Welcome to ZanaflexCapsules.com, your resource for information on Zanaflex
Capsules™ (tizanidine hydrochloride), spasticity and education services in
support of your Zanaflex Capsules prescription.
Zanaflex Capsules are approved for the management of spasticity. Zanaflex Capsules have a short-term effect in the body. Your doctor may tell you to take your medication just before you perform activities that are made more difficult by spasticity.
Zanaflex Capsules are available in 2 mg, 4 mg and 6 mg strengths.
Acorda Therapeutics, the makers of Zanaflex Capsules, is committed to its safe and effective use. In addition to this website, there are several other resources where you can get information or assistance.
Important Safety Information
You should not take Zanaflex Capsules™ (tizanidine hydrochloride) if you are currently taking fluvoxamine (Luvox®) or ciprofloxacin (Cipro®). If you are taking clonidine (Catapres® and Catapres TTS®) or other blood pressure medications, tell your doctor before taking Zanaflex Capsules. Please be aware that there is limited information about the long-term use of Zanaflex® (tizanidine hydrochloride) (more than one year) or use by people who are taking more than 8 mg in a single dose or more than 24 mg per day.
Zanaflex Capsules may cause side effects in some people, including the following:
Since this medication can decrease your spasticity, please be careful when using Zanaflex Capsules if your spasticity helps you with posture or balance.
Your experience with Zanaflex Capsules may change depending on whether you take this medication with food or without food, including potential changes in efficacy and side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take your medication.
Suddenly stopping treatment can cause certain medical problems; therefore, you should always talk to your doctor before deciding to stop Zanaflex Capsules treatment.
Zanaflex Capsules are approved for the management of spasticity. Zanaflex Capsules have a short-term effect in the body. Your doctor may tell you to take your medication just before you perform activities that are made more difficult by spasticity.
Zanaflex Capsules are available in 2 mg, 4 mg and 6 mg strengths.
Acorda Therapeutics, the makers of Zanaflex Capsules, is committed to its safe and effective use. In addition to this website, there are several other resources where you can get information or assistance.
Important Safety Information
You should not take Zanaflex Capsules™ (tizanidine hydrochloride) if you are currently taking fluvoxamine (Luvox®) or ciprofloxacin (Cipro®). If you are taking clonidine (Catapres® and Catapres TTS®) or other blood pressure medications, tell your doctor before taking Zanaflex Capsules. Please be aware that there is limited information about the long-term use of Zanaflex® (tizanidine hydrochloride) (more than one year) or use by people who are taking more than 8 mg in a single dose or more than 24 mg per day.
Zanaflex Capsules may cause side effects in some people, including the following:
- Sudden drop in blood pressure: Some people in clinical studies experienced
this effect, known as "hypotension."
- Possible liver damage: Changes in liver function tests have been found in
some patients, which could be the result of liver damage. In most cases, these
changes resolved when the drug was stopped. In very rare cases, liver damage was
permanent.
- Sleepiness: You should not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking
this drug. Sleepiness could be made worse if you take your medication with
alcohol or certain other drugs.
- Hallucinations: In two studies, a small percentage of people had
hallucinations (saw things that did not really exist).
- The most common side effects reported in clinical studies were dry mouth,
sleepiness, weakness, tiredness and dizziness.
Since this medication can decrease your spasticity, please be careful when using Zanaflex Capsules if your spasticity helps you with posture or balance.
Your experience with Zanaflex Capsules may change depending on whether you take this medication with food or without food, including potential changes in efficacy and side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take your medication.
Suddenly stopping treatment can cause certain medical problems; therefore, you should always talk to your doctor before deciding to stop Zanaflex Capsules treatment.
