Tizanidine Benefits & Uses

Tizanidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Muscle Cramps

Tizanidine Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Sprain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Sprain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Tizanidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tizanidine is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction
Bleeding
Altered heart rate

Moderate

Depression
Hallucinations

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Skin Rash
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Weakness
Diarrhoea

Tizanidine Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Severe
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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tizanidine on the Heart?

Tizanidine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tizanidine with Other Drugs

Tizanidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Caffeine

Methoxsalen

Ciprofloxacin

Moderate

Alcohol

Mild

Amitriptyline

Tizanidine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tizanidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Dehydration
Low Blood Pressure
Depression
Psychosis
Moebius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Tizanidine

Is this Tizanidine habit forming or addictive?

Tizanidine is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tizanidine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tizanidine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tizanidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tizanidine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Tizanidine together with food.

Unknown
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.

Unknown