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Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Muscle relaxants

Brands

Zanaflex

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Vomiting
Dizziness
Nervousness
Sleepiness
Runny nose
Dyskinesia
Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure on standing
Blurred vision
Loss of strength
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Slow heart rate
Hallucinations
Low blood pressure

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