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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
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| 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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It helps me allot with my spasms caused by my MS.
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It helps with my spams.
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Works for low to moderate muscle pain & spams.It also depends on how many mg's you're on.
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Makes me sleepy but helps during flare ups.
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works good but makes you tired, adds to fatigue.
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Helps with sleep, doesn't do much for spasms.
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helps
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I take 2mg of this drug when needed. I only take it as a last resort. this drug works well for my muscle pain, but makes me very sleepy. I usually fall asleep within 30 mins of taking it.
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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]
