Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin is extensively metabolized in the liver and the inactive metabolites are mainly excreted in the urine. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of skelaxin can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, in individuals with history of compromised liver function, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin intake can sometimes result in breakdown of red blood cells in the circulation. Patients can present with symptoms of anemia, such as pale skin and mucous membranes, exacerbation of shortness of breath, dizziness due to reduced oxygen supply to the brain, and weakness. Damaged red blood cells also contribute to elevated bilirubin pigment in the blood, thus contributing to findings of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin use, especially in individuals with history of mood disorders, can occasionally result in exacerbation of mania and depressive symptoms, changes in behavior, hallucinations, and compromised sexual drive. Skelaxin must either be avoided for an alternative or used with extra caution in individuals with such history, to prevent exacerbation of mood disorders. Closely watching for the therapeutic response and developing side-effects, with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin use can result in episodes of headache, confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness, thus contributing to increased risk for falls and accidents. This risk with skelaxin can be even high when it is taken in high doses, when the medication is taken with a high-fat meal, or along with any other products and medications causing central nervous system (brain) depression, such as, alcohol, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking skelaxin as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of skelaxin needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Observe compliance with intake of medication, as ordered. Do not change the dose or frequency of the medication without [...]