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

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drug Class

Muscle relaxants

Generic Drug

Tizanidine

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure
Hallucinations

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