Tizanidine HCL - Uses, Side Effects, and More
on March 8, 2021
Summary
Tizanidine (Zanaflex) doesn't cause physical and mental dependence like controlled substances do
Common side effects of tizanidine can include dizziness and drowsiness
FDA-approved
Custom masking devices
People respond to different foods in various ways
33% ; Drowsiness: 10 people, 5
Even if you aren’t sure whether opioids are involved, you should still administer Narcan
Tell your doctor if you need to use any of these other medicines together with Zanaflex
Among these drugs, atropine causes a lengthening of the QT interval and should not be used
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Beta blockers are a class of medications that treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions
hearing loss
5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT1) agonists (triptans) Almotriptan
In the single dose, placebo-controlled study involving 142 patients with spasticity, the patients were specifically asked if they had experienced any of the four most common adverse events: dry mouth, somnolence (drowsiness), asthenia (weakness, fatigue and/or tiredness) and dizziness
It’s important to talk to your provider or a pharmacist about possible side effects of the specific medication you’re taking or thinking of taking
29 mg equivalent to 2 mg tizanidine base, 4
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Dry mouth
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When you take certain bladder control drugs with promethazine, certain side effects may increase and last longer
Medications that may cause high LDL cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol include beta-blockers, prednisone, cyclosporine, anabolic steroids, and more
Tachycardia, tachypnea, HTN, dilated pupils, sweaty, agitation/paranoia; seizures, hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
It works by blocking certain nerve signals that lead to muscle spasms and pain, which can help to reduce the physical symptoms of withdrawal