Sublingual tizanidine, a novel test formulation of the known effective antispasticity agent, has been shown to have a unique pharmacokinetic profile [(i.e., nearly twice the bioavailability/AUC), but with little or no increase in peak plasma levels (Cmax), as compared to oral tizanidine (Zanaflex)]. When administered nightly to CP (Cerebral Palsy) patients to more effectively reduce the muscle spasms that disrupt sleep, it was shown to improve sleep efficiency, decrease sleep fragmentation and improve the sleep cycle. This improvement in night-time sleep was translated into a potential improvement in next-day functioning (improvement in next-day measures of spasticity and movement).