Zanaflex Forums (Page 2)

Is this pill similar to Zanax? ## Hello, Joe! How are you? No, they are not related and it does not treat the same issues. Zanaflex is classifies by the FDA as a muscle relaxant that's used to treat the pain associated with strains, sprains and spasms. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've been taking tizanadine /zanaflex for 10 years at 36 mgs per day. That's the max dose allowed. I had daily migraines for 3 years along with spine and neck djd and insomnia. It helps with all of this. I lost my pcp a couple of months ago and do not want get get off of this medication. It allows me to live without pain and function. My new pcp wants me off and when I cut down, I have horrible panic attacks and severe high blood pressure. Any suggestions? I have to find a new pcp but don't want to dr hop. I also have to function daily. I also live with severe anxiety and panic attacks and my psychiatrist has me on Xanax. Tapering down from zanaflex causes major anxiety. I was fine until my pcp retired. Is there a safe taper? ## Hello, Anna Marie! How are you doing? I'm ...

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What are the ingredients in this muscle relaxer? Does it contain Tylenol? Thanks ## Hello, Wheeler! How are you? No, the active ingredient in Zanaflex is Tizanidine, it does not contain any Tylenol/Acetaminophen. It is a muscle relaxant that's used to treat the pain associated with muscle strains, sprains and injuries. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No that's it thank for the help I didn't end up taken this script. But I'll know for next time . Thanks ## You are very welcome! Have a fabulous day! ## I was just looking up the info on this and came across this. I'm on Zanaflex for a few reasons have been for years,this past Friday I had lab work done do for being on lipotor well long st...

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white oval pill with R180 on the front with four sections on the back ## Zanaflex (4 mg) muscle relaxant. I like them to help me relax and sleep, as I suffer from insomnia. They work better than Flexeril. ## Tammy's identification is correct, this is a 4mg Tizanidine tablet, which is the generic for Zanaflex. And yes, as a muscle relaxant, it may cause drowsiness as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness and headache. Are there any other questions? You can learn more Zanaflex details here.

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I have been taking zanaflex in increasing doses.The disease I have is a lot like MS. It is genetic. I was ok until I was 35. I'm an RNmanyway, every month I in crease mny dose,now on 10 2mg.2x a day. I run outmid month.Someone, tell me all; efrfects.I*'m scared of seizure or worse Thank you.Xelphia

diebetic life a death emercy ## When you are faced with a life and death emergency, please DO NOT post on a free website, waiting for a response. You should seek immediate medical care by going to your nearest emergency care facility or calling paramedics. this site is not medical professionals, so our means of assistance is very limited, this is an information only website. As to the capsule, it is possibly a 6mg Zanaflex capsule, which contains the active ingredient Tizanidine, a muscle relaxant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dizziness. Read more: This capsule should be blue on one half and a very light blue, almost white on the other and should have 6mg written on it in white. Are there any other markings?

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round white tablet cross drawn through the back side and A 594 on the reverse ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Zanaflex (4 mg); a generic for Tizanidine. Tizanidine is a drug that is used as a muscle relaxant. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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What side effects has anyone experienced with this drug? ## Zanaflex contains the active ingredient Tizanidine, this is a muscle relaxant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. You can read more on it here: Does anyone have experience using this medication?

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does zanaflex tablets contain sodium lauryl sulfate ## No, the name brand does not, aside from the active ingredient Tizanidine, the inactives are listed at being silicon dioxide colloidal, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose and anhydrous lactose. Zanaflex is a muscle relaxant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and hallucinations. You can read more here: Did you have any other questions?

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Small white round pill with x on 1 side and the number 503 on the other side ## it is a generic zanaflex ## The X on the opposite side is a score line, meant to make it easier to divide the pill into separate doses, if necessary. This contains 4mgs Tizanidine, a generic for Zanaflex. This is a muscle relaxant, commonly used to treat sprains and spasms. Some of the most common side effects include: drowsiness, nausea, dizziness and headache.

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oval, white, pain ## just found this pill loose in the house. Need to know what it's for ## Just wanted to know what the pill is and what it's used for. ## I've been taking Zanaflex 4mg as a spinal muscle relaxant. I just started taking the tablets with the R180 imprint and not 100% sure its the same as the circular zanaflex. Its for spinal cord injuries or multiple sclerosis ## Pill Image This pill, R 180, is Tizanidine 4mg, a generic version of the muscle relaxant Zanaflex. ## And to the original poster of this topic, this is not a pain pill, as I said it is a muscle relaxant, so if you have muscle spasms, tension, or muscle injury that is causing pain, it can help, but it is not a direct pain reliever and will not help with other pain problems. It has no analgesic qualiti...

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