Drug Name

Lioresal (Baclofen)

Drug Uses

Lioresal 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 Lioresal as directed by your doctor.

• Lioresal may be used by mouth with or without food.
• Swallow Lioresal whole. Do not grind or bite before swallowing.
• Continue to take Lioresal even incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses. Using Lioresal at the alike time each day will help you to remember to take it.

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

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Lioresal 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 Lioresal, 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 Lioresal between 59 as well as 77 degrees F (15 as well as 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lioresal out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Lioresal if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Lioresal.

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

Important :

• Do not drink alcohol or take medicines that may cause drowsiness (e.g., sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Lioresal; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist incase you possess questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Lioresal 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 Lioresal during while you are pregnant. It is not known incase Lioresal is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Lioresal.

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

Lioresal is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.