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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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34 patients in the community are taking or have taken Skelaxin.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 20 | 58% |
| Other | 4 | 11% |
| Pain | 4 | 11% |
| Headache | 2 | 5% |
| Lower back pain | 2 | 5% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 2% |
Based on the patients currently taking Skelaxin.
How long current patients have been taking Skelaxin or how long patients were taking Skelaxin before stopping.