Zanaflex
Medication Drug Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Zanaflex Use Indication:
Zanaflex medication is used to
treat muscle spasms. Take as directed. Your dosage will probably
need to be adjusted by your doctor initially to achieve
satisfactory results. Follow directions exactly.
Prescription Drug Zanaflex Side
Effects:
Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness,
constipation, unusual weakness or dry mouth might occur. If these
continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor. To minimize
dizziness, stand up slowly when arising from a sitting or lying
position. Notify your doctor if you develop: yellowing skin or
eyes, stomach pain, vomiting, hallucinations. Very unlikely but
report: vision or hearing changes, urinary frequency or burning,
slow or irregular heartbeat, black stool. An allergic reaction to
this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it
occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching,
dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions on using Zanaflex
prescription:
Before taking Zanaflex drug, tell
your doctor if you have: any allergies, low blood pressure, liver
or heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease. Limit the use of
alcohol as alcohol may intensify the dizziness and drowsiness
effects of this drug. Use caution when driving or operating
machinery or when alertness is required. This medication should
be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the
risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this
drug is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the
elderly.
Zanaflex Drug Interaction:
Tell your doctor of all
prescription and nonprescription medications you may take,
especially of: blood pressure drugs (e.g., water pills, clonidine,
methyldopa, guanabenz, guanfacine), MAO inhibitors (e.g.,
linezolid, furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline), sleep
medicines, sedatives (e.g., diazepam), tranquilizers,
anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine,
morphine), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), certain
antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), other muscle relaxants
(e.g., cyclobenzaprine), certain antidepressants (e.g.,
imipramine, amitriptyline, trazodone), phenothiazine psychiatric
drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine), birth control pills. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Zanaflex Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact
your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include trouble breathing or
unconsciousness.
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