Skelaxin (DSC) (metaxalone) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more (2024)

  • apalutamide

    apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

  • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

    benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, metaxalone.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • buprenorphine subdermal implant

    buprenorphine subdermal implant and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • buprenorphine transdermal

    buprenorphine transdermal and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    buprenorphine, long-acting injection and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

    metaxalone, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • fentanyl

    fentanyl and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • fentanyl intranasal

    fentanyl intranasal and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system

    fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • fentanyl transdermal

    fentanyl transdermal and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • fentanyl transmucosal

    fentanyl transmucosal and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • fexinidazole

    fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

  • hydrocodone

    hydrocodone, metaxalone.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • idelalisib

    idelalisib will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

  • ivosidenib

    ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

  • lopinavir

    lopinavir will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

  • methohexital

    methohexital and metaxalone both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

  • metoclopramide intranasal

    metaxalone, metoclopramide intranasal.Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

  • olopatadine intranasal

    metaxalone and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychom*otor performance and cause daytime impairment.

  • sodium oxybate

    metaxalone, sodium oxybate.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • sufentanil SL

    sufentanil SL, metaxalone.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

  • tucatinib

    tucatinib will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

  • voxelotor

    voxelotor will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

  • zuranolone

    metaxalone, zuranolone.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of zuranolone with other CNS depressants may increase impairment of psychom*otor performance or CNS depressant effects. If unavoidable, consider dose reduction. .

  • abiraterone

    abiraterone increases levels of metaxalone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.

  • abobotulinumtoxinA

    metaxalone increases effects of abobotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may potentiate botulinum toxin effects, which may result in excessive neuromuscular weakness and heighten systemic anticholinergic effects.

  • acrivastine

    acrivastine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alfentanil

    metaxalone and alfentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • alprazolam

    alprazolam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amisulpride

    amisulpride and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amitriptyline

    metaxalone and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amobarbital

    amobarbital and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amoxapine

    metaxalone and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • amphetamine

    metaxalone increases and amphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • apomorphine

    metaxalone and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • aripiprazole

    metaxalone and aripiprazole both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • asenapine

    asenapine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • asenapine transdermal

    asenapine transdermal and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • avapritinib

    avapritinib and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • azelastine

    azelastine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • baclofen

    baclofen and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • belladonna and opium

    metaxalone and belladonna and opium both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • benperidol

    metaxalone and benperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • benzphetamine

    metaxalone increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brexanolone

    brexanolone, metaxalone.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brexpiprazole

    brexpiprazole and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brimonidine

    brimonidine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brivaracetam

    brivaracetam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • brompheniramine

    brompheniramine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine

    metaxalone and buprenorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine buccal

    metaxalone and buprenorphine buccal both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

    buprenorphine, long-acting injection increases effects of metaxalone by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and increase risk for respiratory depression. Monitor for signs of respiratory depression that may be greater than otherwise expected and decrease muscle relaxant dosage as necessary.

  • butabarbital

    butabarbital and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • butalbital

    butalbital and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • butorphanol

    metaxalone and butorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cannabidiol

    cannabidiol, metaxalone. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to the potential for both CYP1A2 induction and inhibition with the coadministration of CYP1A2 substrates and cannabidiol, consider reducing dosage adjustment of CYP1A2 substrates as clinically appropriate.

  • carbinoxamine

    carbinoxamine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cariprazine

    cariprazine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • carisoprodol

    carisoprodol and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cenobamate

    cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

  • chloral hydrate

    chloral hydrate and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlordiazepoxide

    chlordiazepoxide and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorpheniramine

    chlorpheniramine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorpromazine

    metaxalone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • chlorzoxazone

    chlorzoxazone and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cinnarizine

    cinnarizine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clemastine

    clemastine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clobazam

    metaxalone, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

  • clomipramine

    metaxalone and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clonazepam

    clonazepam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clorazepate

    clorazepate and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • clozapine

    metaxalone and clozapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • codeine

    metaxalone and codeine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • crofelemer

    crofelemer increases levels of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

  • cyclizine

    cyclizine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyclobenzaprine

    cyclobenzaprine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • cyproheptadine

    cyproheptadine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dabrafenib

    dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • dantrolene

    dantrolene and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • daridorexant

    metaxalone and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychom*otor performance and cause daytime impairment.

  • daxibotulinumtoxinA

    metaxalone increases effects of daxibotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may potentiate botulinum toxin effects, which may result in excessive neuromuscular weakness and heighten systemic anticholinergic effects.

  • desipramine

    metaxalone and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • desloratadine

    desloratadine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dexchlorpheniramine

    dexchlorpheniramine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dexfenfluramine

    metaxalone increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dexmedetomidine

    dexmedetomidine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dextromoramide

    metaxalone and dextromoramide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diamorphine

    metaxalone and diamorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diazepam

    diazepam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diazepam buccal

    diazepam buccal and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.diazepam buccal, metaxalone.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug.

  • diazepam intranasal

    diazepam intranasal, metaxalone.Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug.diazepam intranasal and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • difelikefalin

    difelikefalin and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • difenoxin hcl

    metaxalone and difenoxin hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dimenhydrinate

    dimenhydrinate and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diphenhydramine

    diphenhydramine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • diphenoxylate hcl

    metaxalone and diphenoxylate hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dipipanone

    metaxalone and dipipanone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dopexamine

    metaxalone increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • dosulepin

    metaxalone and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxepin

    metaxalone and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • doxylamine

    doxylamine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • droperidol

    metaxalone and droperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • efavirenz

    efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • elagolix

    elagolix decreases levels of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

  • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

    elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of metaxalone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

  • encorafenib

    encorafenib, metaxalone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

  • esketamine intranasal

    esketamine intranasal, metaxalone.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • estazolam

    estazolam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • eszopiclone

    eszopiclone and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ethanol

    metaxalone and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • etomidate

    etomidate and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fedratinib

    fedratinib will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

  • fenfluramine

    metaxalone increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • fluphenazine

    metaxalone and fluphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • flurazepam

    flurazepam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ganaxolone

    metaxalone and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • haloperidol

    metaxalone and haloperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydromorphone

    metaxalone and hydromorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • hydroxyzine

    hydroxyzine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • iloperidone

    metaxalone and iloperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.iloperidone increases levels of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

  • imipramine

    metaxalone and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • incobotulinumtoxinA

    metaxalone increases effects of incobotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may potentiate botulinum toxin effects, which may result in excessive neuromuscular weakness and heighten systemic anticholinergic effects.

  • istradefylline

    istradefylline will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

  • ketamine

    ketamine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ketotifen, ophthalmic

    metaxalone and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lasmiditan

    lasmiditan, metaxalone.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.

  • lemborexant

    lemborexant, metaxalone.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.

  • lenacapavir

    lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

  • letibotulinumtoxinA

    metaxalone increases effects of letibotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may potentiate botulinum toxin effects, which may result in excessive neuromuscular weakness and heighten systemic anticholinergic effects.

  • levetiracetam

    levetiracetam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levocetirizine

    levocetirizine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • levorphanol

    metaxalone and levorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lofepramine

    metaxalone and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lofexidine

    metaxalone and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loprazolam

    loprazolam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loratadine

    loratadine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lorazepam

    lorazepam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lorcaserin

    lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lormetazepam

    lormetazepam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loxapine

    metaxalone and loxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • loxapine inhaled

    metaxalone and loxapine inhaled both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lumateperone

    lumateperone and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • lurasidone

    lurasidone, metaxalone.Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.lurasidone and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • maprotiline

    metaxalone and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • marijuana

    metaxalone and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meclizine

    meclizine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • melatonin

    metaxalone and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meperidine

    metaxalone and meperidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • meprobamate

    metaxalone and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methadone

    metaxalone and methadone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methocarbamol

    metaxalone and methocarbamol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methsuximide

    methsuximide and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

    metaxalone increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • midazolam

    midazolam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • midodrine

    metaxalone increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mifepristone

    mifepristone will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Inhibits CYP2C8/2C9; use smallest recommended doses for substrates and monitor

  • mirabegron

    mirabegron will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mirtazapine

    metaxalone and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • mitotane

    mitotane decreases levels of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

  • morphine

    metaxalone and morphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • motherwort

    metaxalone and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • moxonidine

    metaxalone and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nabilone

    metaxalone and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nalbuphine

    metaxalone and nalbuphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nefazodone

    nefazodone will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • nortriptyline

    metaxalone and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • olanzapine

    metaxalone and olanzapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oliceridine

    oliceridine, metaxalone.Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.metaxalone increases toxicity of oliceridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Anticholinergic drugs may increase risk of urinary retention and/or severe constipation, which may lead to paralytic ileus. Monitor for signs of urinary retention or reduced gastric motility if oliceridine is coadministered with anticholinergics.

  • onabotulinumtoxinA

    metaxalone increases effects of onabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may potentiate botulinum toxin effects, which may result in excessive neuromuscular weakness and heighten systemic anticholinergic effects.

  • opium tincture

    metaxalone and opium tincture both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • orphenadrine

    metaxalone and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxazepam

    oxazepam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxycodone

    metaxalone and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • oxymorphone

    metaxalone and oxymorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • paliperidone

    metaxalone and paliperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • papaveretum

    metaxalone and papaveretum both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • papaverine

    metaxalone and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pentazocine

    metaxalone and pentazocine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pentobarbital

    pentobarbital and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • perphenazine

    metaxalone and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phenobarbital

    phenobarbital and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • phenylephrine PO

    metaxalone increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

  • pholcodine

    metaxalone and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • pimozide

    metaxalone and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • prabotulinumtoxinA

    metaxalone increases effects of prabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may potentiate botulinum toxin effects, which may result in excessive neuromuscular weakness and heighten systemic anticholinergic effects.

  • primidone

    primidone and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • prochlorperazine

    metaxalone and prochlorperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • promethazine

    promethazine and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propofol

    propofol and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • propylhexedrine

    metaxalone increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • protriptyline

    metaxalone and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quazepam

    quazepam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • quetiapine

    metaxalone and quetiapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ramelteon

    metaxalone and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • remifentanil

    metaxalone increases effects of remifentanil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. CNS depressant effect increased.

  • remimazolam

    remimazolam, metaxalone.Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

  • rimabotulinumtoxinB

    metaxalone increases effects of rimabotulinumtoxinB by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Muscle relaxants may potentiate botulinum toxin effects, which may result in excessive neuromuscular weakness and heighten systemic anticholinergic effects.

  • risperidone

    metaxalone and risperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • rucaparib

    rucaparib will increase the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

  • scullcap

    metaxalone and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • secobarbital

    secobarbital and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • shepherd's purse

    metaxalone and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • stiripentol

    stiripentol, metaxalone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.stiripentol, metaxalone.Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

  • sufentanil

    metaxalone and sufentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tapentadol

    metaxalone and tapentadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tazemetostat

    tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • tecovirimat

    tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

  • temazepam

    temazepam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • teriflunomide

    teriflunomide increases levels of metaxalone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Teriflunomide inhibits CYP2C8; caution when coadministered with CYP2C8 substrates.teriflunomide decreases levels of metaxalone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • thioridazine

    metaxalone and thioridazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • thiothixene

    metaxalone and thiothixene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • topiramate

    metaxalone and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

  • tramadol

    metaxalone and tramadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trazodone

    metaxalone and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triazolam

    triazolam and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • triclofos

    triclofos and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trifluoperazine

    metaxalone and trifluoperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • trimipramine

    metaxalone and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • xylometazoline

    metaxalone increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ziconotide

    metaxalone and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • ziprasidone

    metaxalone and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • zotepine

    metaxalone and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

  • Skelaxin (DSC) (metaxalone) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more (2024)

    FAQs

    What are the indications for Skelaxin? ›

    SKELAXIN is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older.

    What does Skelaxin interact with? ›

    Some products that may interact with this drug include: diet pills/appetite suppressants (such as diethylpropion), drugs for attention deficit disorder (such as atomoxetine, methylphenidate), apraclonidine, bupropion, buspirone, carbamazepine, cyclobenzaprine, deutetrabenazine, a certain combination product ( ...

    What are possible interactions with metaxalone? ›

    Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), other muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine) ...

    What is the drug metaxalone used for? ›

    Descriptions. Metaxalone is used to help relax the muscles in your body and relieve the discomfort caused by acute (short-term), painful muscle or bone conditions. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise, physical therapy, or other treatments that your doctor may recommend for your condition.

    Is Skelaxin a painkiller? ›

    Skelaxin (metaxalone) is from the class of medicines called skeletal muscle relaxant and is used to treat symptoms of skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. It is thought to work by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain. Skelaxin is used together with rest and physical therapy.

    Is Skelaxin a strong muscle relaxer? ›

    Metaxalone tablet is the brand name for 'Skelaxin', and a moderate skeletal muscle relaxant chemically constituted of phenol ethers, a class of aromatic organic compounds. It falls under the category of long-acting skeletal muscle relaxants.

    What is the black box warning on metaxalone? ›

    SKELAXIN may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of hazardous tasks, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, especially when used with alcohol or other CNS depressants. SKELAXIN may enhance the effects of alcohol, barbiturates and other CNS depressants.

    Is metaxalone a sedating? ›

    Metaxalone also has no direct actions on muscles. Its effects occur mainly through generalized central nervous system depression. It tends to cause much less sedation than other drugs in this class and has limited drug interactions.

    Which is better, metaxalone or Flexeril? ›

    Flexeril has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 233 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. Metaxalone has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 126 ratings on Drugs.com.

    Can you just stop taking metaxalone? ›

    Metaxalone Withdrawal Symptoms

    Regarding Metaxalone, development of abuse and moderate physical and psychological dependence can occur. Abrupt discontinuation after long-term use can result in mild withdrawal symptoms such as the following: Anxiety. Abdominal cramps.

    Can you take Tylenol and metaxalone together? ›

    Yes, you can take Tylenol, also known as acetaminophen, with metaxalone if you're having general pain or fever along with your muscle spasms.

    Can I take Skelaxin and ibuprofen together? ›

    Interactions between your drugs

    No interactions were found between ibuprofen and Skelaxin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

    What pain killer is the strongest? ›

    Carfentanil: Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid, is a 100-fold stronger version of fentanyl. It has 5,000 times the potency of heroin and 10,000 times the potency of morphine. There has been an increase in the amount of carfentanil in narcotics, and this substance nearly invariably results in overdose and death.

    Does metaxalone really work? ›

    Metaxalone

    Metaxalone (Skelaxin) is a muscle relaxer that has the fewest reported side effects. It's also the least likely of the muscle relaxants to make you sleepy. It may work better for chronic lower back pain that is flaring up, rather than for pain that's new.

    Is metaxalone good for nerve pain? ›

    The exact way metaxalone works has not been established; however, experts suggest it suppresses brain activity which results in sedation, reducing the sensation of pain. It has no direct action on muscles, motor endplates, or nerve fibers and does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles.

    Which is better baclofen or Skelaxin? ›

    A main difference is that Skelaxin is used mostly for short-term painful muscle and skeletal conditions, while baclofen may be used long-term for spasms of skeletal muscles, muscle rigidity, muscle clonus, and pain caused by disorders like multiple sclerosis.

    Is metaxalone an anti inflammatory drug? ›

    Metaxalone is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It is neither a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) nor an analgesic (painkiller).

    Which is better, robaxin or Skelaxin? ›

    Robaxin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 79 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. Skelaxin has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 85 ratings on Drugs.com.

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