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Does Doxazosin Interact With Tizanidine?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Sep 2017
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....


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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (12 minutes later)
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..
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Does Doxazosin Interact With Tizanidine?

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..