Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin use can sometimes result in poor red blood cell integrity, predisposing the cells to lysis, contributing to development of hemolytic anemia. Anemic individuals can present with pallor of skin, episodes of confusion, dizziness, exacerbated shortness of breath, and compromised endurance. Also, breakdown of red blood cells with Skelaxin intake, can result in elevated levels of the yellow pigment, bilirubin, in the blood, leading to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Skelaxin as follows: Skelaxin should be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of respiratory disorders, such as, asthma and COPD. Individuals with history of severe respiratory disorders can be at a very high risk to present with depression of respiratory center with the medication. Low oxygen levels in the body with elevated carbon-di-oxide levels can contribute to altered levels of consciousness, sedation, slow & shallow breathing, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Skelaxin as follows: In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication. Skelaxin can interact with a lot of other medications, thus resulting in serious side-effects and toxicity. Concomitant administration of alcohol and drugs like OTC cough medications and antihistamines, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Skelaxin as follows: Respiratory depression Skelaxin, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and difficulty breathing. This risk with Skelaxin can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Individuals can present with episodes of exacerbation of SOB and breathing [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Skelaxin as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Skelaxin use can result in episodes of headache, confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with Skelaxin can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Watching closely for therapeutic response and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control [...]