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Comparing Tizanidine vs Verapamil

View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions.
Tizanidine Verapamil
View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions.
Tizanidine Verapamil
Prescription only

Tizanidine may be used to reduce muscle spasms but common side effects include sleepiness, a drop in blood pressure, and a dry mouth. The dosage of tizanidine should be tailored to each person and... View more

Prescription only

Verapamil can help regulate the heart rate and lower blood pressure and is used to treat certain heart conditions. Constipation is the most common side effect of verapamil and it may interact with... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Tizanidine has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 374 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect.

Verapamil has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 180 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Generic Availability

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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 each
Dosage 4 mg
Per Unit* $0.57
Cost* $28.62

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Quantity 2 mL
Dosage 2.5 mg/mL
Per Unit* $10.07
Cost* $20.13

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
Brand Names
Zanaflex Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

2.5 hours

12 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 633 drugs are known to interact with tizanidine:

  • 238 major drug interactions (852 brand and generic names)
  • 393 moderate drug interactions (1547 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)

A total of 650 drugs are known to interact with verapamil:

  • 124 major drug interactions (389 brand and generic names)
  • 481 moderate drug interactions (3055 brand and generic names)
  • 45 minor drug interactions (111 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Using tiZANidine together with alcohol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • You may take verapamil with or without food, but take it the same way every time. You should avoid... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using verapamil together with alcohol. Verapamil may increase the blood... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

November 27, 1996

March 08, 1982
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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