Apr 13, 2014
(Started Sep 13, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for muscle twitching (fasciculations))
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for cramps)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for muscle spasms)
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(constipation)
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-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
constipation
Jun 17, 2011
(Started Sep 13, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for muscle twitching (fasciculations))
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for cramps)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for muscle spasms)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(constipation)
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-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
18 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
constipation
Dec 22, 2010
(Started Sep 13, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for muscle twitching (fasciculations))
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for cramps)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for muscle spasms)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(constipation)
-
-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
18 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
constipation
Sep 13, 2010
(Started Sep 13, 2010)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for muscle twitching (fasciculations))
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for cramps)
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Effectiveness
Slight
(for muscle spasms)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(constipation)
-
-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
12 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I have not been taking this medication long enough to determine the difference between baclofen and tizanidine. The only side effect that I have encountered is constipation and irregularity. It does seem to control the cramps a little better. Cost listed below is without insurance.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
constipation