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Tizanidine (Zanaflex) is a centrally acting a2-adrenergic agonist. It is used to treat the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis, back pain, or certain injuries to the spine. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 430 |
80% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 182 |
87% |
| Chronic Pain | 38 |
95% |
| Back Pain | 13 |
100% |
| Migraine Headaches | 8 |
100% |
Overall, 84% (715
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Zanaflex Reviews
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Yes!!!!!!!!!! Can't say in words how helpful and wonderful this drug works for leg cramps and severe leg pain!!!!!
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Yes, have been on it for years and think it is a wonderful drug - although it makes me sleepy - so I only take it at night or in crisis.
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THIS WAs ok i would take 1-2 before bed----
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It worked but I slept alot.
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I take that at night with my Baclofen so that I dont wake up at night pretzelized.
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Insurance won't cover this one though.
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Helps with muscle spasms
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works better for me than flexaril
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take for spasms and would be lost without it..
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I have never taken this.
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Zanaflex did not knock me out but I didn't notice any help with my muscles so I stopped taking it. Soma is a sedative (makes you sleepy) which is why ... [More] -
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Zanaflex is a muscle relaxer. Obviously, you have an intolerance for it. You might ask your doc to let you try Soma. That's been a very effective m... [More] -
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My daughter is on Zanaflex and it helps a lot with her tightness. She doesn't have cracks anywhere. Vaseline should help, maybe keep trying that. [More] -
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Thanks for the info. I am on zanaflex, I will make sure I don't get cipro along with it if I would need it. [More] -
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Beware of adverse interaction between Zanaflex and Cipro - check out http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/tizanidine.htm Also check out my blog htt... [More]
