Metaxalone 800 mg?

Short answer: 800 mg is a common single-dose strength for metaxalone.

What that typically means for adults
- Usual dose: 800 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed.
- Maximum daily dose: 3200 mg (4 x 800 mg) in 24 hours.
- Course: usually used for short-term relief of muscle spasm (often days to a couple of weeks, as directed by a clinician).

Key notes
- Take with a full glass of water. Can be taken with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
- Common side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea. Alcohol and other CNS depressants can increase drowsiness.
- Watch for signs of serious effects (seek medical help): yellowing of the skin/eyes, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, confusion, trouble breathing.
- Cautions: use with liver disease or in the elderly may require dose adjustments. Not recommended if you have a known allergy to metaxalone or its ingredients.
- Pregnancy/pregnancy category: discuss with your clinician if you’re pregnant or nursing.
- Drug interactions: avoid or limit alcohol; tell your clinician about all medicines you take (especially other sedatives or CNS depressants).

If you’re asking about your own dose or a prescription, please share:
- Are you taking this under a clinician’s guidance?
- Do you have liver or kidney problems, or other medical conditions?
- Are you taking other medications or alcohol?

I can tailor the guidance to your situation.