help?

[REDNECK101]

I am a recovering addict. I recently injured the thoracic area of my back and was prescribed zanaflez. Is this really a safe drug for me to be taking? Is it addictive?

[skmedlin27703]

Zanaflex is Tizanidine which is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis, stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Tizanidine is in a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. It works by slowing action in the brain and nervous system to allow the muscles to relax.

[GoingToMakeIt]

Do a search on here for it. Any drug can be troublesome, but Zanaflex can be a very helpful tool. I use it as needed when my back gets too tight. I use it with Ibuprofen and the combo works as well as opiates. Here is a link by avisg. http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Addiction-Substance-Abuse/Zanaflex/show/548835
In fact, it was avisg that told me about it. I like Zanaflex better than Flexeril, because I feel less groggy on Zanaflex.

[dominosarah]

Some of the members here have taken zanaflex with good results.  Is anyone holding them for you?  Is this a short term plan with the meds?  Hope you get to feeling better.....sara