Dantrium (dantrolene sodium) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Dantrium (dantrolene sodium)
Severe headaches, wooziness, and general bad feeling. I couldn't function and had to stop.
I was also taking this with baclofen so I don't know if it enhanced the side effects of either or both.
DANTRIUM (DANTROLENE SODIUM): This medication is used to treat muscle tightness and cramping (spasms) caused by certain nerve disorders such as spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. It works by relaxing the muscles. Dantrolene helps reduce muscle pain and stiffness, improves your ability to move around, and lets you do more of your daily activities. Dantrolene is also used with other treatments to prevent or treat special cases of high fever (malignant hyperthermia) related to anesthesia and surgery. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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