How do members experience Metaxalone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Muscle spasms 157 55
Fibromyalgia 109 36
Stiffness/spasticity 92 36
Pain 37 9
Muscle pain 18 10

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Sleepiness 12
Drowsiness 6
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 3
Constipation 2
Stiffness/spasticity 2
Tiredness 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 10
Mild 30
None 80

Member evaluations

Aturo

evaluated on Oct 15, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for muscle spasms: None
  • Side effects: None

ricecrispies

evaluated on Aug 15, 2004

  • Perceived effectiveness for muscle spasms: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

Tigertroll

evaluated on Jan 05, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for back pain: Moderate
  • Side effects: None