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Is 10 800mg skelaxin (metaxalone) an overdose?
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Dr. Brijesh Chandwanianswered
Orofacial Pain 13 years experience
10 pills in a day?: Taking 10 pills of skelaxin (metaxalone) 800 mg is definitely an overdose. Therapeutic dosage is three times daily.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Yes: The maximum in a day is 3200 mg.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Definitely, yes: The recommended metaxalone dose for adults is one tablet (800 mg) 3-4 X/day. Maximum daily dose is 3200 mg. Many doctors prescribe 2 tab.(1600 mg ) BID.
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