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Dependency on muscle relaxants- Tizanidine: a case report

abstract

Around the world there is an increasing abuse of different substances, including daily use medicines.
Tizanidine is a derivative of imidazoline and is part of the family of muscle relaxants. It is used to
reduce muscle tone associated with spasticity caused by brain or spinal cord injuries. We present
the case of a 21-year-old woman with a clinical history of four years of evolution of consumption
in a pattern of dependency and addiction of this medicine for anxiolytic purposes. In the scientific
literature there are no reports on abusive consumption and dependence on this drug, however,
there is a risk factor because of its sedative effects. This risk should be considered in disorders due
to abuse of other substances.

Keywords:

Addiction; muscle relaxants; Tizanidine.

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Authors

María José Suelt - Comunitat Terapèutica del Maresme- Serveis Salut Mental
Juan Esteban Arcila - Comunitat Terapèutica del Maresme- Serveis Salut Mental