Loss of appetite
Dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, constipation, weakness, and tiredness may occur
If over-the-counter pain relievers don’t help your pain, your doctor may prescribe a stronger pain reliever
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Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed
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Researchers identified the cause of increased cardiovascular risk in N1-methyl-4-pyridone-3-carboxamide (4PY), a niacin metabolite
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects
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What is the dosage for tizanidine? Initially take 2 - 4 mg by mouth every 6 to 8 hours for up to 3 doses in 24 hours
An alpha 2 -adrenergic agonist agent which decreases spasticity by increasing presynaptic inhibition;
Before taking
Brand Name: Zanaflex
Alprazolam
Individuals taking tizanidine should avoid consuming alcohol to reduce these risks
severe sleepiness
Tizanidine hydrochloride, α2-receptor stimulant, is a central muscle relaxant
Tizanidine’s central muscle relaxant ability to relieve pain and alleviate anxiety is why it is an ideal pain reliever
tizanidine 4 mg; tizanidine 2 mg; tizanidine 2 mg; tizanidine 2 mg; tizanidine 2 mg; tizanidine 4 mg Spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury
In Stage 3 CKD, your kidneys have mild to moderate damage, and they are less able to filter waste and fluid out of your blood
63 for 30, 4mg Tablet of Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine is a central alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of spasticity
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My only complaint about this medication is that it makes me drowsy during the day
Sometimes conditions such as depression, sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome cause sleep problems
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening syndrome associated with the use of dopamine-receptor antagonist medications or with the rapid withdrawal of dopaminergic medications
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Tizanidine has rarely resulted in severe liver damage, such as liver failure or death
A plant-based diet can meet protein needs with careful planning by eating a variety of plant-based foods
There are 5,102 people reported to have side effects when taking Tizanidine hydrochloride
According to the manufacturer, two-thirds of patients in a study given single 8 mg doses of tizanidine had a 20% reduction in either the diastolic or systolic blood pressure