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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
17 patients in the community are taking or have taken Tizanidine HCl.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 7 | 41% |
| Other | 3 | 17% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 2 | 11% |
| Mobility | 1 | 5% |
| Pain, leg | 1 | 5% |
| Muscle Pain | 1 | 5% |
| Insomnia | 1 | 5% |
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
Stopped Taking Tizanidine HCl
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
There is currently no efficacy data for Tizanidine HCl.
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 50% | 1 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 50% | 1 |
Top reported side-effects include: Sleepiness, dry mouth and eyes, Fatigue
Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)
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- jntdsn
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: mild
- Legs: moderate
- See profile
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by jntdsn
Aug 18, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsModerate
- Stiffness/Spasticity
- See full evaluation
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Report created on November 07, 2009.