{"id":630802,"date":"2024-12-20T13:29:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T18:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630802"},"modified":"2024-12-20T13:42:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T18:42:09","slug":"tizanidine-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tizanidine-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Tizanidine alternatives: What can I take instead of tizanidine?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tizanidine<\/span><\/a> is a generic prescription muscle relaxant available as brand-name Zanaflex, which is <\/span>approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/span><\/a> for treating <\/span>spasticity<\/span><\/a>, a condition in which muscles stiffen or tighten, preventing normal fluid movement. Tizanidine is also used<\/span> off-label<\/span><\/a> (for a non-FDA-approved use) for musculoskeletal pain. In addition, its sedative effects may offer relief to patients with insomnia caused by severe muscle spasms (but this benefit is also not FDA approved).<\/span><\/p>\n

Although tizanidine is effective for treating spasticity, it isn\u2019t for everyone. Its effects don’t last long, and it should be used during times when relief from muscle spasms is most needed for daily activities. It\u2019s also not ideal for people with kidney or liver problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking tizanidine with alcohol or the following medications could increase the risk of side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination:<\/span><\/p>\n