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Is tizanidine an opiate?
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No: "Mechanism of action. Tizanidine is a central alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonist and presumably reduces spasticity by increasing presynaptic inhibition of motor neurons. The effects of tizanidine are greatest on polysynaptic pathways." That is not an narcotic/opiate
Answered 10/7/2016
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