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BEFORE USING SKELAXIN:
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions including kidney
disorders, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
DIRECTIONS FOR SKELAXIN:
Follow the directions for using this medication skelaxin
provided by your doctor.
STORE THIS MEDICATION SKELAXIN at room temperature, away from heat and
light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICATION (skelaxin), take it if it is
within 1 hour of the missed dose. If it is more than 1 hour
since the missed dose, skip it and go back to your regular
dosing schedule for skelaxin. Do not take 2 doses at once.
CAUTIONS :
THIS MEDICATION SKELAXIN MAY CAUSE drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive,
operate machinery, or do anything else that could be
dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine.
THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other
depressants. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL without first discussing
with your doctor. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions
about which medicines are depressants. FOR PATIENTS WITH
DIABETES MELLITUS, this medicine may cause false test
results with some urine glucose tests. Check with your
doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine
or changing your diet.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include
drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, or nervousness. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you
notice any unusual effects, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines interact with each
other.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH SKELAXIN:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE SKELAXIN with others for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE (skelaxin) out of the reach of children.
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