Tizanidine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves spasms, cramping, and tightness of the muscles caused by medical problems, such as multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine. 

Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.      

Major & minor side effects for Tizanidine

• Chest pain or discomfort
• Fever or chills
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Nervousness
• Painful or burning urination
• Unusual tiredness
• Blurred vision
• Flu like symptoms
• Irregular heartbeat
• Itching skin
• Shortness of breath
• Weight gain

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary.

Tizanidine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hypotension or patients predisposed to hypotension due to the increased risk of hypotensive episodes.

Tizanidine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of renal impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.

Tizanidine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Tizanidine should be used with caution in patients receiving sedatives since it may increase the sedative effects of such medications.

This medicine may cause drowsiness.