A patient is taking tizanidine (Zanaflex) to treat spasticity from multiple sclerosis. Which of the following adverse effects of muscle relaxants is most pronounced with this medication?
A) Hypotension
B) Dark black urine
C) Excessive salivation
D) Eczema
A
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Hypotension is the most significant adverse effect of tizanidine. Dark black urine, excessive salivation, and eczema are not adverse effects of tizanidine.
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