I use to take soma's. and thay didn't work. I ask my Dr. for something else he gave me Zanaflex. And my stiff neck and spasms went away.
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I took my first dose two hours ago. Just realized my freaking out feeling is related to this med. My mouth and throat are very dry, the dizziness and drowsiness had a weird parallel irritability, esp. sensitive to noise. Doubtful I'll take it again.
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BrentCox | 35-44 | Male | Patient
5/14/2014
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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ever since soma went to a control 5, I have been using Zanaflex, very sedating drug which helps, just give it a chance
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/29/2014
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
Overall rating 3.7
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katrod14 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/24/2014
Condition: Muscle Spasms due to a Brain Disease
Overall rating 4.3
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It has helped my muscle spasms a lot. I can sleep better at night.
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canti | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/22/2014
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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if I miss one does, I know it. I sure hope my body does not start needed more.
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mary | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/18/2014
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This is day 2 on tizanidine, after reading these reviews now I'm really scared, so far I have only experienced the sleepiness. I suffer from a stiff neck and a "pulling" sensation in my shoulder, the back of my neck, at the base of my skull always feels like its tearing, I have been experiencing this pain every day for over 6 months. I have been to many different doctors, physical therapy, chiropractor, massage therapist, ENT, and tried ibuprofen 600 mg 3 times a day, topical creams, amitriptyline and now I am trying Tizanidine, So far nothing has worked to even slightly give me some relief. I am so depressed over this, I am a 50 year old female who until 6 months ago was energetic and happy, now I do absolutely nothing because all movement is very painful.How long does it take for this medication to work? Read More Read Less
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Kat | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/14/2014
Condition: Muscle Spasms due to a Brain Disease
Overall rating 3.0
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my child has cerebral palsy and takes this med for muscle spasms. He has been waking up in the middle of the night laughing histerically. This emotional lability is hard to deal with in the middle of the night and no one is able to sleep. Has anyone else seen this effect?
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rosie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/14/2014
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.0
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I have found it to be very very helpful!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/7/2014
Condition: Other
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web md | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/3/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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granniebrenda | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/30/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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It is one of the better muscle relaxants I have used.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/28/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I would take the 4mg pills more often if they didn't make me drowsy. They DO help with muscular pain. I often take a quarter of one in the daytime to "take the edge off" As with many meds, long term use may require a dosage increase. If you take 2 at once, you will feel like jelly and sleep very well.
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looneylulu9 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/6/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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lauried | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/3/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
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I take Zanaflex for parathesia/dyesthia, spasms/spacity from MS. It is a very good drug. The downside is it increases the already gross fatigue I am plagued with.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/26/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
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HAS ANYONE ELSE NOTICE A STRONG ODOR IN THIER URINE WHILE TAKING THIS DRUG ?
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screen name | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/20/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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Works great, just does not last long. I have DISH and bad muscle spasms. I have bad dreams sometimes but it is better than the spasms.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/11/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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just started taking this a month ago and its been good. makes me a bit sleepy but when halved it doesn't.
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janet.sawyerbrown | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/17/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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I take 4mg 3 times a day sometimes but usually just at bedtime for severe back spasms. I have to have water by the bed because I get very thirsty. I find I wake up after 4 hours of sleeping and sometimes have strange dreams. I can deal with these things because I feel better and have relief from the pain of the spasms. I started taking Cymbalta as well and the two together are great for me. I have taken Zanaflex since 2003.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/8/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/31/2013
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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sTILL HAVE SEVERE MUSLCE ACHES and also hernia/ nerve pain [ from 5 surgeries/ mesh and nerve dissections but with Zanaflex I get some good quality sleep severe chronic pain syndrome--bot zanaflex and Percocet help
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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