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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
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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 shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tizanidine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Tizanidine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tizanidine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
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?
The liver can be affected by Tizanidine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Tizanidine only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tizanidine on the Heart?
Tizanidine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on 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?
Forming a habit of Tizanidine has not been reported.
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?
Yes, but take Tizanidine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tizanidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tizanidine
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tizanidine, due to a lack of research on this.
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