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Zanaflex Information
This medication is a muscle relaxant. It works
by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to
your brain. It is used to treat increased muscle tone associated
with spasticity. It may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide.
Order Page
Before you order Zanaflex from the internet pharmacy you need to
read through all of the Zanaflex prescription muscle relaxant medication
information below. The Zanaflex information below is not meant to
be a substitute for proper advice obtained from your doctor or health
provider. After you read through ALL of the Zanaflex product information
below you may then procede to the order page for this prescription
muscle relaxant medication at the Internet Pharmacy.
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Zanaflex - Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop
taking this medication and seek emergency medical attention: an
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); hallucinations
or abnormal behavior; or liver damage (yellowing of the skin or
eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or
bruising, severe fatigue). Other, less serious side effects may
be more likely to occur. Continue to take this medication and talk
to your doctor if you experience drowsiness or dizziness; weakness;
dry mouth; increased muscle tone or spasms; or sweating. Side effects
other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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Zanaflex - Directions
Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you
do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse,
or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass
of water. This medication is usually taken several times a day.
Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not take more than three doses
of zanaflex--or more than 36 mg--in 24 hours. Too much of this medication
can damage your liver.
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Zanaflex - Precautions
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. This medication may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
Dizziness is most likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or
lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible
fall. Use caution with alcohol, other muscle relaxants, sleep or
anxiety medicines, and pain medicines. These drugs may increase
drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking this medication. Do
not take any other medicine during treatment with this medication
without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Zanaflex - Drug Interactions
This medication may increase the effects of other drugs that cause
drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines,
sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines,
and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that
you are taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor
approves. Birth control pills can increase the effects of this medication.
Tell your doctor if you are taking birth control pills before starting
treatment with this medication. This medication may lower blood
pressure. Tell your doctor if you are taking another medicine to
lower blood pressure or a medicine to treat another heart condition.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with this medication.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines.
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Zanaflex - Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take
only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose
of this medication.
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Zanaflex - If You Take Too Much
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose are
not well known but include unconsciousness and irregular breathing.
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