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Baclofen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Baclofen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Baclofen safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Baclofen on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Baclofen safe during breastfeeding?
Baclofen should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Baclofen on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Baclofen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Baclofen on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Baclofen. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Baclofen on the Heart?
Baclofen can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Baclofen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Baclofen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Baclofen habit forming or addictive?
Baclofen is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Baclofen you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Baclofen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Baclofen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Baclofen
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Baclofen together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Baclofen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Baclofen with alcohol will be.
Yes, Baclofen may cause low blood pressure (hypotension). It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are already suffering from hypotension then do let your doctor know about it so that he can take precautionary measures.
Yes, Baclofen may cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Baclofen should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing it on your own might affect the therapeutic benefits of this drug. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Baclofen contains baclofen which acts on the spinal cord and brain to decrease the muscle spasm or muscle stiffness caused by multiple sclerosis or spinal cord and brain diseases. It also relieves pain and improves muscle movement.
Yes, Baclofen may cause hair loss. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, this effect is unharmful and reversible in nature. Hair growth is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ozobax (baclofen)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 358-359
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 215-216