Tizanidine is a medication used to treat the symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis. Tizanidine has many interactions with both prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as herbal supplements. As of 2012, there is no evidence that Tizanidine interacts with ginger or ginger tea. However, consult your physician before you start drinking ginger tea or taking any supplements.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease that is caused by the body's exaggerated immune response. When a person suffers from multiple sclerosis, his immune system attacks the myelin, or the fatty covering of the central nervous system. These attacks cause scars on the myelin as well as damage the nerves, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This damage can cause numbness of the limbs, loss of sight, or paralysis. As of 2012, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis.
Tizanidine
Tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant that helps multiple sclerosis patients by relieving the muscle spasms and increased muscle tone caused by the disease. This helps patients maintain more control of their movements. Tizanidine is available as both a tablet and a capsule, but the two forms of medication do not react with the body in the same way, according to the PubMed Health website. Notify your pharmacist immediately if you are given the incorrect form of the medication.
Ginger Tea
Ginger may help remedy nausea, which can be a side effect of Tizanidine. Ginger helps to support the immune system, which may benefit the overall health of the patient. Additionally, the gingerols in ginger are anti-inflammatory agents that may decrease joint and muscle inflammation, according to The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods. As a result, ginger tea may have a calming effect on the muscles of a patient with multiple sclerosis.
Interaction between Tizanidine and Ginger Tea
As of 2012, there is no evidence that Tizanidine interacts with ginger tea or any other form of ginger. However, because Tizanidine has many interactions with other herbs, such as kava kava and valerian, it is a good idea to consult your physician before you begin treating your nausea or inflammation with ginger tea. Your physician may advise you to limit your intake of ginger or to take a supplement or medication that is known to be safe to take with Tizanidine instead.
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