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What does it do?
This product is used in the management of spasticity. Its mechanism of action is not well known, but it is thought that is stops specific neurons from firing too often which causes muscles to become spastic.
Last text update: 2010-12-13
Last data update: 2012-01-14
General Information:
- 6.7
- Zanaflex Average Satisfaction Score
- 82% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Zanaflex.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 6,300 users taking Zanaflex (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Zanaflex (Tizanidine)
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I was prescribed zanaflex for muscle cramps and restless leg syndrom, which attacks at night. It is a life saver, but I have become drug tollerant, the doctor only recommends an extra 4 mg if I wake in pain, which at this point I'm taking 12 mg at least 3x per week and 4-8mg on better nights. This is the best result and nice to sleep more than 4 hours a night.
- 44 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-01-17 23:21:16
I was prescribed this medication for migraines. It puts me to sleep quickly but when I wake up I vomit. I have even taken it with promethazine to try and prohibit the vomiting. Has anyone else had this side effect?
- 40 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-01-12 10:14:58
I was perscribed this and was wondering if taking it can cause muscle loss as a side effect?
- 21 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-04-22 18:56:42
