What is the most important information I should know about baclofen?
Baclofen can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of baclofen.
Do not use baclofen at a time when muscle tone is needed to assure safe balance and
movement for certain activities. In some situations, it may endanger your physical safety to be in
a state of reduced muscle tone.
You may have withdrawal symptoms such as seizures or hallucinations, when you stop
using baclofen after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this
medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and
less before you stop the medication completely.
What is baclofen?
Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and an antispastic agent.
Baclofen is used to treat muscle symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis, including spasm,
pain, and stiffness.
Baclofen may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking baclofen?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to baclofen.
Before taking baclofen, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take this medication.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether baclofen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing
baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old.
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