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Zanaflex (Tizanidine) 2mg/4mg Information
TIZANIDINE - ORAL (tize-AN-ih-deen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tizanidine, Zanaflex
USES: Zanaflex (Tizanidine) is used to treat muscle spasms.
HOW TO USE: Take Zanaflex (Tizanidine) as directed. Your dosage
will probably need to be adjusted by your doctor initially to achieve
satisfactory results. Follow directions exactly.
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.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking Zanaflex (Tizanidine), 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. Zanaflex (Tizanidine) should be used only when clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor. It is not known whether Zanaflex (Tizanidine) is excreted
into human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution
is advised when Zanaflex (Tizanidine) is used in the elderly.
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.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include trouble breathing or unconsciousness.
NOTES: Your doctor may monitor liver tests during treatment.
Do not share this medication with others.
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.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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