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Zanaflex

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

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Drug Class

Muscle relaxants

Generic Drug

Tizanidine

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure
Hallucinations

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