Zanaflex
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TIZANIDINE (Zanaflex®) is a drug used to relax certain muscles. It can help to relieve, but not cure muscle spasms (or muscle tightening) caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis or injuries to the brain or spine. Generic tizanidine tablets or capsules are available.
How should I take this medicine?
Take tizanidine tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets or capsules with a drink of water. Do not take with food until you have talked with your health care provider. Food can change the amount of tizanidine absorbed by the body. This can cause tizanidine not to work for you or to cause more side effects. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before stopping your medicine; gradual dosage reduction may be needed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Older patients (age > 65 years) may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and may need smaller doses.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with tizanidine?• acetaminophen
• alcohol
• antihistamine medicines for colds, hay fever, or allergies
• baclofen
• benzodiazepine or sedative medicines for treating anxiety or to induce sleep
• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
• birth control pills
• medicines for high blood pressure
• medicines for mental depression or other mental disorders
• medicines for pain such codeine, morphine, hydrocodone and others
• phenytoin or fosphenytoin
• rofecoxib
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