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Tizanidine HCl Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Zanaflex
What is Tizanidine HCl? Tizanidine hydrochloride is a skeletal muscle relaxant used for treatment of muscle spasticity. Off label it is used for tension headaches, low back pain, and trigeminal neuralgia.
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Reasons taken
5 patients in the community are taking or have taken Tizanidine HCl.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| muscle spasms and pain at night | 2 | 40% |
| Muscle spasms | 1 | 20% |
| Other | 1 | 20% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Tizanidine HCl.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Tizanidine HCl or how long patients were taking Tizanidine HCl before stopping.
Currently Taking Tizanidine HCl
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Stopped Taking Tizanidine HCl
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 1 | 100% |  |
Report created on November 08, 2009.