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Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant used to treat painful conditions associated with muscle spasm.

Safetychecker Summary for Metaxalone
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Depletion or interference

None known

Side effect reduction/prevention

None known

Supportive interaction

None known

Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability

None known

Adverse interaction

None known

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Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds

Alcohol
Drinking alcohol while taking metaxalone may enhance the side effects of both compounds, such as drowsiness and dizziness; therefore it should be avoided.1

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1. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Skeletal Muscle Relaxants, Centrally Acting. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, 1999, 1964.