User:Mr. Ibrahem/Metaxalone

Metaxalone, sold under the brand name Skelaxin among others, is a muscle relaxant used to treat pain due to musculoskeletal conditions. It has not been found to be useful in cerebral palsy. It is taken by mouth. It may be used together with rest and physiotherapy.

Common side effects include sleepiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and irritability. Other side effects may include anaphylaxis, rash, jaundice, serotonin syndrome, and low blood cells. Safety in pregnancy is not clear. Exactly how it works is not known, but it may be due to general depression of the central nervous system.

Metaxalone was approved for medical use in the United States in 1962. In the United States 30 tablets costs about 24 USD. There use; however, is not generally recommended.