Sirdalud
(Tizanidine)
Sirdalud , a muscle relaxant, is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis or spinal injury.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Take Sirdalud exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Special precautions
Before taking Sirdalud ,
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Sirdalud or any other drugs.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including other medications that cause drowsiness, medications for high blood pressure, oral contraceptives, and vitamins.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Sirdalud , call your doctor immediately.
If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Sirdalud .
You should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
Side effects
Side effects from Sirdalud can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
dizziness
upset stomach
vomiting
tingling sensation in the arms, legs, hands, and feet
dry mouth
increased muscle spasms
If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
yellowing of the skin or eyes
unexplained flu-like symptoms
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Do not let anyone else take your medication.