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I took tizanidine before bed and it caused anxiety for me. is this a common reaction? dr. prescribed it for sleep.

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Tizanidine: Tizanidine is a muscle relaxer and yes " nervousness " is a known side effect

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 9/18/2015

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Is it common for lack of sleep to cause anxiety? I havent been getting as much as id like because my son and work. I have a history of anxiety

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Can insomnia/some form of it be the main cause for anxiety? I'm stressed but i think my sleep is more the prob. I got to bed at 10 pm& sleep by 3 am.

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R Drs right 2 say anxiety, I disagree but when Go 2 bed, sleep & wake up fine.Then it all starts again?! Cause wouldnt it happen at night also?

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