Janice; Zanaflex is used to treat spasticity
From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TMIC] medications for spasms. Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:10:18 -0500 Gerry, what does zanaflex do. I also take gabapentin and baclofen. Janice From: Gerry Surette Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 6:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] medications for spasms. I used to have frequent spasms sometimes quite severe. i am now spasm free. I know I get spasms but I just don't feel them. i take 800 mg. gabapentin three times daily; 25 mg. of baclofin twice daily; and 8 mg. zanaflex three times daily. this combination works for me. it took me about 2 years to get the exact dosage right. I persisted with my neuro almost to the point of scheduling my appointments every two months instead of the usual six months. my neuro balked at this as he has many patients to see. but I persisted. gabapentin for those who do not know was originally prescribe for epileptic sizures. my neuro even tried to have me switch to lyirca instead of gabapentin. Lyirica did nothing for me so I switched back. I know this combination works for me as sometimes I miss taking my pills. I then feel the spasms coming back. I felt a few side effects at the beginning but over time these rectified themselves. hope this helps. I feel for you been there did that. even got a t-shirt printed saying spasm free ( just kidding) .
