Comparing Zanaflex vs Verapamil
Zanaflex | Verapamil |
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Zanaflex (tizanidine) | Verapamil |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cluster Headaches, Muscle Spasm. Zanaflex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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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More about Zanaflex (tizanidine) | More about Verapamil | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Zanaflex has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 117 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% 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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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Zanaflex side effects in more detail. |
See also: verapamil side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Zanaflex prices |
View all verapamil prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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 |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 608 drugs are known to interact with Zanaflex:
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A total of 647 drugs are known to interact with verapamil:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
November 27, 1996 |
March 08, 1982 |
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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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