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Tizanidine is a central α2 adrenergic agonist. The relationship between the α2 receptor agonism and the spasmolytic function of tizanidine is not fully understood.
Tizanidine is a central α2 adrenergic agonist. The relationship between the α2 receptor agonism and the spasmolytic function of tizanidine is not fully understood.


While recreational use is extremely rare, some users take tizanidine for its standalone sedative effects or to potentiate the effects of [[opiates]]. There are also unconfirmed reports of users applying the drug intravenously. In higher doses, tizanidine is capable of inducing [[hallucinations]], [[psychosis]], and [[delirium]].
While recreational use is extremely rare, some users take tizanidine for its standalone sedative effects or to potentiate the effects of [[opiates]]. In higher doses, tizanidine is capable of inducing [[hallucinations]], [[psychosis]], and [[delirium]].


==Chemistry==
==Chemistry==