Zanaflex
Active Ingredient(s): TizanidineFDA Approved: * November 27, 1996
Pharm Company: * ACORDA
Category: Muscle Relaxer
Tizanidine, sold under the brand name Zanaflex among others, is a medication that is used to treat muscle spasticity due to spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis.[2] Effectiveness appears similar to baclofen or diazepam.[3] It is taken by mouth.[4] Common side effects of Tizanidine include dry mouth, sleepiness, weakness, and dizziness.[4] Serious side effects may include low blood pressure, liver problems, psychosis, and QT p... [wikipedia]
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What are the ingredients in this muscle relaxer? Does it contain Tylenol? Thanks ## Hello, Wheeler! How are you? No, the...
14 REPLIESi have recently been prescribed zanaflex. I was told it's a mix of xanax and flexirl. I was just wondering if anyone...
5 REPLIESI have been prescribed Zanaflex for almost 2 years for muscle spasms after flexeril didn't work any longer. I also h...
4 REPLIESdosing schedule of 4 mg. for chronic insomnia ## Hello, Kim! How are you? Zanaflex is a short active muscle relaxant, it...
2 REPLIESI've been on muscle relaxers for about 7 years, due to a neck fracture injury ending in a surgut oval nonfusion. I h...
2 REPLIESI take zanaflex 8mg 4 times a day. I was wondering if I could take an allergy relief medication with zanaflex? ## It dep...
1 REPLYI took Zanaflex for about six months, as a muscle relaxant. I noticed that it helped with my chronic insomnia. So I tape...
1 REPLYMy 11 year old accindentley took a 4 mg zanaflex she weighs. 111 pounds what should I do ## Did she experience any adver...
1 REPLYWhat side effects has anyone experienced with this drug? ## Zanaflex contains the active ingredient Tizanidine, this is ...
1 REPLYA friend of mine took this zanaflex saying it was the same as xanax, just with muscle relaxers in it. I personally don&#...
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