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Zanaflex (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Zanaflex (Oral)

Zanaflex (Oral) Medication Classification

TIZANIDINE (By mouth)

Zanaflex (Oral) Brandname

Zanaflex

Zanaflex (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Tizanidine (tye-ZAN-i-deen) Relaxes certain muscles and relieves muscle spasms or tightness caused by multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and other medical problems.

When To Not Use Zanaflex (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tizanidine.

How Should You Use Zanaflex (Oral)

Tablet

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
  • You may be taking this medicine to get better results from treatment such as physical therapy. Be sure to take the medicine at the times your doctor tells you to. You should not use the medicine more often or in larger doses than your doctor ordered.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.
  • Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Proper Zanaflex (Oral) Storage

Store Zanaflex (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Zanaflex (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Zanaflex (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using birth control pills or medicine to lower blood pressure.
  • Drinking alcohol while using tizanidine may cause increased drowsiness.
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using other medicines that can make you sleepy, such as cold or allergy medicine, tranquilizers, other muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, or narcotic pain killers.

Zanaflex (Oral) Warnings

  • Check with your doctor before using tizanidine if you have liver or kidney disease.
  • This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you are driving or using machinery.
  • Dizziness may be worse if you get up too quickly from a sitting or lying position. Getting up slowly after you have been sitting or lying down may help decrease dizziness.
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
  • The long-term effects of this medicine are not known. Report any changes in your health to your doctor.

Zanaflex (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Yellowing of skin or eyes
  • Stomach pain with nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite
  • Dark or amber-colored urine
  • Hallucinations
  • Fainting
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Feeling dizzy, drowsy, or tired
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Nervousness

Zanaflex (Oral) Ratings

Overall Rating:

3.0***

 

(based on 1 review)

Effectiveness:

***

Ease of Use:

*****

Overall Satisfaction:

*

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Reviews

Zanaflex (Oral)
3.0

Effectiveness: ***

Ease of Use: *****

Overall Satisfaction: *

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Mahammad Arif, Vancouver, BC - 06/14/2009

I cannot sleep at night, let alone in my own bed due to my severe hallucinations. I constantly need light on so it feels like the daytime. I have reported this to the FDA due to me heightened fear, as well as stopping the medication. I don't reccommend this medication to anyone! If you feel any side affects, go to the ER immediately! It is an extremely scary process to go through. I am 39 years old and don't believe I should have to go through something like this!

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