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Does Doxazosin Interact With Tizanidine?
Posted on
Sun, 6 Aug 2017
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Sun, 6 Aug 2017
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Question : I just started doxazosin 1mg and can I take a tizanine 2mg with it?
The doxazosin was for blood pressure and newly rx so just want to know if it is safe toe take tizanine with it....
The doxazosin was for blood pressure and newly rx so just want to know if it is safe toe take tizanine with it....
Brief Answer:
No, not recommended
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms , I have gone through your question and i understand your concerns but unfourtanetly both medications have a major interaction together ..
Tizanine and doxazosin may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse rate.. if you need to use them together then you should refer to your doctor to decrease the doses.. I hope I answered your question..
No, not recommended
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms , I have gone through your question and i understand your concerns but unfourtanetly both medications have a major interaction together ..
Tizanine and doxazosin may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse rate.. if you need to use them together then you should refer to your doctor to decrease the doses.. I hope I answered your question..
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