Tizanidine Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Tizanidine
Tizanidine is available as an affordable generic. Patients can often find significant savings by using discount cards like GoodRx or checking prices at different pharmacies.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
Tizanidine is available as an affordable generic. Patients can often find significant savings by using discount cards like GoodRx or checking prices at different pharmacies.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine(brand) | $4–$25/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Generic Manufacturers
The following companies manufacture FDA-approved generic versions of Tizanidine. Prices may vary between manufacturers and pharmacies.
Ways to Save on Tizanidine
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of tizanidine at most pharmacies. Compare prices before filling.
90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
Patient Assistance Programs
If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides tizanidine at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover tizanidine . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford tizanidine, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tizanidine Cost
What is TIZANIDINE used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tizanidine Tablets, USP is a central alpha-2-adrenergic agonist indicated for the management of spasticity. Because of the short duration of therapeutic effect, treatment with Tizanidine Tablets, USP should be reserved for those daily activities and times when relief of spasticity is most important [see Dosage and Administration(2.1) ]. Tizanidine Tablets, USP is a central alpha-2-adrenergic agonist indicated for the management of spasticity. Because of the short duration of therapeutic effect, treatment with Tizanidine Tablets, USP should be reserved for those daily…
What is the recommended dosage for TIZANIDINE?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended starting dose: 2 mg; dose can be repeated at 6 to 8 hour intervals, up to a maximum of 3 doses in 24 hours (2.1) Dosage can be increased by 2 mg to 4 mg per dose, with 1 to 4 days between increases; total daily dose should not exceed 36 mg (2.1) Tizanidine pharmacokinetics differs between tablets and capsules, and when taken with or without food. These differences could result in a change in tolerability and control of symptoms ( 2.1 , 12.3 ) To discontinue Tizanidine Tablets, USP, decrease dose slowly to minimize the risk of withdrawal and rebound…
How does TIZANIDINE work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Tizanidine is a central alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonist and presumably reduces spasticity by increasing presynaptic inhibition of motor neurons. The effects of tizanidine are greatest on polysynaptic pathways. The effect of these actions is thought to reduce facilitation of spinal motor neurons.
Who should not take TIZANIDINE?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Tizanidine Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patientstaking potent inhibitors of CYP1A2, such as fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin [ see Drug Interactions (7.1 , 7.2 ) ]. Concomitant use with potent inhibitors of CYP1A2, such as fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin ( 4 , 5.5 , 7.1 , 7.2 )
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