Comparing Baclofen vs Tizanidine
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Prescription only
Baclofen relieves muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease, but its use is limited by its ability to cause sedation and increase seizure risk. Prescribed for... View more |
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 |
Related suggestions Muscle Spasm (Involuntary Hypertonicity)
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| More about Baclofen | More about Tizanidine | ||||||||
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Baclofen has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 438 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Tizanidine has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 376 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Tizanidine prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Fleqsuvy, Gablofen, Lioresal, Lioresal Intrathecal, Lyvispah, Ozobax, Ozobax DS | Zanaflex | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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6.8 hours |
2.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 367 drugs are known to interact with Baclofen:
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A total of 634 drugs are known to interact with Tizanidine:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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November 22, 1977 |
November 27, 1996 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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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