Drug Name

Baclofen

Drug Uses

Baclofen is used for treating muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or other diseases. It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Baclofen as directed by your doctor.

• Take Baclofen by mouth with or without food.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Baclofen.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Baclofen is a muscle relaxant. It reduces the frequency as well as severity of muscle spasms that occur as a result of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Baclofen, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Baclofen at room temperature between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Brief periods at temperatures of 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) are permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Baclofen out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Baclofen if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Baclofen.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Baclofen may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse incase you take it with alcohol or confident medicines. Take Baclofen with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not drink alcohol or take medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Baclofen; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist incase you possess questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Baclofen is not recommended for take in children younger than 12 years of age; safety as well as effectiveness in these children possess not been confirmed.
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: Incase you become pregnant, contact your doctor . You will need to discuss the benefits as well as risks of using Baclofen during while you are pregnant. It is not known incase Baclofen is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Baclofen.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; headache; nausea; sleeplessness.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; confusion; repeated urination; increased weakness of arms or legs; seizures; slurred speech; sore throat; vomiting.

More Information

Baclofen is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.