baclofen
(BAK loe fen)
Lioresal
What is the most important information I should know about baclofen?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities baclofen. Baclofen may cause dizziness or drowsiness baclofen. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities baclofen.
• Use alcohol cautiously baclofen. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile you are taking baclofen baclofen.
• Do not stop taking baclofen suddenly baclofen. Stopping suddenly may cause seizuresor hallucinations baclofen. Your doctor will want to gradually reduce you dose baclofen.
What is baclofen?
• Baclofen is a muscle relaxant and an antispastic agent baclofen. The exact waythat baclofen works is unknown baclofen.
• Baclofen is used to relieve the muscle spasms, pain, and muscular rigidityassociated with multiple sclerosis baclofen.
• Baclofen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide baclofen.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking baclofen?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· kidney disease or
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder baclofen.
• You may not be able to take baclofen, or you may require a lower doseor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove baclofen.
• Baclofen is in the FDA pregnancy category C baclofen. This means that it is notknown whether baclofen will harm an unborn baby baclofen. Do not take baclofen withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant baclofen.
• It is also not known whether baclofen passes into breast milk baclofen. Do nottake baclofen without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby baclofen.
How should I take baclofen?
• Take baclofen exactly as directed by your doctor baclofen. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you baclofen.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water baclofen.
• You can take baclofen with or without food baclofen.
• Do not stop taking baclofen suddenly baclofen. Stopping suddenly could cause seizuresor hallucinations baclofen. Talk to your doctor first if you need to stop taking thismedication baclofen.
• Store baclofen at room temperature away from moisture and heat baclofen.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember baclofen. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose baclofen. Do not take a double dose of this medication baclofen.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical treatment baclofen.
• Symptoms of a baclofen overdose include vomiting, weakness, drowsiness,slow breathing, seizures, unusual pupil size, and coma baclofen.
What should I avoid while taking baclofen?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities baclofen. Baclofen may cause dizziness or drowsiness baclofen. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities baclofen.
• Use alcohol cautiously baclofen. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile you are taking baclofen baclofen.
What are the possible side effects of baclofen?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingbaclofen and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· seizures; or
· an irregular heartbeat baclofen.
• Other, less serious side effects are more likely to occur baclofen. Continue totake baclofen and talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following:
· drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, or unusual fatigue;
· a headache;
· constipation;
· stuffy nose;
· blurred vision;
· a rash; or
· frequent urination baclofen.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur baclofen. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome baclofen.
What other drugs will affect baclofen?
• Many drugs can increase the effects of baclofen, which can lead to heavysedation baclofen. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are takingany of the following medicines:
· antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others),chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin, others), azatadine (Optimine), clemastine(Tavist), and many others;
· narcotics (pain killers) such as meperidine (Demerol), morphine (MSContin, MSIR, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet), hydrocodone (Lorcet,Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet, Percodan), fentanyl (Duragesic), and codeine(Fiorinal, Fioricet, Tylenol #3, others);
· sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal), amobarbital (Amytal),and secobarbital (Seconal);
· phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin),mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine),thioridazine (Mellaril), and trifluoperazine (Stelazine); or
· antidepressants such as doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil),nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline(Zoloft), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate) baclofen.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with baclofen baclofen. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines baclofen.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about baclofen written for healthprofessionals that you may read baclofen.
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