Zanaflex

Zanaflex Information

Zanaflex is used to treat muscle spasms.

How To Take Zanaflex and Zanaflex Dosage and Administration

Take as directed. Your Zanaflex dosage will probably need to be adjusted by your doctor initially to achieve satisfactory results. Follow directions exactly.

If You Miss a Dose of Zanaflex

If you miss a Zanaflex dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

If you suspect a Zanaflex Overdose

If Zanaflex overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include trouble breathing or unconsciousness.

Zanaflex Side Effects

Zanaflex Precautions and Contraindications

Before taking Zanaflex, tell your doctor if you have: any allergies, low blood pressure, liver or heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease.

Zanaflex and Alcohol Interaction

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.

Taking Zanaflex during Pregnancy or Breast-feeding

Zanaflex 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 Interactions

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.

Storing Zanaflex

Store Zanaflex at room temperature between 59° and 86° F (15-30° C) away from light and moisture.

ADDITIONAL PATIENT INFORMATION

Your doctor may monitor liver tests during treatment. Do not share this medication with others