New MedicationHi Rob,
I take 4 mg of Zanaflex at betime. I took a lot more than the 4 mg. when I was
in the hospital and when I first came home. I had a problem at that time
though as it screwed up my liver enzymes. I had to stop taking it. A different
neuro started me back on it again about 6 months ago but at this lower dose. I
have had my liver enzymes checked and since I'm not taking as much this time
the enzymes are okay.
One of the side effects is fatigue. I was supposed to take 2 mg at 6 pm and
then the 4 mg at bedtime. I stopped taking it at 6 pm shortly after I started
the meds as I kept falling asleep about an hour after taking it. It takes a
while to get used to.
I'm glad to hear that it works well for you and is giving you some relief.
Heather in Calgary
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Pall
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:04 PM
Subject: [TMIC] New Medication
I just started a new drug to help relieve banding. The drugs name is
Tizanidine or Zanaflex. Do any of you take it or have you previously taken it.
I have just started and am not up to the normal dose yet.however I am finding a
noticable improvement in the banding. It is interesting that when I first
started taking Lyrica I also noticed an improvement that has since not been so
pronounced!
Thanks!
Rob in New Jersey
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