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A member asked:
Is tizanidine addictive? after tapering off will you have more muscle tension than you did before you began the medication?
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No: No, tizanadine, otherwise known as zanaflex (tizanidine) is not felt to be addictive nor is there supposed to be a "rebound effect" if it is stopped. If you tried to stop it and your spasms returned, it is more likely that the underlying condition that caused the spasm to begin with is still symptomatic. Don't hesitate to discuss with your doctor.
Answered 12/21/2017
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