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Does zanaflex (tizanidine) work for anxiety?
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Zanaflex (tizanidine): This is a muscle relaxer, so in that sense it might relax the system and help with anxiety. Magnesium also acts as a natural muscle relaxer and can help with anxiety. L Theanine, which is available over the counter, may help for anxiety.
Answered 5/8/2019
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NO: NO IT IS A MUSCLE RELAXANT. now if the patient anxiety coming from the pain associated with the muscle spasm then yes it mught work that way.
Answered 12/22/2017
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