Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms that occur due to multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury. It works by blocking the enzyme that makes muscle cells, which causes them to be damaged.
Baclofen may also be used for purposes not listed in the manufacturer's pamphlet, or as otherwise indicated.
Baclofen is available in the United States as a prescription drug, but it's important to talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of using it.
Read on to learn more about how baclofen works to treat muscle spasticity and how to use it safely.
Baclofen is a medication used to treat muscle spasticity and other muscle spasms.
Baclofen belongs to a class of drugs called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by blocking the reabsorption of norepinephrine in the nerve cells, which helps to improve how cells are transported in the muscle tissue.
Read on to learn more about baclofen and how it treats muscle spasticity.
Baclofen is usually taken orally once a day.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Baclofen should only be taken under the supervision of a doctor. It is not known if baclofen is right for you or not.
Read on to learn more about side effects of baclofen and what to expect when you take it.
Baclofen withdrawal symptoms include restlessness, irritability, dizziness, tremors, headache, and difficulty sleeping. It can also cause seizures, hallucinations, and seizures in rare cases.
If you experience any of these symptoms while taking baclofen, talk to your doctor immediately.
If you're under 18 years of age, you should not take baclofen. Consult your doctor before taking baclofen if you:
Baclofen is a prescription medicine.
Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and anti-spasticity medicine. Baclofen works by relaxing the muscle and reducing muscle stiffness, rigidity, and spasms. The medicine is available in a tablet or suspension form. It is typically taken once daily for up to 8 weeks. Baclofen works by allowing muscle tissue to recover and reducing muscle stiffness and spasms.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Baclofen may be taken with or without food. You may take it with food or on an empty stomach.
Swallow the medicine whole with a glass of water. It can be taken with or without food. Baclofen is usually taken when needed, about 30 minutes to 1 hour before anticipated activity.
Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine may increase the risk of side effects.
While you are using this medicine, if you develop any of the following symptoms, do not use it immediately and contact your doctor: persistent muscle spasms, difficulty breathing or swallowing, seizure, dizziness or fainting, or severe allergic reaction. If you are not sure how to use this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine is not indicated in children or adolescents.
If you miss a dose of Baclofen, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at regular times. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
If you are not sure what to do, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take Baclofen, it is important to follow the prescribed dosage and to inform your doctor and nearest hospital if you take overdose.
Warning This Medicine If you:
Baclofen is not recommended for the treatment of children younger than 2 years of age (aged below 12 years). Baclofen should not be given to patients younger than 12 years of age because of the risk of severe side effects. This medicine is not recommended for use in pediatric patients.
If you are giving to a child less than 12 years old, then speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Baclofen is a muscle relaxant primarily used for the treatment of muscle spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury.
Baclofen works by blocking the effects of dopamine and GABA, which are chemicals that control motor activity.
Baclofen is a centrally acting agent in the spinal cord and brain. It acts on dopamine and GABA receptors, increasing the action of these chemicals.
Baclofen acts by increasing the effect of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation.
Baclofen may be used to treat conditions such as alcohol dependence, anxiety, and Parkinson’s disease.
Baclofen is an orally administered muscle relaxant that is primarily used to treat spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. It is also useful for the treatment of alcohol dependence, which is caused by a substance called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is involved in the central nervous system. The drug is commonly used for the treatment of alcohol dependence in individuals with a history of alcohol dependence. Baclofen is effective for those who cannot stop alcohol intake, including those who do not have a history of alcohol dependence.
Baclofen is used to treat alcohol dependence in people who have a history of alcohol dependence and who have not completed detoxification. Baclofen is also used to treat alcoholism in people who have been abstaining from alcohol for a long period of time and for whom the use of alcohol is associated with a high risk of relapse.
Baclofen is a central nervous system depressant that is used to treat various types of mental disorders, including anxiety and depression. Baclofen can also be used as an adjunctive treatment for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury.
Baclofen is effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence, anxiety, and Parkinson’s disease. Baclofen is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that is used to treat alcohol dependence.
Baclofen is available in tablet form, which can be divided into two categories: oral and intrathecal.
Baclofen is a muscle relaxant primarily used to treat spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury. It can also be used to treat alcohol dependence, which is caused by a substance called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Baclofen is a centrally acting agent in the central nervous system. Baclofen is effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence, which is caused by a substance called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Baclofen is effective for people who have a history of alcohol dependence.
Baclofen Tablets for the Treatment of Spasticity and Muscle Spasms
Baclofen is a muscle relaxant that can be used to treat spasticity and muscle spasms.
Baclofen is available in tablets and is intended to be taken orally.
The recommended dose is 1mg once a day.
Baclofen Tablets may cause side effects that include:
Blurred Vision
This is a may occur with all medicines and is not a side effect of baclofen. Vision changes including blurred vision, double vision, and sensitivity to light may also occur in rare cases. If this happens, stop taking baclofen and contact your doctor as baclofen may make it more likely that you will get side effects.
Muscle Spasms are caused by a range of conditions including:
Baclofen Tablets are also sometimes used to treat muscle spasms that occurs when certain people, especially children, experience a learning disability. It is not usually recommended to use this medicine if you have a history of seizures.
You should not take this medicine if you are also using medicines called GABA ( gamma-aminobutyric acid) which is also a muscle relaxant called GABA. Talk to your doctor if you are using any of the following:
The most common side effects of Baclofen are muscle pain, burning and stinging sensations, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and diarrhea. It is important that you understand the possible side effects and the risks associated with taking Baclofen.
You should speak to your doctor if you do not feel any of the following:
You should stop taking Baclofen and talk to your doctor if you notice any of the following:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should stop taking Baclofen and contact your doctor:
Baclofen may make your muscles feel tight or tense, which can make it more difficult to breathe. If you are feeling unwell, or if your muscles feel tight or tense, try using a mask or an IV pump to numb the muscles. This will make it more difficult for you to breathe.
You may need to use an IV pump to help pump through the muscles. Please make sure to use a pump that is attached to a catheter. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
You should not use Baclofen if you are also using medicines called GABA that is also a muscle relaxant called GABA.You can check the side effects of these medicines at your local doctor’s office.
If you need more information about baclofen and the medicines you are taking, please see the leaflet for a full list of medicines to take. You may also visit our page on www.baclofen.com for more information.
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