Prescription Required
Tizanidine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tizanidine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Tizanidine safe for pregnant women?
Tizanidine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tizanidine without medical advice.
Is the use of Tizanidine safe during breastfeeding?
Tizanidine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tizanidine on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tizanidine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Tizanidine on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Tizanidine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Tizanidine on the Heart?
Tizanidine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Tizanidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tizanidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tizanidine habit forming or addictive?
Tizanidine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tizanidine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Tizanidine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tizanidine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tizanidine
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Tizanidine together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tizanidine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tizanidine with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zanaflex® (tizanidine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 358-359