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Reviews for Zanaflex to treat Muscle Spasm
kalopa.lady (unregistered) said:
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I have used this medicine along with narcotic pain killers for a cervical disc protrusion. When I weaned off the pain killers, the Zanaflex really helped with the withdrawal symptoms (RLS, anxiety, sleeplessness) I was experiencing. This medicine still helps with the muscle spasms I get and it doesn't make me tired either, probably due to the high tolerance levels I have from years of abuse, however it really saved me during the Norco withdrawals - and have been off all narcotics for a few months now.
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I take this as an additional medicine for pain control and the deep tissue pain associated with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. The medicine is beneficial in helping the efficacy of the pain medicines taken.
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I had been having muscle spasms the Zanaflex helped. I suffer from real bad insomnia; I have been unable to find a medicine that would work for me and once prescribed Zanaflex I have been able to sleep every night as long as I have them. So if anyone else suffers from insomnia maybe they could try Zanaflex, it really helps.
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I was given Zanaflex 6 years ago to help me sleep. The rheumatologist claimed my diagnosis of Fibromyalgia required straight sleep. He forget to do radiographs for arthritis.
It works well, I would never recommend taking it during the day though. I don't react to medications well, I did to Zanaflex. It makes me groggy and I would never do anything that needed full attention taking it. I take it at night only for sleep. It's a good medication but be careful if you go on Cipro or Levaquin (antibiotics). In 2007 they found a problem with the combination, you must come off Zanaflex while taking those and a few other antibiotics. Speak to your pharmacist but usually insurance coverage tells them that they can't be taken together.
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I ALSO HAVE TAKEN MANY MUSCLE RELAXANTS, INCLUDING SOMA. WHEN MY DOCTOR SUGGESTED THIS MEDICINE TO ME I MADE SURE THAT IT WAS NOT A NARCOTIC AND HABIT FORMING. IT IS NOT. THIS IS REALLY BEEN A BLESSING FOR ME. STILL MAKES ME SLEEPY, BUT IF TAKEN WITH FOOD WOW IT WORKS!
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I've been on Zanaflex for about 6 months now. At first it helped me sleep through the night but now I only get about 4 hours. I would not recommend taking in the day time because it seems to make you feel funny in the head if you don't go to sleep, and also have very vivid dreams on this.
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I originally tried Zanaflex 4 mg after a whiplash and it didn't help. Later I still had some and accidentally took it one time and it worked. Now I take the 6mg capsule as needed for muscle spasm and it has worked better for me than Flexeril, Soma, Robaxin and several others.
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First time using it. Had discectomy in Feb '09 and now have Stenosis which required steroid injections which started today. The Zanaflex worked amazingly quick on the muscles/tissues directly around L4 - L5. Not doing much for the radiating spasming in the hip/buttocks/thigh though. Do not seem to be having any real side effects which is key! Wish it kicked in quicker though and hope it helps with restful sleep at night. Optomistic!
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I've been on Zanaflex for over a month now and all I can say is it really makes me sleep well. I take pain medicines for chronic low back pain and also take sleep medicines to make me sleep because the pain gets worse at night keeping me up. I wasn't happy when they gave me this instead of Soma, because I had great results with Soma. Now I can say I'm glad I did go on this medicine. I take 2 about 45 minutes before I want to turn in for the night. My spasms are relieved and I can sleep through most of the night and wake without any hangover effects. I'm glad I have this now.
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I have been put on every muscle relaxant from Flexeril to Soma and then my neurologist tried me on Zanaflex last week for the first time. I have to say so far it's working pretty good. I feel a little drowsy but hopefully that will pass as my system gets used to it. At this point with my MS, I am willing to try anything in order to feel better and not hurt all the time. I'm thinking we are on to something here. At least that's what I'm praying for.
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Had to take it temporarily. I had increased spasms of arms and legs from an abscess in my butt, did not know at the time why the spasms were so bad. I'm a spinal cord injured paraplegic. Anyhow, while on this I saw a puppet fly though the doorway and footballs on the ceiling. A lot of crazy stuff. I've been on a lot of medicines but never anything like this.
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I've been suffering with severe muscle spasms in neck, back, chest and shoulder since a whiplash incident 1-1/2 years ago. Other medicines previously prescribed include Soma and Flexeril, but results were insubstantial. I received substantial relief the first time I used Zanaflex and finally feel like I might be able to learn to live with this condition.
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I have degenerative disc disease, with anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (bone graft/metal plate and screws) of C5,C6 & C7; for 10 years. I suffer from frequent migraines, severe muscle spasms of the neck, left shoulder and left arm. I have tried every muscle relaxer on the shelf and Zanaflex has been the only one that actually gives me relief and comfort to function and sleep through the night. The only side effect that I have experienced is dry mouth. I just drink more water. I have constant pain and work 12-14 hours per day, six days a week. Zanaflex along with my pain medicines have allowed me to make it through the day without total misery. Also, upon waking in the morning, I don't have that "hangover" feeling as with others.
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Zanaflex has been very helpful with my ability to finally have a good nights sleep. No side effects, relaxes me and is NOT addictive. At least for me it is not. It does NOT "heal" the muscle spasms. I would recommend Zanaflex for people with severe muscle spasm.
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I recently began taking Zanaflex and it has helped with my lower back spasms, somewhat, but I can only take it at night. It makes me drowsy and I had to stop taking it during the day.
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I have been taking Zanaflex for about a year now and it has been wonderful for me. I have Ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia. I have a very hard time sleeping at night but Zanaflex helps me sleep and keeps down the muscle pain.
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Relieved in Washington, State (unregistered) said:
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I have only been on it for about 4 days, and wow what a change. I have taken alot of pain medicines and also sleep aids and I am happy that he let me try this one.
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I am very happy taking Zanaflex. I was originally put on it for migraines but after a major car accident they tried to put me on Soma which caused some side effects. I went back to Zanaflex and have never looked back.
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I have been on Zanaflex for about a month now. I have tried many muscle relaxers that have NOT worked at all. I take 4mg 3 times a day. It is a lot better than other medications I have been on, flexerol didn't do anything at all, and Soma just made me totally loopy. Zanaflex relaxes me so well while still allowing me to operate regularly. I highly recommend this medicine, and for those who are just starting this be careful when driving on this. For the first week I only took it before bed time, then on a day off work I took it shortly after waking up and noticed it didn't have any major effects on me except calming my back and neck spasms.
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I have been on Zanflex for about 2 months and it has helped tremendously for migraines, which is caused from bulging discs in my neck. I am taking 4mg 3 times a day and suffering with only one side effect which is dry mouth. I really recommend this to other's with my condition.
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THIS IS THE BEST MEDICATION BY FAR. I WAS ORIGINALLY GIVEN THIS MEDICATION FOR MIGRAINE HEADACHES BUT IN THE PROCESS IT HAS HELPED ME WITH MY SEVERE BACK PAIN. I CAN FINALLY SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT. THE BEST.
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Wonderful drug! Now available in Generic so doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I have severe disc and arthritic problems in my neck with severe muscle spasms and this really helps. At first when starting this medication it can cause a serious dopey feeling but this can be eased by gradually increasing the dose until benefits are produced. I am on 4mg 3 x a day and allowed to use 8 mg 3 x a day if my muscles are extremely spastic. Do not drive when taking this medication until you understand its effects.
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I am now taking Zanaflex. I was on Soma for 6 years and this is the best I have felt in a long time. I have post operative nerve damage and RSD and take a lot of pain medication.
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I have severe herniated discs in my lower back and FINALLY a drug that helps. Percocet is great for getting through the day with pain, but Zanaflex helps me sleep pain free all night and my back is no longer stiff with pain in the morning. I only take it at night about 2mg or 4mg depending on pain and sleep like a baby. This after 10yrs of suffering with chronic back pain. I am new to this drug about 2months now.. crossing fingers it will work forever..lol
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