66 patient evaluations for Tizanidine with a burden rating of Not at all hard to take
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Nov 15, 2009 (Started Jan 01, 2002)
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EffectivenessModerate (for muscle spasms)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceNever taken as prescribed
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
16 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Oct 22, 2009 (Started Mar 01, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
30 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
use as doctor orders.
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 27, 2009 (Started May 01, 2007)
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EffectivenessSlight (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsModerate (sleepiness, dry mouth, dry eyes, fatigue)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
4 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
dry eyes, fatigue, sleepiness, dry mouth
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 9, 2009 (Started Apr 09, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for muscle spasms)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
12 mg
Daily
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
May 23, 2009 (Started Apr 23, 2009)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Improve swallowing)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
2 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
helped a little with swallowing problem unless i am having relapse than it is not helpful
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Apr 30, 2009 (Started Apr 30, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for muscle pain)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
8 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
hepls me to relax
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Apr 17, 2009 (Started Mar 11, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for muscle spasms)
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Side effectsMild (dizziness with hypotension upon standing, dry mouth)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
24 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
dry mouth, dizziness with hypotension upon standing
- 0 helpful marks
Feb 24, 2009 (Started Jul 15, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Other)
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Side effectsModerate (sleepiness, nightmares, dry mouth, dry eyes, weakness in legs)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
don't take this med if you are planning on driving or doing anything strenuous
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
weakness in legs, dry eyes, sleepiness, nightmares, dry mouth
- 0 helpful marks
Feb 19, 2009 (Started Apr 14, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
4 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Dec 31, 2008 (Started Jan 12, 2004)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
18 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I take all 3 of my pills at night, I only take them just before going to bed, my family call these my loopy pills. I don't have leg issues with these pills. I can't take these during the day as they'lll literally knock me out like a light.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
dreams about teeth, worsening burning feeling at calves, feet & toes., weight gain, hair loss
Aug 21, 2008 (Started Jan 12, 2004)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsModerate (worsening burning feeling at calves, feet & toes., dreams about teeth, hair loss, weight gain)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
18 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I know alot of people don't use IVSM but I wouldn't be walking, talking, if it wasn't for this med. For the first time I'm now on 4AP for a flare and it's working great, Hopefully I won't have to use this again but I will if need be,
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
dreams about teeth, worsening burning feeling at calves, feet & toes., weight gain, hair loss
- 2 helpful marks
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