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Metaxalone 800mg

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Miami, FL

Hello to myRAfamily,
I'm taking this new medication (Metaxalone 800mg ) I take 1 tablet ..2 to 3× daily for muscle spasm. I only take it when needed at bedtime I wake up the next morning with the worst side effects feeling fogginess groggy confused and it keep me down.has anyone here on this team has experienced any of these side effects.

May 20, 2015
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A myRAteam Member

Maybe switch the Flexiril. They do say muscle relaxers make you sleepy.. but I am so used to my pain medicine that I didn't feel sleepy.

May 28, 2016
A myRAteam Member

That's what I use flexerial.

May 31, 2016
A myRAteam Member

I take it but have no side effects. Sorry

May 29, 2015
A myRAteam Member

To myrateam family, thank you all for your feedback. It's very helpful. Sending prayers and soft gentle hugs

May 31, 2016

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