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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on therapeutic uses of metaxalone as follows: Metaxalone is used for relieving the muscle pain and spasms caused by various musculoskeletal disorders. Cerebral palsy Individuals with cerebral palsy present with abnormal muscle tone and rigidity contributing to the muscle spasms. This rigidity and spasms can lead to pain and discomfort. Metaxalone by relieving the spasms, help with easing the discomfort and pain. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ALS is a condition in which [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on therapeutic uses of metaxalone as follows: Metaxalone is used for relieving the muscle pain and spasms caused by various musculoskeletal disorders. Brain and spinal cord injury Diffuse muscle rigidity and spasms happen to be part of conditions causing brain and spinal cord injury. This rigidity and spasms can lead to pain and discomfort, thus limiting range of motion in the extremities. Metaxalone by relieving the spasms, helps with easing the discomfort [...]