	This medicine helped me to fall asleep but after 3-4 hours of sleep i was wide awake feeling jittery and anxious. I have been up since 4 this morning. Dont know how im gonna last all day at work on no sleep.	Ask for a sample first before you spend over $100 on this and find out your body cant tolerate it!	F	29	2 days		11/20/2008
2	back muscle pain	One hour after taking the medicine, my left foot began to cramp and I couldn't stop it then the right foot and up to my calves. Still had the back pain but the muscle cramps/small charlie horse in my legs were quite uncomfortable. Got up three hours later and walked and didn't have any returning symptoms	I'd prefer something else, don't know if I want to try it again tonight but may.	F	61	1 days		11/14/2008
4	Lower back muscle spasms	Mental fog,extreme gastrointestinal problems.	This drug helps a lot with muscle spasms. It is very effective in eliminating pain and spasms for me. The large problem is extreme gastrointestinal problems. I have lost weight. At 105 lbs I do not want to lose any more. I will take this medication occasionally at night if needed, but due to the abdominal problems will try doing the stretching exercises and taking aleve.	F	52	21 days		10/16/2008 Email
1	unexplained back pain	Did nothing for back pain. Had muscle tightness and pain in legs as an after-effect	I had a very strange reaction to Skelaxin. I took one pill on 3 separate occasions several days apart. After the first dose (that did not help my back at all) wore off I noticed my muscles felt very tight - especially in my legs. A couple days later I thought I'd try it again. I took one pill before going to bed. I woke up with pain in my right leg from my hip down to my calf, and muscles so tight I could barely bend over. I thought it was a fluke - that I must have just slept wrong or something. I had the same symptoms when I woke up for the next 3 mornings even though I had not taken any more doses. After the pain and tightness went away I stupidly thought I'd try one more time and took a pill before bed. That was over a week ago and I have been woken up by the pain in my hip and leg every morning since. Once I am up for awhile it subsides but comes back the next morning. I think this morning it may have been less painful so I'm hoping it's starting to go away. I will NEVER	F	52	3 times		10/13/2008
5	cervical discs 2, 3, 4 , 5 & 6	None	I've been battling cervical disc herniations and ruptures for 20 years and after two laminectomies (1989 and 1999) two more herniations in 2002, Skelaxin has made me remember what it's like not to have neck, arm and shoulder pain. I was given samples for 3 800mg doses daily for 8 days and felt good for the first time in years! I also take two 500mg doses of Naproxen EC daily. The samples that the DR. gave me only lasted for 8 days and for the last two days of not having the Skelaxin, I was reminded of just how much pain and discomfort I had undergone in the last 20 years. The DR. just gave me a Rx for 30 pills per month for the next 3 months and I just took my first dose from the new perscription this evening. After enduring what I have for the last 2 decades, I'd buy it at twice the cost.	M	54	8 days		9/25/2008 Email
3		Felt a little weird. Muscles felt a bit like jello. Very mild. Skin dry.	It is definitely dulling my spasms to an overall ache. The sharp stabs are gone. I feel a bit odd but not "zombie-like" as with Flexril which made me want to kill myself. I'm sure it's helping but not to a great degree. Just enough to keep me surviving...which is really what I need. Flexril and other drugs like that make you so stoned you can't function. I can function on this. I'm also taking a bit of Vicadin, but trying to keep that to a minimum so I can "think". The Skalaxin does seem to get some build up after taking a few days. Not supposed to be addictive and you can function mentally to a moderate degree. Might not help with super bad pain. I get everything from hives to depression from most drugs so so far this one seems pretty good for someone who is sensitive. Non-addictive and you can function mentally to a moderate degree. Might not help with super bad pain. I get everything from hives to depression from most drugs so so far this one seems pretty good fo	F	45	2 days		8/29/2008
2	herniated C5/6 & C6/7 cervical disc	Initially felt muscle relaxation, but felt foggy and unable to focus. I have a 4 year old daughter at home who needs a mother...not a zombie, so I have stopped taking this drug. I also noticed mild stomach upset and an ungodly salty taste in my mouth while using it. Risks outweighed the benefits for me personally.	Is there a muscle relaxer out there that you can function normally and feel focused during day to day routines? I have never used any medications in my life until I herniated my discs and I am so frustrated that there aren't better ways to treat this pain than popping pills. Anyone else have the overwhelming salty taste in their mouth from this drug? Yuck!	F	35	3 days		8/26/2008
5	Cervical strain induced headaches	One bout of nausea, limited fatigue	I'm post rotator cuff surgery, with screws. I experienced most pre and post surgical pain in my trapeziod, which would trigger a stiff neck and occasional migraines. I also spend a lot of time at the computer - sometimes for twelve to fifteen hour stretches for several days in a row, seizing up my upper quarters. Skelaxin worked a miracle for me on my last project, helping my muscles stay looser when I was cramped in front of the screen. And the first time I played tennis after starting the meds, I could tell immediately that my swing was more free, and I didn't spasm. I read another person's report that after taking Skalaxin, he or she began to experience lumbar spine pain. I run three miles a day and never had low back problems until I started on Skelaxin. It might be a coincidence, or maybe the medicine is relaxing my "core" muscles too much. I'm going to stick with it because I'm growing convinced that it's perfect for computer tension and sports's shoulders, and just do	F	47	2 weeks		8/25/2008 Email
3	S.I. joint pain / injury	Tired, spacey	I have severe pain in my lower back and hips. Skelaxin did nothing for the pain but did knock me out so I have finally been able to sleep through the night. If you ask me a glass of wine has the same effects as Skelaxin.	F	27	4 days		8/11/2008
1	Severe Muscle Spasms	Very slight drowsiness , very light mental fog	I have no insurance and for $3.35 each I would have just as well to have burned my money.	M	37	30 days		7/23/2008
1	sciatica	Extreme vomiting, sharp abdominal pain, itching, weakness. After one day, I was dropping the telephone and car keys. This is a frightening medication.		F	59	2 days		7/21/2008
4	neck pain -fusion of c5-c6-c7 disk	I did have a pritty good headache tonight.But I have them on a daily basis.so we will see.	I have had neck pain for over 20 yrs along with migrains.They believe they are cause by stress.I have taking everything under the sun.Flexerill no longer works.I now have the the c5- c6 c-7 starting to fuse together,which is causing burning in the c6.it feel like someone is butting a cigarette out on my neck.I cant sit up at a computer for more than 10 minutes,and the burning starts and doesnt go away.Standing is better but doing the job I do doesnt help that.I unload trucks of about 300 peices weekly which means I have to use my arms at shoulder hieght and that makes it worse.I took the pill 2 times today and im sitting typing and its been more tha 15 minutes and no burning,so im keeping my fingers crossed..will let you all know what happens.	F	40	1 days		7/16/2008 Email
3	upper back pain	A little spacey at first,	seemed to reduce pain but after taking several days began to have lower back ache	M	56	7 days		7/3/2008
4	Chronic Tension Headaches	Hives but I get hives with every muscle relaxer.	This drug works very well, I only take one per day in the morning and I am pain free all day, I have fibromyalgia and that is what is causing the "tension headaches" and Skelaxin has literally worked miracles. I have gone a total of 10 days without a headache and neck pain of any kind.	F	35	10 days		6/21/2008
3	HAVE CHONIC BACK PAIN FOR 10 YRS	IM GETTING NAUSOUS, AND THE HEADACES FEEL LIKE MIGRANES AND MAKE ME SICK 2 MY TUMMY..SO I STOPPED IT..I WANT TO TAKE IT BUT, I DONT NEED THE HEADACES..HELL IVE TAKEN SO MANY MEDS IN 10 YRS I FEEL LIKE A DAMN DRUG STORE..WITH HAVING 3 BACK OPERATIONS AND RETIREING FROM THE USPS(HAD NO CHOICE) I GET DEPRESSED 2 SOMEDAYS, BUT, THE HEADACES R YUCKY SO I STOPPED..IM 42WM AND I GUESS I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT, 2 LIVE WITH CHONIC BACK PAIN..ALL FROM PICKING UP A BOX WRONG AT WORK..GO FIGURE!! ANYHOW, IM NOT REALLY SURE HOW THIS WORKS I DIDNT GIVE IT ENOUGH TIME..CAUSE OF THE SIDEAFFECTS...	I TAKE SOMA 5 TIMES A DAY 350MG, OPANA ER 40MG(WHICH MAJORLY HELPS), NEURANTON, AMBIEN, ETC..ETC..IF I COULD GIVE ANYONE COMMENTS DONT MESS UP UR BACK..IT TOTALLY SUCKS LIVING IN CHRONIC PAIN!!BUT, THE LAST OPERATION I HAD I HAD AN IMPLANT PUT IN MY BACK TO TRICK THE PAIN LONG STORY EMAIL ME IF U WISH..SO NOW I LIVE WITH A BATTERY IN MY LOWER RIGHT BACK N THE THING IN MY SPINE TO TRICK THE PAIN..IT WORKS ABOUT 60 PERCENT..I HAD TO TRY AND DO SOMETHING FOR MYSELF..NO ONE UNDERSTANDS UR PAIN UNLESS THERE ALSO GOING THRU PAIN IVE LEARNED..	M	42	2 days		6/9/2008 Email
2	Neck & Back Pain, Acute Sciatica	I feel like I have a short fuse. I think it makes my pressure go up. Keeping an eye on it.	My prescribed dose was 1/2 to one whole tablet at night. I took one whole tablet right away. It has done nothing to help the pain. Will call doc to up dosage. Maybe take 2 or take another during the day.	F	44	7 days		6/8/2008
4	fibromyalgia	Makes me sleepy and dizzy.	800mg 3-4 a day was the only thing that got me out of bed and allowed me to move without having to scream because of the pain, stiffness and muscle spasms,(etc) which never stopped. My fibro got worse and worse. I tried lots of medicine before Skelaxin they helped for a few weeks and then they didn't. I no longer have prescription coverage so I really stretch a month's supply. I have a very high tolerance for pain 6 kids/natural & 1 husband 30 years. But Fibromyalgia knocked me off my feet totally.	F	44	2 years		6/5/2008
3	Low back pain and radiculopathy	Extreme dizziness and foggy brain.		F	44	2 days		6/3/2008 Email
5	osteoarthritis in lumbar spine	Slight fogginess, slight forgetfulness...benefits WAY outweigh any side-effects so far!	This has helped my low back pain immensely! I take 800 mg with alternating NSAIDs 2-3 times a day, and it works beautifully. I take Flexeril instead sometimes, especially at night at bedtime, but Skelaxin is great for daytime usage. I hate that there is no generic yet, but I will pay the 50 dollar co-pay happily because it's such an effective med.	F	26	1 weeks		5/23/2008
4	back spasms	sleepiness, drowsy		F	50	6 days		5/23/2008
3	severe night calf muscle cramps	Felt a bit antsy in bed, then after 3rd dose felt I had the flu - bouts of severe stomach cramps, dizzyness and headache. Have been off it for 2 days, but still getting symptoms.	Not sure how effective, but it has helped the calf cramps which were extreme and not responding to other meds.	F	54	3 days		5/21/2008
4	Back Pain/Muscle Pain	Slight relaxation	I take this medication as needed 800mg every 4 hours. I am usually very sensitive to medications and at first had to cut the pill in half to make 400mg. Once my body got used to the medication, I was able to increase it to the 800mg and it is quite effective for muscle, neck and accompanying headache pain.	M	47			5/5/2008
3	lower back pain	nausea, weight gain (eat very lightly, & only to control the nausea), left eyelid twitches frequently (for 1-2 hours almost nonstop ~ 4-5x daily), feeling as if in a "fog"	helps with pain, but side effects are bothersome	F	52	4 weeks		4/19/2008
4	pulled muscle; lower back spasms	Bloated, sometimes dizzy, somewhat depressed.	Currently taking 800mg 3 times per day. Very pleased with how the drug has alleviated the pain but I am very bloated (everything I wear feels tight). I get dizzy if I stand or turn too quickly and I'm beginning to feel a little depressed.	F	44	3 days		4/17/2008
5	Back muscle spasm	none	Works really good on my back spasm, 3 800mg pills a day. I have taken this medicine for a muscle spasm in my neck also and it help a lot just seemed to take longer to have an effect as it did for my back	M	35	4 days		4/16/2008
4	Cervical disc disease/arthritis	Severe constipation	This medication makes me feel somewhat better, but it is not good to take during the daytime. I have used it more often in the evenings and at night. The severe constipation is a real problem though. What to do?! I'm choosing not to take it.	F	53	30 days		4/11/2008
2	Post ACDF - Muscle Spasms	Extreme dizziness, which caused difficulty walking. Migraine headache with visual distortion.	It seemed to help spasms, but pain level in neck seemed higher. Skelaxin did not help and I would not recommend it.	F	37	2 days		4/6/2008
4	back muscle pain and tension	The only thing I have had was a horrible migraine. but I am prone to migraines to begin with, so this may not be from the pill itself. Other than that, it works GREAT!	I take 3 800mg pills a day. the first day I took it, I noticed relief right away. My doctor told me I was the worst case of muscle tension she has seen. I am on my second day, and I feel relaxed. NO PAIN!!! Only wish it was cheaper!	F	28	2 days		4/1/2008 Email
1	back spasms	Horrible side effects, nausea, felt sick and achey all over, no muscle realxation, rapid heart beat, felt like I had the flu.	DONT TAKE THIS DRUG, its soooo expensive and for me it was like paying to get ill. And it didnt help my back spasms at all. I only took two 800 mgs in one day and I still feel sick 2 days later.	F	31	2 days		4/1/2008
1	Neck strain	dizziness, confusion, naseausness, body aches, double vision	Was prescribed for neck strain - helped with neck pain, however stopped taking it because I've never felt this bad before. Pain is gone, but side affects are horrible. one week after stopping Skelaxin I started having double vision and after 2 days of double vision I was sent to the ER by an urgent care physician. I had a CT scan which came back normal. ER dr asked if I had been on any meds and I told him Skelaxin and he just shook his his as in "duh, there you go"... now my vision is getting slightly better, but constantly fatigued, muscle aches, dizziness; and thats with me taking 1/2 the doze - i'd break the 800mg in half and you must understand - I'm a pretty big guy - 5'8 & 210 lbs. I've never felt this horrible in my life. Will never, ever take Skelaxin again	M	33	4 days		3/4/2008
3	back spasms-herniated disk	helped spasms but do not like tingling sensations felt in back and felt very irritable.	Tingling sensations and irritability worse to deal with then the spasms. Robaxin was my previous muscle relaxer and that one made me very depressed. Do not like these two.	F	40	3 days		2/23/2008
1	Torn muscle in shoulder	Mental fog - irritability - headache	I get the feeling that my Dr prescribed this because some pharm rep brought a tray of cookies and a box of pens to his office. Initially, my upper back was cramped up after tearing a muscle in my shoulder - the medicine seemed to loosen it up on the first day - but after taking it for 2 more days - the headaches, irritability & mental fogginess outweighed any initial benefits. Thank god the pharmacy didn't have enough pills for my full prescription - there's no way I'd take this for more than a few days - and it's expensive as hell - there's older drugs that work much better than this stuff.	M		3 days		2/23/2008
5	Lower back muscle pail	No side effects at all. Only take this when I'm having problems with my lower back muscles. Helpes relax the muscles, and normally I only have to take it 2-3 days and then I feel great.		F	60	3 days		2/21/2008
4	back pain/spasms	No side effects.	I have taken Slelaxin with and without food 3x daily along with Ibruprofen. I have gotten some relief and will continue to take this medication for the 5 prescribed days.	F	51	2 days		2/19/2008
3	muscle spasms for herniated disc	Hardly no side effects at all for me. I may have gotten drowsy on an occasion or two, but that's really about it.	This medication was prescribed to me to see if it would help with the muscle spasms I experience due to a herniated disc. The drug didn't work wonders or anything like that, but it did seem to make a small bit of difference.	F	35	4 weeks		2/14/2008
1	DDD, chronic pain	Thought I was losing my freaking mind! Hallucinations, rage, couldn't concentrate.	All this and ZERO relief. All for $144 for 40 of these? PLEASE! 800mg of nightmare.	M	41	4 days		2/13/2008
1	severe whiplash after MVA	oggy neural processing"	After taking approx my second dose of skelaxin, noted I was iching all over. Didn't connect the itch to the drug because I had been rear-ended in a high speed- collision on the interstate and attributed my FOGGY thinking to the shock of the impact. It's been 8 days since the accident, and almost a week since I quit the medication. Saw my allergist a few days ago who suggested I take zyrtec,or benadryl until the IgG-mediated response to skelaxin I'm experiencing (ie allergic reaction) goes away. This could take a number of days! Taking Benadryl at night which gives relief for sleep, then I itch all day long, in a pattern that comes and goes. I am at least the seventh person I have noted who has reported allergic-type reaction to this medication, and I am also noting that many who report the itch are female in their 30's and 40's.	F	34	3 days		2/11/2008
1	TMJ	diziness, muscle weakness, depression	I only took half a pill a couple of times and I could not believe how groggy and foggy I was. I even felt moody and depressed until a couple of days after my last dose. No thank you with these side effects.	F	32	3 days		2/7/2008
1	Muscle Pain	Severe Stomach Pain	I wouldn't recomend It to anyone	F	61	1 days		2/3/2008
5	Bulged L4,L5,S1 discs	Euphoria, relaxation	I LOVE this drug, it is the only thing so far that has helped me tremendously without horrid side effects. Been trying everything except heavy narcotics for pain I've suffered from for 10 years from a work injury.	F	49	7 days		1/10/2008
5	bone spurs lower vertebra	a little sleepy the first week, but not bad. Really stopped the spasms and acute pain.	I also love this drug. I can get away with not taking any vicodin for days! I feel normal for the first time in ages. I have scholiosis (sp??) and numerous bone spurs all over the vertebra from my neck to my lower back plus many serious degenerative changes. At first only vicodin worked. Now I can do without the vicodin most days. I have a sensitive stomach and migraines and have had NO problems at all with this med.	F	55	2 months		1/8/2008
5	pain lower back (lumbar)	no adverse side effects whatever	I experienced immediate relief after taking Skelaxin. My entire lumbar area so tight any movement brought pain. I had physical therapy with only minor relief. After my first dose within hours I could move freely, all tightness gone.	F	60	2 days		1/6/2008

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