Tizanidine and cyclobenzaprine are two commonly used muscle relaxers. While they are both effective and treat similar conditions, they have features and distinct properties that set them apart.

Three medications have spasticity reduction as their primary indication: baclofen (Lioresal ®), dantrolene (Dantrium ®), and tizanidine (Zanaflex ®). These drugs represent the mainstays of ...