Tizanidine
Information about Tizanidine
Tizanidine uses
Tizanidine is used for muscle relaxation.
How tizanidine works
Tizanidine works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Common side effects of tizanidine
Visual hallucination, Dizziness, Back pain, Auditory hallucination, Sleepiness, Yellow discoloration of eye, Vomiting, Weakness, Altered heart rate, Allergic reaction, Nausea, Dry mouth, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Altered vision, Yellow discoloration of skin, Increased sweating, Fatigue, Influenza like symptoms, Bleeding, Heartburn, Muscle cramp, Diarrhoea, Depression, Skin rash, Slow heart rate, Drowsiness, Bruise, Nervousness, Constipation, Tingling sensation, Decreased blood pressure
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Expert advice for Tizanidine
- Tizanidine can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Tizanidine, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Tizanidine
Tizanidine
Q. Does tizanidine contain sulfa or asprin?
Tizanidine does not contain sulfa and aspirin
Q. Is tizanidine an opiate, NSAID, blood thinner, controlled substance, or muscle relaxer?
Tizanidine is not an opiate, NSAID, blood thinner or a controlled substance. It is a muscle relaxant
Q. Is tizanidine like valium?
Valium is a brand name for drug diazepam. It is also used as a muscle relaxant, but both have different functions. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug