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Tizanidine Treatment Report

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Most Popular Types: Zanaflex, Sirdalud Retard, Sirdalud

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Generic Name: Tizanidine

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75 patient evaluations for Tizanidine

Purposes: Muscle spasms and Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Oct 12, 2012)
Date Dosage Muscle spasms Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 23, 2013 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 23, 2013
Advice & Tips
I take half a pill if I have to be up early in the mornings and am required to be active. On days when I am not required to be up early I will take a whole pill. They help with the muscle spasms and are good for insomnia as well.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Migraine headaches, Tension Headache, and Muscle spasms (Started Jun 24, 2010)
Date Dosage Migraine headaches Perceived effectiveness Tension Headache Perceived effectiveness Muscle spasms Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 17, 2013 4 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Jan 17, 2013
Advice & Tips
I can't take this if I have to drive. I wish it was a bit stronger for my muscle spasms and tension.
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  • Rejoice
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    Pain: Little
    Fatigue: Little
    Sleep: Little
    Stiffness: Most
    function: Most
    external_stress: Little
    Stickman: some
    Description:F41y
    FM:9y Dx
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Purposes: Insomnia, Unrefreshing or poor sleep, Stiffness/Spasticity, and Fibromyalgia (Started May 03, 2010)
Date Dosage Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Unrefreshing or poor sleep Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 30, 2012 7 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 05, 2010 2 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default SevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
Date
May 05, 2010
Advice & Tips
Makes me fall asleep if I take it during the day, but if I take it before bed, I have a deep, restful sleep, and great dreams.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • trice
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    • Sex: M
    • Age: 43y
    • Duration: 30 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 3
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: None
    • Physical: None
    Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    0 seizures
    2 weeks ago
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Purpose: Osteoporosis (Started Oct 05, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 24, 2012 2 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 18, 2011 1 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Apr 18, 2011
Advice & Tips
The impact of this medication is fatigue.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Myalgia and Muscle spasms (Started Aug 01, 2011)
Date Dosage Myalgia Perceived effectiveness Muscle spasms Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 19, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Oct 19, 2012
Advice & Tips
Bad to take regularly, espec. if you have a hx of gastritis or ulcers!! This caused gastric pain if I took it too freq. I tok the lowest dose and sometimes broke the tab in half to eliminate the gastric distress.
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Purposes: Pain in lower back and Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jun 12, 2012)
Date Dosage Pain in lower back Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 08, 2012 4 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 25, 2012 4 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 08, 2012
Advice & Tips
This drug I took at night and it only seemed to last for about 4-5 hours and then I was up again in pain.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • slowrambler
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 37 yrs
    Type: Secondary Progressive
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Severe
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: none
    Vision: none
    Speech: none
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: none
    Walking: severe
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Sep 10, 1999)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 07, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 09, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 07, 2008 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Dry mouth (xerostomia), Muscle fatigue
Date
Sep 07, 2008
Advice & Tips
This medication served me very well for several yrs. after I'd exhausted the use of Baclofen, which had become totally ineffective for me. This medication is not instant in terms of effectiveness. I had to "wean off" of the Baclofen & "ramp up" the dosage of Zanaflex & maintain a consistent level of this medication (in my bloodstream) before it became truly effective. After it became ineffective singularly, I began using it in combination with Keppra & I'm still realizing positive results using this regimen. I do experience some minor muscle fatigue & occasional dry mouth while using Zanaflex, however nothing close in terems of negative side effects as compared to Baclofen.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • RachelB
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 13 yrs
    Type: Secondary Progressive
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purposes: Muscle spasms and Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jan 09, 2009)
Date Dosage Muscle spasms Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 09, 2012 14 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 09, 2012
Advice & Tips
Great for spasms but VERY Sedating
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Nov 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 29, 2012 6 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • shell052169
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    • Sex: M
    • Age: 44y
    • Duration: 32 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 3
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Mild
    • Physical: None
    Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    0 seizures
    4 weeks ago
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Purpose: Generalized muscle aches (Started Sep 10, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 18, 2012 4 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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