Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Metaxalone as follows: Respiratory depression Metaxalone, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and difficulty breathing. This risk with metaxalone can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Individuals can present with episodes of exacerbation of SOB and breathing [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Metaxalone as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Metaxalone use can result in episodes of headache, confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with metaxalone can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Watching closely for therapeutic response and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Metaxalone as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Metaxalone use, on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of metaxalone with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Metaxalone can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Metaxalone as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Metaxalone use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with metaxalone, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Metaxalone as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps maintain appropriate blood levels of metaxalone needed for [...]