Zanaflex is a prescription muscle relaxant for reducing certain types of pain and muscle tension. It is rarely prescribed for medical purposes, but it is frequently abused and is a scheduled and controlled substance in some states.
Zanaflex can be fatal in overdose. Zanaflex potential for causing addiction is well known. People can become addicted to Zanaflex and similar drugs even when the drugs are used as prescribed. Others deliberately use Zanaflex to enhance the effects of alcohol or other drugs.
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Zanaflex?
Zanaflex can cause withdrawal symptoms if you suddenly stop taking the medication.
Withdrawal can lead to potentially serious complications such as rapid breakdown of muscle tissue, organ failure, or loss of life.
Withdrawal from Zanaflex can be dangerous. For this reason, every person taking the medication must be aware of the withdrawal symptoms.
Abdominal pain, headache, insomnia, chills, and nausea.
Withdrawal form Zanaflex can be severe. People trying to stop taking relaxants need to slowly taper off the dosage to avoid the worst of negative withdrawal symptoms.
These dangerous withdrawal symptoms can be greatly reduced through a medical drug detox program that addresses a person's specific metabolic needs and the state of health to avoid the worst of withdrawal symptoms.