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Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Muscle relaxants

Brands

Zanaflex

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Nervousness
Vomiting
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Loss of strength
Blurred vision
Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure on standing
Dyskinesia
Runny nose
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure
Hallucinations

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Please describe the medication: tizanidine?

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What's the normal dosage for zanaflex (tizanidine)?

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What are some of the dangers of zanaflex (tizanidine)?

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Can i take lithium and Zanaflex (tizanidine) together?

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Hello what could happen if someone takes 7 4mg tizanidine?

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Does Zanaflex (tizanidine) help one become more calm and aware?

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How long does it take for Zanaflex (tizanidine) to leave the body?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Does Tizanidine need to build up in your system to take full effect?

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I took four times my dose of tizanidine because it wasn't helping enoug, but will I overdose?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Does Tizanidine have more of an effect after it builds in your system or should you feel the benefit of an increase the same day?

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A 26-year old female asked:

I reached goal dose of zanaflex (tizanidine) may 18, but had some improvement in last couple days. Is this meds taking full effect or are my symptoms improving?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is tizanidine addictive?

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Can I mix tea and tizanidine (zanaflex)?

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Does zanaflex (tizanidine) work for anxiety?

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Can I take lisnopril 10mg with Tizanidine 4 mg?

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What are the side effects of zanaflex (tizanidine)?

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Would Zanaflex (tizanidine) show up on a drug test?

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Is Zanaflex (tizanidine) the same thing as a strong valium?

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What side effects are associated with Zanaflex (tizanidine)?

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Can I take Zanaflex (tizanidine) while I'm on methadone 10mg?

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Ciproflaxin and Zanaflex (tizanidine) together no good , why ?

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What is the definition or description of: Tizanidine overdose?

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What's the current street value of Zanaflex (tizanidine) 4 mg tablets?

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How effective is tizanidine (Zanaflex) for treating Lou Gehrig's disease?

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How long does Zanaflex (tizanidine) stay in the system 2mg for back spasms?

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Took 4mg of tizanidine will it show on my swab test today for a job at publix took it last night ?

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Is it ok to take Tizanidine and Hydroxyzine in the same day? Is there a certain amount of hours they should be spaced out?

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Is tizanidine an opiate?

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Can tizanidine be taken in pregnancy?

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