Experience of Tizanidine vs Baclofen
Background:
When i was a child i used to take delicious sugary like raspberry but no raspberries in it bacolfen.
Transitioned to boring tablets and then off everything but recently increasing stiffness.
Did a brief search and obviously increasing physical activity is a must (got appointment next week), but does any have any thoughts on Tizanide?
I am aware the evidence for Baclofen is hardly incredible.
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Hi @lingo7728,
Baclofen and Tizanidine are muscle relaxants, they are similar but work in slightly different ways. Your doctor may prescribe one over the other due to the side effects.
I have tried Tizanidine but the side effects were worse than baclofen. Every one reacts differently.
At the moment, I am on liquid baclofen as I find it easier to slightly adjust the dosage if needed.
Best wishes,
Lucy
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May I ask for what side-effects where worse than with Baclofen?
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@lingo7728 hi Daniel I've heard about these two but actually researched what they or do yet. I hope your ok i know we haven't chatted on here in a while.
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I'm doing alright (got an appointment with my GP on Wednesday)
How is life treating you? Hopefully good now or soon :)
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@lingo7728 yeah life's treating me fair enough I suppose, but we all just have get on with it don't we? Soldiering on as I say. I believe that medicine something beginning with b causes a range of things I.e headaches drowsiness, feeling sick or being sick etc I'd suggest go to the NHS website to see what it says. Fortunately for me I was never given like that when I was a kid but i recommend you have a look on the NHS website I'm sure that'll tell you. I'm glad your OK! @pooleemily29
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@lingo7728 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/baclofen/
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Hi @lingo7728,
Tizanidine made me feel more drowsy. It also gave me a dry mouth so my gums bled daily.
Everyone is different, and some people may not experience any side effects at all.
Best wishes
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Interesting, ill be mindful of gums bleeding I've had gingitivitis previously.
Drowsiness would be a blessing sometimes with insomnia.
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Hello, I am on baclofen and have recently started. I started low and am due to increase dose - just a bit worried as I seem to be the queen of side effects! So far no side effects however -but I am assuming as dosage increases that could change? I don;t know anyone else on muscle relaxants so saw this and wanted to ask about side effects, hope it's ok to jump in.
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@lingo7728 hi Daniel did you have a look at the NHS website link I sent you hopefully that help you understand it a bit more than you did before @pooleemily29
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I did.
No new surprise seems like Baclofen can be thought of as effectively a weaker version of Tizanidine0 -
@lingo7728 oh I see! I can see why your in a bir of a pickle choosing between the two. It's basically like throwing one ball and hoping it lands in the right net I guess is what I liken it too. I hope your well! @pooleemily29
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