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What is Skelaxin? Skelaxin® is a brand name for the drug metaxalone, a muscle relaxant used in the treatment of pain from sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Reasons Taken
64 patients in the community are taking or have taken Skelaxin.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 26 | 40% |
| Other | 12 | 18% |
| Pain | 5 | 7% |
| Back pain | 3 | 4% |
| Lower back pain | 3 | 4% |
| Muscle spasms | 3 | 4% |
| Headache | 2 | 3% |
| disease-related symptoms | 2 | 3% |
| Muscle Fatigue | 2 | 3% |
| Pain, leg | 1 | 1% |
| spacitity | 1 | 1% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Skelaxin.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Skelaxin or how long patients were taking Skelaxin before stopping.
