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Reviewer: metaxaloine, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Taken with Tramadol and didn't help pain
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I first used this drug for back spasms. I also drank some whiskey. 20 minutes later, my entire body itched like I had poison ivy. My hands and feet were particularly affected. I wanted to go to urgent care, but I wouldn't have been able to drive. I filled the bathtub with near-scalding water and got in. This allowed me to endure the incredible itching until it subsided in about an hour. I h
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Reviewer: ldbklv, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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can I take tylnol with this? pain is horrible.................headaches
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Reviewer: Moparman, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I am being treated for herniated cervical discs, muscle spasms and trigger points causing radiating pain in both arms (not usually at the same time). I told the doctor I wouldn't take cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) anymore due to the grogginess that lasted more than 12 hours. He prescribed the 400mg Skelaxin (metaxalone) but they quit making the 400mg dose. So I take 1/2 tablet when needed. Also, I AL
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Reviewer: nunya, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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It stopped muscle cramps that were generated by use of lasix
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