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Health Topics/Pharmacology/Muscoloskeletal Agent

How does Skelaxin (metaxalone) treat muscle spasms and pain?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Doctors are not yet sure how Skelaxin (metaxalone) treats muscle spasms and pain. Skelaxin (metaxalone) acts on the central nervous system to relax the muscles and ease spasms. Skelaxin (metaxalone) is approved for use in people 12 years of age and older.

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