Jul 2, 2017 (Started Sep 10, 1999)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (dry mouth, muscle fatigue)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: dry mouth, muscle fatigue

Mar 5, 2017 (Started Sep 10, 1999)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (dry mouth, muscle fatigue)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: dry mouth, muscle fatigue

Sep 7, 2012 (Started Sep 10, 1999)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: dry mouth, muscle fatigue

Feb 9, 2009 (Started Sep 10, 1999)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: dry mouth, muscle fatigue

Sep 7, 2008 (Started Sep 10, 1999)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (dry mouth, muscle fatigue)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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
Side effects: dry mouth, muscle fatigue

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