tizanidine

Seems like PCPs are always freaking out about tizanidine. I used it regular in PMR residency without concern and later as a pain physician. I can understand hypotension risk in the elderly but what other common issues are there? I saw a 26 yr old today with an early spondy, failed interventions/PT, has leg spasms at tizanidine 4mg QID PRN really helps here, but her PCP is worried about liver damage.....despite never checking LFTs and her having no GI symptoms of any kind. What real... Read more
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