Take as directed. Your
dosage will probably need to be adjusted by
your doctor initially to achieve satisfactory
results. Follow directions exactly
Zanaflex Side Effects?
Nausea, drowsiness,
dizziness, constipation, unusual weakness
or dry mouth might occur. If these continue
or are bothersome, notify your doctor. To
minimize dizziness, stand up slowly when arising
from a sitting or lying position. Notify your
doctor if you develop: yellowing skin or eyes,
stomach pain, vomiting, hallucinations. Very
unlikely but report: vision or hearing changes,
urinary frequency or burning, slow or irregular
heartbeat, black stool. An allergic reaction
to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate
medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of
an allergic reaction include rash, itching,
dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor or pharmacist.
Zanaflex Warnings?
Before taking this drug,
tell your doctor if you have: any allergies,
low blood pressure, liver or heart disease,
kidney disease, eye disease. Limit the use
of alcohol as alcohol may intensify the dizziness
and drowsiness effects of this drug. Use caution
when driving or operating machinery or when
alertness is required. This medication should
be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted
into human milk. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding. Caution is advised when this
drug is used in the elderly.
Zanaflex Drug Interactions?
Tell your doctor of
all prescription and nonprescription medications
you may take, especially of: blood pressure
drugs (e.g., water pills, clonidine, methyldopa,
guanabenz, guanfacine), MAO inhibitors (e.g.,
linezolid, furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline),
sleep medicines, sedatives (e.g., diazepam),
tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic
pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine),
barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), certain
antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), other
muscle relaxants (e.g., cyclobenzaprine),
certain antidepressants (e.g., imipramine,
amitriptyline, trazodone), phenothiazine psychiatric
drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine), birth control
pills. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Zanaflex Missed Dose?
If you miss a dose,
take it as soon as you remember. If it is
near the time of the next dose, skip the missed
dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Zanaflex Storage?
Store at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees
C) away from light and moisture.
Anything Else I Should
Know About Zanaflex?
Tizanidine is a muscle
relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses
(or pain sensations) that are sent to your
brain. Tizanidine is used to treat increased
muscle tone associated with spasticity.
NOTE: The above
information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment
of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to
indicate that the use of the product is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking
the product.
