Can Zanaflex cause sleep wetting?

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Hi, I am new here. This is all new to me. I take a muscle relaxer called Zanaflex. I used to take flexirl but my insurance no longer covers it. My doctor switched me to Zanaflex a few months ago and I take it as needed for my restless leg syndrome. Anyway, I limit my intake of water to 1/2 cup to take my nightly pills. I pee 2 times before bed. This started after having a dream that really scared me and I wetted my bed. Now, I have had normal dreams and it's happened 2 more times since then and only on the nights I took the Zanaflex. I take bentyl for IBS, and it actually makes it hard to pee! I am so confused. My body did not attempt to send my brain messages, it just happened. I wake up when I become cold and realize I am wet. I have no control over this and I'm afraid of it! I don't drink adult beverages. I have a pretty normal and healthy life. I have tried googling this but I don't get anywhere. I brought it up to my doctor and she just brushed me off. I have had 2 kids and by doing that, I can't cough or sneeze with out having a leak. I just turned 30. I have no family history of bet wetting. I also take a few other prescribed drugs, but I have no issues with them. I am about to toss these things out and never think twice about going back, I put down a puppy pad for me so I won't have urine in my bed. I'm too young to have these issues. :(
 
JuJuBee22-- Sorry to hear that this has all happened so quickly for you. That can't be easy to manage. Especially with little ones around the house.

We recommend seeing a specialist and talking to them about your entire health profile (other meds, etc.) and see if they have options for inclusive treatment that helps you help the other symptoms while avoiding bedwetting.

Here's a good link: http://www.nafc.org/find-a-doctor.

Let us know what happens!
 
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