Tizanidine (Generic Zanaflex) Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Chest pain or discomfort
  2. fever or chills
  3. nausea or vomiting
  4. nervousness
  5. pain or burning while urinating
  6. unusual tiredness

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. flu-like symptoms
  3. irregular heartbeat
  4. itching skin
  5. kidney stones
  6. right upper stomach tenderness
  7. seeing things that are not there
  8. shortness of breath
  9. weight gain

Incidence not known

  1. Continuing vomiting
  2. general feeling of tiredness or weakness
  3. headache
  4. light-colored stools

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Blurred vision
  2. change in consciousness
  3. chest pain or discomfort
  4. confusion
  5. decreased awareness or responsiveness
  6. difficult or troubled breathing
  7. dizziness, faintness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying position
  8. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
  9. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  10. loss of consciousness
  11. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
  12. severe sleepiness
  13. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  14. slow or irregular heartbeat
  15. sweating
  16. unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

  1. Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position
  2. drowsiness
  3. dry mouth
  4. fatigue
  5. sleepiness
  6. weakness

Less common

  1. Constipation
  2. nervousness
  3. sore throat

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Generic Zanaflex is a muscle relaxant prescription, and we do not suggestion for a long time. The best way is to do more exercising to make you more strong. If you can not do regular exercise, you can also take some health foods such as USANA Nutritions and make yourself more beauty by using
Whitening Toothpaste.

Zanaflex During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment with Zanaflex; it may harm a fetus. It is unknown if Zanaflex passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Zanaflex may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if it has been used regularly for a long time or in high doses.

Our Zanaflex Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

      • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
      • weak or shallow breathing;
      • confusion, hallucinations; or
      • pain or burning when you urinate.

Common side effects may include:

      • drowsiness, dizziness, weakness;
      • feeling nervous;
      • blurred vision;
      • flu-like symptoms;
      • dry mouth, trouble speaking;
      • abnormal liver function tests;
      • runny nose, sore throat;
      • urination problems;
      • vomiting, constipation; or
      • uncontrolled muscle movements.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.