Skelaxin (metaxalone) is prescribed to treat the pain and discomfort of muscle spasms due to injury. It should begin working to relieve your symptoms right away (approximately 1 hour).

How long does it take for muscle relaxers to kick in?

Some muscle relaxers start working within 30 minutes of taking them, and the effects can last anywhere from 4 to 6 hours.

How effective is metaxalone?

Metaxalone has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 88 ratings for the treatment of Muscle Spasm. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.