Metaxalone Coupons & Prices

Looking for a metaxalone coupon? Metaxalone is the generic form of the discontinued brand Skelaxin, a prescription muscle relaxant used to ease discomfort from strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Because it is available as a low-cost generic, the cash price is often modest, but it can still vary widely from one pharmacy to the next. Rx.com compares metaxalone prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find the lowest price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and print or text your free coupon.

What is metaxalone and how does it work?

Metaxalone is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant. It is FDA-approved as an add-on to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort linked to acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as strains, sprains, and muscle injuries. It is used in adults and adolescents 13 years and older. Metaxalone was formerly sold under the brand name Skelaxin, which has been discontinued, so today the medication is dispensed as a generic.

Metaxalone does not act directly on the muscle itself. Its benefit is thought to come from its central (sedative) properties, which help relax muscle-related discomfort while your body heals.

Metaxalone cost and savings without insurance

Metaxalone is available as a generic, which usually keeps the cash price lower than a brand-name equivalent would be. Even so, generic prices are not the same everywhere. The amount you pay out of pocket can differ substantially between two pharmacies in the same town, which is exactly why comparing prices matters.

Rx.com checks metaxalone prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies and shows you a free coupon you can use with or without insurance. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you. There is no manufacturer savings card for metaxalone, so a discount coupon on the cash price is typically the best route for people paying out of pocket.

Metaxalone alternatives and related muscle relaxants

Metaxalone is one of several muscle relaxants prescribed for short-term relief of muscle discomfort. Your provider chooses among them based on your symptoms, other medications, and how each one affects you. Common alternatives include:

• cyclobenzaprine
• methocarbamol
• carisoprodol
• tizanidine
• baclofen

These medications differ in how sedating they are and how they are dosed. This is not medical advice; talk with your provider or pharmacist about which option fits your situation, and compare prices here before you fill.

Metaxalone safety and side effects

Metaxalone has no boxed warning, but it can cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you, and be aware that it can increase the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system depressants. It should not be used by people with known drug-induced hemolytic or other anemias, with significantly impaired kidney or liver function, or with a known hypersensitivity to the product. It should be used with great care in anyone with pre-existing liver damage, and periodic liver function tests may be recommended.

Serotonin syndrome has occurred when metaxalone is combined with other serotonergic medicines such as SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, and triptans, so tell your provider about everything you take. Rare but serious reactions can include hypersensitivity rash, jaundice, low white blood cell counts, and hemolytic anemia. This information is not a substitute for medical advice; always review your full medication list and any concerns with your provider or pharmacist.