Originally Posted by Dr. Geoffrey Nase

Email Question: "Dr. Nase, how long would it take to determine if Zanaflex extended release had an effect of facial blushing or certain forms of flushing?"
Susan G.


Susan,

Like most oral medications you want to give it at least 6 to 8 weeks of continuous treatment before you start to evaluate its efficacy. You also need this amount of time to see how you respond to the lowest dose (6 mgs) and compare it to a medium dose (12 mgs).

With that said, some rosacea sufferers note a reduction in flushing intensity and duration almost right away... in the two week range.

Remember, discuss the extended 24 hour release with your physician and not the regular Zanaflex that only has a short half life of 4 hours.