Tizanidine Overview

Tizanidine Guide

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  • Summary
  • Why it is Prescribed
  • Brand Names
  • How it Works
  • Notification
  • Other Information
  • Overdose
  • Precautions
  • Possible Side Effects
  • Storage Conditions

Why it is Prescribed

Tizanidine, a muscle relaxant, is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis or spinal injury.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


How it Works

Tizanidine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken two or three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take tizanidine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.


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can tizanidine(zanaflex) muscle relaxant be an abused drug?
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I don't know what zanaflex is. but i steal my dad's muscle relaxer's sometimes so i'm sure she could use those.

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any such chest pain should be seen as cause to seek medical help right away. you should either call the EMS or have someone else drive you to the...

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