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Is Zanaflex A Narcotic

Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Tension Medications

Medications

The standard treatments for tension-type headaches are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and tricyclic antidepressants, usually amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep). A number of investigational drugs, such as botulinum toxin (Botox), tizanidine (Zanaflex), and nitric synthase inhibitors are showing promise.

Pain Relievers for Mild to Moderate Headache Episodes

Several pain relievers are helpful for mild to moderate headaches. They should not be used t...

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I Have Migraine

By Nicole , Health Expert

..."should" work was working. Nothing that is, except narcotics. Now I take a total of 90 mgs of... Read more »

The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Medications are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown... Read more »

Zanaflex Alert

By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

If you take Zanaflex (sometimes prescribed for muscle spasms, periodic limb movement disorder, or... Read more »

Important Changes in Zanaflex Labeling

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...and WARNINGS Sections of the product labeling for Zanaflex (tizanidine), a medication used for a... Read more »

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Fibromyalgia Medication

...effect is drowsiness. If muscle spasms are a particular problem, antispasmotic medications such as Zanaflex and Baclofen can be helpful in reducing the spasms and the pain. Since Zanaflex... Read more »

Overflow Incontinence

...incontinence include:Tumors.Certain medications (anticholinergics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, sedatives, narcotics, alpha-adrenergic agonists, beta-adrenergic agonists, calcium channel... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

...more long-lasting benefits than acetaminophen. Side effects are the same as for each of these drugs.NarcoticsNarcotics, pain-relieving and sleep-inducing drugs that act on the central nervous... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Medications

...relieving painful areas in other disorders. It may have some value for fibromyalgia patients.Opioids, or narcotics, may be used occasionally for certain patients with moderate-to-severe pain, or... Read more »

Scleroderma: Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon

...phenomenon, including nonselective beta blockers (e.g., propranolol), certain common cold preparations, and narcotics.Medications Used in the Treatment of Raynaud's PhenomenonVasodilators.... Read more »

Medications

Zanaflex Oral Drug Interactions

This medication is used to treat muscle tightness and cramping (spasm) caused by conditions such as... Read more »

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