Read the side effects of Tizanidine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult 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.
