There are 230 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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5		I think that it causes a loss of appetite. I can't take it with tramadol because it makes me sleepy but if I space it out by at least an hour then it doesn't	I have taken Skelaxin for about 9 years and it will help spasms in my back and terrible spasms that go from my feet to my groin in both legs. Skelaxin relieves the spasms in a matter of minutes after I take it. The best thing I have ever taken.Without it I would be sceaming in pain unable to move and I live by myself.	F	72	800 mg 2X D		7/28/2010
1	Shoulder Pain/ Spasms	Fogginess, light headed, "out of it", nausea, and loss of equilibrium...	I have been taking Skelaxin once a day before I go to bed.. I wake up and the whole next day I feel as if I am sea sick. I lose balance easily, very cloudy headed, and definitely nauseas... I would not recommend to anyone!!	M	22	2 weeks 800 1X D		7/27/2010
5	lower back pain	Slowed down my thinking a little bit but absolutely no other side effects.	First time used in conjunction with Nabumetone to relieve significant back pain (so, unclear which helped more). Have used again when back was reinjured at it worked well for me.	F	48	3 days 800 MG 2X D		7/19/2010
1	No - cost prohibitive	With a long list of ailmentsI ahve been having leg spasm that literally contortoin my toes & feet upwards onto my ankles so jumping out of bed I fall over. The spasming after 5 days [this time] includes 80% of my body....	Because of the cost & that I have other muscle relaxants that aren't working I wanted more info 1st & this has been the ONLY useful site. After reading these posts I can at least stop worrying myself into worst pain over whether to put out money I cannot give up!	F	62	0 days 1X D		6/26/2010
4	Fybromyalgia,Herniated discs,	Lots of energy,stomach pain,Heart papiltations...	Was very nervous about trying a new medicine with the others i take,but did and so far so good,I was veery tired all the time wth the fybromyalgia,and a terrible amount of pain added wth muscle pain and 7 disc herniated,wtith a picthed nerve in back,with the other med i take seeems to be helping me,very hopeful will have the energy,and less pain to function in the world:)	F	38	4 days 400 mg 3X D		6/21/2010
4	neck and shoulder pain	after 2 doses, mild headache, jittery, and hives from my knees to my neck	although it eased the pain there is just too many side effect that effected me.	M	58	1 days 400mg 3X D		6/8/2010 Email
2	back spasm	Jittery, hard to swallow, cloudy right eye, "big" tongue with slurring	I take this medication as needed per the MD. Sometimes I can feel the side effects but sometimes I feel nothing. The worst side effects I felt are actually happening right now. I just took Skelaxin about an hour and a half ago and am jittery. my arms and legs feel like jello but my back till hurts. What is alarming to me is that I am having a hard time swallowing like it feels paralyzed and my tongue feels "big" and I am slurring. I also have cloudy vision in my right eye. I did take Tramadol along with it but I`ve done this before and not felt like this.	F	28	800mg 1X AN		6/3/2010
5	Muscle tightness; bad back and neck			F	42	5 days 800 mg 4X D		5/14/2010
1	Muscle spasms	Suddenly I was paralyzed on my right side unable to move my lower body. Scared, I called my husband to help "move me" by gentle touch. Within 3 minutes I was fine. Two days later, it happened again when I was alone but I thought something else was going on with my right side. I took slow breaths & prayed it would subside. It did after about 2 minutes. The 3rd time it occurred I thought I was having a stroke as I couldn't move my jaw, neck, right shoulder down to my fingertips. We were driving in the car at the time. It was then I decided to seek Internet help & stop this medication. I went back to the other muscle relaxer I was taking & these incidences never returned.	What has NOT have worked for me may help someone else. I took it on a Thurs, Sat, Mon, & Wed. Four 800 mg doses in 7 days. My sister takes another kind muscle relaxer 3 times a day & if I take even half of one of those pills which had once been prescribed for me, I am so tired I cannot function. The kind I am taking works but my doctor told me to try Skelaxin as she thought it might be more helpful to me. It was NOT.		61	7 days 800mg 1X D		5/13/2010
3	severe muscle spasm	I am post lumbar fusion and have had severe muscle spasms in my hamstring muscles and sciatica since the surgery. They have been so bad I could not put any weight on my R leg without going through the roof. My doctor prescribed Skelaxin 800mg t.i.d. and have been taking it in combination with 10 mg of Flexeril. I just went out to walk the dog and looked as if I had muscular dystrophy. I was all over the place walked like I was drunk but it helped to take the pain away. It appears I can either have muscle spasms or very little muscle control at all.	I questioned the pharmacist about taking the Skelaxin with the Flexeril and she said a person could but is not usually recommended. I know one thing....I would not drive after taking this stuff. My muscles are completely loose to the point that I am having a difficult time walking.	M	57	2 days 800mg 3X D		5/12/2010
1	injury to hip and shoulder	Did nothing to ease the pain and muscle spasms in my hip and shoulder; however, it kept me awake for four nights with "jumpy legs," which I have never had before. My insurance plan did not cover this drug, so I paid $90 for 30 tablets - and now will just flush it down the toilet. Too bad you can't get refunds on prescription drugs.		F	69	5 days 800 mg 3X D		5/5/2010 Email
1	muscle spasms	no side effects	does not work, even after taking the full 4 days	F	48	5 days 800 mg 4X D		5/2/2010
5	Chronic back pain for years	maybe a little spacey at times	I have tried EVERYTHING for my back. Muscle relaxers, therapy, arthirtis meds, shots....everything, and nothing has given me as much relief as Skelaxin. This is the greatest thing ever. I was prescribed 4 800mg pills daily, but I only need to take 2 of those and I can feel a world of difference. I would recommend to anyone with pain.	F	30	2 weeks 800mg 4X D		5/1/2010
3	chronic Back and neck pain	I havn't started taking it yet, but after reading the posts I wanted to say that they recently came out with a generic version ( less than 5 bucks for a month!) Just to let you know!	I havn't started taking it yet, but after reading the posts I wanted to say that they recently came out with a generic version ( less than 5 bucks for a month!) Just to let you know!	F	21	1X D		4/30/2010
5	SKELAXIN			F	46	5 days 800mg 3X D		4/22/2010
2	Lower Back Pain	Felt a little "out of it"	After 2 days, it should be doing something. Right? No effect. Lower back is locked up, maybe worse than before. Hope it starts to kick in soon.	M	52	2 days 800 mg 3X D		3/30/2010
1	Muscle pain in shoulder and neck	Hives ALL over body, painful sores inside mouth, puffy eyes and lips.	I absolutely HATE this drug! I started taking it to relieve some shoulder and neck pain caused by an accident. I took it for about 2 weeks before these huge hives started popping up all over my body. I got sores in my mouth and on my tongue. My eyes look like somebody punched my. My lips are huge and swollen. I even got sores in my genital area. I wasn't sure if it was even the skelaxin that caused these side effects until last night. My neck and shoulder pain has increased so I took a skelaxin and this morning all of my symptoms had returned. I will NEVER take skelaxin again.	F	30	30 days 800 MG 1X D		3/27/2010 Email
1	Back Injury	Some relief, then in the middle of the night, I woke up with an intense panic attack. Nervousness, jittery, sleeplessness, paranoia, manic/depressive. I got about 7 hours total of sleep over a week. I had suicidal thoughts as there seemed to be no way out.	I thought back injury and my state of mind about being injured was causing the intense side effects, but the onset was sudden and I did a Google search and realized that Skelaxin was causing the severe side effects. I'm a fire officer and can't afford to lose mental sharpness. I still have some side effects although I stopped taking drug a few weeks ago. I had a panic attack last night, but I fought through it, something I couldn't do before.	M	51	5 days 800 mg 1X D		3/25/2010 Email
3	Lower back muscle injury	Makes me sleepy, very relaxed. Maybe a slight headache, but nothing severe.	I pulled a muscle in my lower back, not really a big deal, but I went to the doctor to make sure it wasn't something worse. This stuff didn't do much for the sharp, stabbing pain I had when moving, but it did have a positive overall effect and probably keeps me from stressing the muscle when I move. The pain is getting much better, but the doctor said it would over time, anyway. Like all drugs, this will be perfect for some people, ineffective for others. The trick is to find the one that works for you; no drug has the same effect on everyone.	M	43	2 days 800 3X D		3/16/2010
1	Cervical neck pain	It worked but it made me very confused and "nervous". By the 7th day I was ready to jump out of my skin. Now I know what a panic attack is. I thought I was dying and sacred out of my mind. Skelaxin is a horrible drug.	Skelaxin should be taken of the market. The side effect far outweigh the benefits for most people. The leading cause of death and injury in the US is our health care system. http://medicalholocaust.blogspot.com/	M	55	400mg 1X D		3/8/2010 Email History
4	Lower back pain due to disc tears.	So far to date no side effects to speak of other than just a slightly bit drowsy, however far less than I get from a standard dose of Vicks Formula 44D cough syrup. I don't have a high tolerance to alcohol, so I am choosing not to mix the two... not to mention the warnings say not to.	I noticed a positive effect in my lower back within about 40 min to 1 hour of taking my first dose. The dose seems to last about 5-6 hours in me before the pain starts coming back. It seems to help me sleep through most of the night as it mitigates my back pains. My doctor gave this to me to help me with my back pains while I wait for my appointment for injections. The injury is due to a rear end auto collision that resulted in a permanent injury and tears to my L3/L4 Discs.	M	36	3 days 800mg 2X D		2/26/2010 Email
4	osteoarthritis	none	i have severe osteoarthritis ( 2 hip replacements one knee ) shoulder shot,fingerhave heberdin nodes, and severe degenerative disc. So what do I do I go hiking in utah combined skelaxin with mobic ice and heat and I hiked daily for 30 days 3miles in morning 3 in afternoon was my limit. no side effects with skelaxin what so ever .I know my days are numbered but have been an mega athlete all my life and I am committed not to go quietly into that good night.just wish I could loose weight even though i weigh the same as i did 40 years ago it is more fat now rather then muscle. some days pain is so bad I can do nothing regardless of what I take MRI confirm i'm on borrowed time fusion lurks in my future. Rage ragr aginst the dying of the light.don't postpone joy.	M	63	800 3X D		2/21/2010
1	Neck & back pain, muscle tightness	Black-out when mixed w/alcohol, diarrhea, ringing ears, thirst...	I took 1 tab, 400mg a few hours prior to going out to dinner w/friends. I had several glasses of red wine throughout the evening. I woke up at 3 in the morning, after blacking out. I don't remember anything about dinner or the ride home! My boyfriend said that at first I was hyperactive, talkative and 'drunk'. But as the night went on I couldn't hardly walk,and he had to feed me at the restaurant because I couldn't hold a fork. Needless to say, we had to postpone our after dinner plans. We came home early and I passed out immediately on the bed. I have a normal to high tolerance to alcohol and medications. I didn't consume enough wine to leave me totally smashed(similar to the feeling of having shots of tequila all night!)...This medication is very dangerous w/alcohol! It's horrible to not be able to remember ANYTHING about the night! After awakening from my comatose state, I was so thirsty and my ears were ringing loudly. I drank 3 glasses of water. It was difficult to go back to sleep. My shoulders were tense, my feet and hands sore w/tingling and shocks of pain. I took this medication before (off and on for the last 2 wks), and I wasn't able to tell a difference in my back and neck pain and muscle tightness. But, I think I can relate the severe headaches and thirst to Skelaxin. It's very expensive and ineffective. The side-effects are not worth trying it any longer. And NEVER drink while taking this medication, especially if you're by yourself!	F	29	2 weeks 400mg 1X D		2/21/2010 Email
1	ddd/muscle spasms	dizzy.sick.headache.	dang my Dr jus gave me a handful of these "professional sample not for sale"boxes of the stuff.he said just to try it out.i dont like the side effects.	M	31	1 days 800 4X D		2/17/2010
2	Shoulder Pain, Inflam and Arthritis	None	not effective for me and my situation. No real side effects, no benefit. Very expensive.	M	39	1 months 800 2X D		2/16/2010
4	Neck Pain	None. Not even mild drowsiness.	I suffered from neck pain that would trigger migraine type headaches for two months - the headaches completely incapacitated me. I started taking this combined with 400 mg ibuprofen and it's been great. After a day, the headache was gone. It took two weeks but the neck pain is gone. AND it's helping my lower back pain too. The only thing is I have to take them both at the same time. If I take them at separate times, I don't get the same results.	M	43	4 weeks 800mg 3X D		2/15/2010
1	sever lower back pain	This druG scares me. I have lower back pain after an epidural last month. I took this medication at 11pm and woke up at 4 am to feed my baby and I was dizzy. My eyes were blurred and honestly I felt like I was tripping on acid. I was scared to go back to sleep but finally did. I woke up at 8 am and still felt the same. I looked in the mirror and my eyes were dilated. Huge!!!! Anyone else feel like this??		F	32	4 days 800 mg 3X D		2/10/2010 Email
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	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
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
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

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