Description
Common use
Baclofen is an analogue of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It is used to treat stiffness, rigidity and tension in muscles (spasticity). This medicine helps to relieve spasms and cramping of muscles. It is also used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
Dosage and direction
Take Lioresal by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Take the drug only as prescribed because dosage and schedule may vary depending on your condition and other factors. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It may need time for medicine to help. Consult your doctor concerning the proper dose for you.
Precautions
Before taking Baclofen to tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to it; or if you have other allergies. Inform your doctor or chemist if you have bipolar confusion, eye, liver or kidney problems. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication. Caution is advised while using Baclofen by pregnant/nursing women or children. Aged people can be more sensitive to the side effects of the medicine. During the pregnancy, this treatment should be used only when strongly necessary. As this medicament can be absorbed by skin, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not manipulate this medicine.
Contraindications
Lioresal should not be used by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Baclofen.
Possible side effect
The most common side effects are skin rash, itching or hives, chest pain, headache, nausea, etc. A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details. In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug interaction
Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you used before using this medication. Baclofen can interact with: * medicines for depression, anxiety, and other mental conditions; * medicines for pain (codeine, oxycodone, tramadol, and propoxyphene); * antihistamines. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Missed dose
If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.
Overdose
If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.
Storage
Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.
