Skelaxin vs. Baclofen (Gablofen, Lioresal)

Are Skelaxin and Baclofen the Same Thing?

Skelaxin(metaxalone) andbaclofenareskeletal musclerelaxants prescribed for treatment of painfulmusclespasms.

A difference is that baclofen is also used for treating muscle clonus, rigidity, andpaincaused bymultiple sclerosis. Baclofen is also injected into thespinal cordto treat severespasticity, spinalcordinjuries, and other spinal cord diseases.

Brand names for baclofen includeGablofenand Lioresal.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Skelaxin?

Commonside effectsof Skelaxin include:

Tell yourdoctor如果你体验Skelaxin的严重副作用including stomach pain, loss of appetite, lowfever, darkurine, clay-colored stools, orjaundice(yellowing of the skin or eyes).

What Are Possible Side Effects of Baclofen?

Common side effects of Baclofen include:

What is Skelaxin?

Skelaxin (metaxalone) is askeletalmuscle relaxantprescribed for the short-term treatment of painful muscle spasms. Skelaxin is available as ageneric drug.

What is Baclofen?

Gablofen (baclofen) is a skeletal musclerelaxantused to treat severe spasticity, a very intense tightness of muscles that may cause pain and uncontrollable spasms of thearms, legs, hands, andfeet. Gablofen is also used to manage severe spasticity ofcerebralor spinal origininadult andpediatricpatients age 4 years and older.

What Drugs Interact With Skelaxin?

Significant drug interactions have not been reported with Skelaxin although it may increase thesedativeeffects ofalcoholand drugs that cause sedation.

What Drugs Interact With Baclofen?

There are nodatatoindicatesignificant interactions with Baclofen and other drugs, however Baclofen may interact withmorphine.

How Should Skelaxin Be Taken?

Skelaxin's usual dose is 800mgtaken three or four times daily.

How Should Baclofen Be Taken?

Baclofen is administered by the intrathecal route, meaning it is administered via spinalcatheterorlumbar puncture.

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References

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