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Began zanaflex (tizanidine) 4mg 2x/day, 1mo ago. i've gained at least 5 lbs.; no change in diet, etc. it works, but is there a comparable one w/o weight gain?
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No: This medication is a muscle relaxant. Almost all of the available muscle relaxants work through the central nervous system and not at the muscle itself. If your presumed pain problem is improving, you may want to start to gradually increase your activity level after consulting with your physician.
Answered 9/16/2019
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