Its actions on the CNS may also cause some of the medicine's side effects
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Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Less common or rare mental depression or other mood changes pounding heartbeat ringing or buzzing in the ears seeing or hearing things that are not there skin rash or itching slurred speech or other speech problems swelling of the ankles unexplained muscle stiffness unusual excitement GoodRx Health Baclofen is a commonly prescribed muscle relaxant
FAQs Summary Baclofen is a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic drug that helps alleviate muscle spasms, stiffness, and pain
Don't drive, use machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how it affects you
It relaxes your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic This mechanism accounts for baclofen's therapeutic effect of decreasing spasticity ( Figure 1 )
muscle weakness ringing or buzzing in ears seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there shortness of breath or troubled breathing Symptoms of overdose Convulsions (seizures) dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness increased watering of the mouth muscle weakness nausea and/or vomiting shortness of breath or troubled breathing Epidemiology The incidence of adverse effects with therapeutic baclofen dosing varies between 10 to 65%
Baclofen acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects
Baclofen is an antispasmodic agent that acts on spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms in patients with certain conditions affecting the spinal cord
It is not mentioned in the literature that baclofen can also cause severe back pain which is a paradoxical phenomenon where baclofen is prescribed to relieve back spasm
The management is mainly symptomatic in an ICU setup with respiratory support
It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems, including multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine
Label Baclofen may interact with alcohol and can cause dizziness, confusion, headache, and coordination problems
Side effects such as hallucinations, confusion or mental depression, other mood or mental changes, and severe drowsiness may be Gabapentin is a widely used antiepileptic drug that has been linked to increased risk of suicidality in some studies
depression or suicidal thoughts
feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheadedness
chlorzoxazone can cause CNS side Long-term (chronic) muscle stiffness can occur in multiple sclerosis and in conditions where there has been damage to nerves that supply muscles
It's used to relieve muscle spasms, cramping or tightness caused by conditions such as: cerebral palsy
Depression is a common, serious, and treatable condition
In these patients baclofen may cause deterioration of seizure control and E
Patients should avoid the operation of automobiles or other dangerous machinery until they know how the drug affects them
unusual muscle weakness
Animal studies have shown that gabapentinoids can cause respiratory depression alone and in combination with opioids
Muscle rigidity, sporadic muscle spasms, and chronic muscle pain characterize SPS
These findings demonstrate that the respiratory depressant effects of baclofen are due to activation of CNS GABAB receptors and indicates that only GABAB receptor agonists that penetrate into the CNS may cause respiratory depression
These medications can cause lethargy and respiratory depression or paradoxical agitation in overdose
If you're using the liquid form of baclofen ( generic , or Ozobax or Fleqsuvy brands ), be sure to use a medication dose cup, spoon, or oral syringe to measure out your dose
If you take this drug Baclofen (Gablofen, Lioresal) and lorazepam ( Ativan) are both used as muscle relaxers, though lorazepam is primarily an anti- anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family
Some people may experience depression as a side effect of taking the medication
If you have an existing mental health condition, taking Oral baclofen is generally recommended as first line treatment for spasticity in individuals with SCI[9,10]
, during abstinence) to ascertain the action of the drug against stress effects at this time of relative vulnerability in alcoholic subjects
Doctors mainly prescribe it to relieve painful muscle spasms and reduce spasticity caused by various conditions
NSAIDs commonly cause water retention, which can lead to swelling in the legs and ankles
pounding heartbeat
CNS depression—slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake; Side effects that usually do not require medical
This drug is used to suppress the immune system to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, depression, hallucinations)
Side
Withdrawal from baclofen can have clinical manifestations that include agitation, insomnia, confusion, delusions, hallucinations, seizures, visual changes
The primary treatment for baclofen overdose is mechanical ventilation
If you have a history of heart problems, NSAIDs may not be the right choice for you
It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems, including multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine
Some of the side effects of long-term Adderall abuse may include: sleep problems
Over 50% of us of all ages are on at least one drug and 50% over 45 are on at least three drugs, and 40% of over 65s are on five drugs or more
stomach pain
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Baclofen works by relaxing the muscles, which reduces pain About baclofen
Depression isn't a weakness or a character flaw
Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually
Multiple medications can cause false-positive drug tests
nausea
It was approved by the FDA in December 1993 for the following main uses
Muscle rigidity, sporadic muscle spasms, and chronic muscle pain characterize SPS