⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant used for spasticity in multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. It has significant drug interactions and requires careful dosing.
How It Works
Tizanidine activates alpha-2 receptors in the spinal cord, reducing nerve signals that cause muscle spasms and spasticity.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Muscle spasms
- Spasticity from MS or spinal cord injury
⚡ Common Side Effects
Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Low blood pressure
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Liver damage
- Severe low blood pressure
- Sedation
- Hallucinations
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Allergy to tizanidine
- Use with fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin
- Severe liver disease
📢 Important Warnings
- Liver function monitoring needed
- Sedation
- Low blood pressure
- Drug interactions