Side effect(s) of Tizanidine

Review the side-effects of Tizanidine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Most Common- Dry mouth, increased spasm or tone of muscles, and dizziness.

  Heart- Dilatation of blood vessels, postural hypotension, abnormal heart rhythm.

  Gastrointestinal- Abdomen pain, diarrhea, blood in stool, difficulty in swallowing, nausea, loss of appetite.

  Liver- Increase in liver enzymes, liver damage.

  Blood- Unusual bleeding, high blood cholesterol, anemia, decrease in white blood cells, systemic inflammatory response syndrome.

  Metabolic - Swelling of leg, hypothyroidism, weight loss.

  Musculoskeletal- Autoimmune neuromuscular disease, back pain.

  Central Nervous System- Sedation, depression, anxiety, tingling, hallucinations.

  Respiratory - Sinusitis, pneumonia, inflammation of bronchus.

  Skin - Rash, sweating, skin ulcer, itching, dry skin, acne, hair loss, hives.

  Eye and ENT- Ear pain, tinnitus, deafness, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, eye pain, optic nerve disease, inflammation of middle ear, eye bleeding, visual field defect.

  Genitourinary- Urinary urgency, heavy menstrual bleeding, urinary tract infection, urinary retention, kidney stone, increase in size of uterine fibroids, vaginal yeast infections, inflammation of vagina.

Other Precautions :

It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. Get up slowly from bed.

Drug Name : Tizanidine

Tizanidine(Zanaflex) generic is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. It is used to treat the spasticity especially due to neurological disorders, and in painful muscle spasms of spinal origin. It blocks nerves that stimulate muscles to contract.