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Skelaxin Treatment Report
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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. Skelaxin is a brand name owned by King Pharmaceuticals.
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Reasons Taken
4 patients in the community are taking or have taken Skelaxin.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 50% |
| Other | 1 | 25% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 25% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Skelaxin.
| 800 mg day | ||
|---|---|---|
1
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Skelaxin or how long patients were taking Skelaxin before stopping.
