Whats tizanidine do to you?

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Whats tizanidine do to you?

Answer 1

Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Tizanidine is in a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. It works by slowing action in the brain and nervous system to allow the muscles to relax.

Tizanidine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

    * dizziness

    * drowsiness

    * weakness

    * nervousness

    * depression

    * vomiting

    * tingling sensation in the arms, legs, hands, and feet

    * dry mouth

    * constipation

    * diarrhea

    * stomach pain

    * heartburn

    * increased muscle spasms

    * back pain

    * rash

    * sweating

Some side effects can be indicators of serious or dangerous health problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

    * nausea

    * extreme tiredness

    * unusual bleeding or bruising

    * lack of energy

    * loss of appetite

    * pain in the upper right part of the stomach

    * yellowing of the skin or eyes

    * unexplained flu-like symptoms

    * seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist

    * slow heartbeat

    * changes in vision

Tizanidine may cause other side effects which are not listed hear. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.