Baclofen Oral

Who is Baclofen Oral for ?

Baclofen acts on the spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or spinal cord diseases. It also relieves pain and improves muscle movement. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Baclofen Oral ?

Before taking baclofen,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to baclofen or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially muscle relaxants, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease, epilepsy, ulcers, a stroke, a rheumatic disease, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, or a psychiatric condition.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking baclofen, call your doctor immediately.
• you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how baclofen affects you.
• remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

Baclofen Oral Side Effects

Although side effects from baclofen are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• drowsiness
• dizziness
• weakness
• confusion
• upset stomach

• difficulty breathing
• seizures