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What is the best Muscle Relaxer for MS available?

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Charleston, WV
June 4, 2013
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I take zanaflex but it makes me really sleepy. I can move around for about an hour then I'm out for two hours

June 6, 2013
A MyMSTeam Member

I have been on Baclofen and it helps with my legs at night

June 4, 2013
A MyMSTeam Member

Zanaflex (tizanidine generic) works the best for me when I need it.

June 13, 2013
A MyMSTeam Member

@joshuafraley sorry it wipes,you out. Sleep well till you adjust I guess

June 7, 2013
A MyMSTeam Member

@sonyawoodhampeppeer The same thing is happening to me when starting baclofen again. It is making me pass out so easily. I just woke up from a 3rd "nap" I did not mean to take. grrrrr!

June 6, 2013

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