Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Mike, Many of us on Zanaflex have the same reaction. I take the generic for Zanaflex and get the same results so I only take it at night. Why not try breaking it in half and spacing through out the day like that......Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Mike, I take 4mg Zanaflex x2 per day. I too have trouble and get sleepy. I agree with Flora, break it up into halves or quarters and spread it out or take it at bedtime and sleep on it. I take 4mg at bedtime and do not have a problem. Hope this helps. Norton zanaflex and tiredness I take a 4mg dose at work at noon. Like clockwork, I actually nod off at my desk about 50 mins after taking it. When I fight to stay awake, I actually am foggy and lose focus with my vision. It passes in about 1/2 hr. I usually go to lunch so I can take a nap at this time, but it doesn't always work out. Does anyone else have a similar problem? I've been taking zanaflex for at least a year. If I am active (driving etc) at the time of my dose, I don't seem to get sleepy. It's only when I'm sedentary. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Yep, that happens to me. Donna > I take a 4mg dose at work at noon. Like clockwork, I actually nod off > at my desk about 50 mins after taking it. When I fight to stay awake, > I actually am foggy and lose focus with my vision. It passes in > about 1/2 hr. I usually go to lunch so I can take a nap at this time, > but it doesn't always work out. > Does anyone else have a similar problem? I've been taking zanaflex > for at least a year. > If I am active (driving etc) at the time of my dose, I don't seem to > get sleepy. It's only when I'm sedentary. > Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Mike Me too. I take 12 mg a day. 1/2 tab am, 1/2 tab noon. 1/2 tab 5 pm, 1 1/2 at bedtime. It's the noon dose that always gives me trouble. I've found that if I only eat high protein I get sleepier. Also when trying the South Beach diet the acid such as balsamic vinegar REALLY activates the Zanaflex. If I skip lunch I'm not as sleepy. Obviously I have a problem skipping meals or I wouldn't be trying so many diets. So on high protein lunches I take a quarter of a tab. Eva in WV Rinding a way everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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