Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant used to:
- Relieve muscle spasms and tightness caused by conditions like multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, or stroke.
- Manage chronic muscle pain (e.g., back pain, neck pain).
Side Effects
Common side effects:
- Drowsiness, dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Weakness, fatigue
- Low blood pressure
Serious but rare side effects:
- Liver damage (monitor liver function in long-term use)
- Hallucinations or confusion
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)




