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What Could Generic Pills For Zanaflex Look Like?

Hi Dr. Grief, I m wondering what the generic pills for Zanaflex look like? (Tizanidine) I m just starting the second month on them (for serious back spasms and though these look different than the ones I took last month, (these pills are much smaller) my bigger concern is that they don t seem to work as well. Given that I discovered about a year ago that some generics work better than others-and some don t work at all the way the original prescription does (which is my experience with Baclofen- one brand, Northstar works fine, while and the other doesn t seem to work at all)...my back is far worse this week than it had been. I should tell you I m taking 20 mg Baclofen twice a day and then 10 mg with the Tizanidine (4 mg) as directed by my Neurologist. Does this give you enough background to comment?
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Zanaflex is available in different shapes as round/oval with different mg strength. Noticing the size change may be a matter of batch difference or formulation change as micro compression technology in the manufacturing level. Regarding the effectiveness, I do agree with the difference between generic and branded molecules in many instances. I recommend to strictly adhere to the molecule which is giving best results for the body irrespective of prize/other factors till possible.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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What Could Generic Pills For Zanaflex Look Like?

Hello, Zanaflex is available in different shapes as round/oval with different mg strength. Noticing the size change may be a matter of batch difference or formulation change as micro compression technology in the manufacturing level. Regarding the effectiveness, I do agree with the difference between generic and branded molecules in many instances. I recommend to strictly adhere to the molecule which is giving best results for the body irrespective of prize/other factors till possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel