Metaxalone and Zonegran drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Metaxalone (metaxalone) and Zonegran (zonisamide). Common drug interactions include multiple sclerosis relapse among females and back injury among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Metaxalone and Zonegran. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Metaxalone?

Metaxalone has active ingredients of metaxalone. It is often used in back pain. eHealthMe is studying from 4,452 Metaxalone users. Check the latest studies of Metaxalone.

What is Zonegran?

Zonegran has active ingredients of zonisamide. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 6,211 Zonegran users. Check the latest studies of Zonegran.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

13 people who take Metaxalone and Zonegran together, and have interactions are studied.

Metaxalone and Zonegran drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Metaxalone and Zonegran, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Multiple sclerosis relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath)
  2. Sensory disturbance (sense disturbance)
  3. Skin burning sensation
  4. Blood cholesterol increased
  5. Head injury
  6. Hypertonic bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate)
  7. Weight decreased
  8. Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
  9. Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
  10. Pain in extremity

male:

  1. Back injury
  2. Headache (pain in head)
  3. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  4. Mental disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability)

What are the common drug interactions of Metaxalone and Zonegran, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Back injury
  2. Headache (pain in head)
  3. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  4. Mental disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  2. Skin burning sensation
  3. Fall

60+:

  1. Fall
  2. Head injury
  3. Hypertonic bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 61.54%
  2. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 38.46%
  3. Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 23.08%
  4. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 15.38%
  5. Drowsiness: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metaxalone and zonisamide (the active ingredients of Metaxalone and Zonegran, respectively), and Metaxalone and Zonegran (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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