Muscle Relaxers / Generic Lioresal

Lioresal is used for:

• Treating muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or other diseases. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
• Lioresal is a muscle relaxant. It reduces the frequency and severity of muscle spasms that occur as a result of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.

Do NOT use Lioresal(baclofen) if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Lioresal
• Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Lioresal:

• Some medical conditions may interact with Lioresal. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have epilepsy or seizures, or have had a stroke
  • if you have kidney problems or kidney failure
• Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lioresal. However, no specific interactions with Lioresal are known at this time.
• Ask your health care provider if Lioresal may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Lioresal:

• Use Lioresal(baclofen) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
  • take Lioresal by mouth with or without food.
  • If you miss a dose of Lioresal, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
• Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lioresal.

Important safety information:

• • Lioresal may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Lioresal with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
  • Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Lioresal; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
  • Lioresal is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor . You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lioresal during while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lioresal is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Lioresal.
• If you suddenly stop taking Lioresal, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms, including hallucinations and seizures. Therefore, except for serious adverse reactions, the dose should be reduced slowly when the drug is discontinued.

Possible side effects of Lioresal:

• All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
  • Constipation;
  • dizziness;
  • drowsiness;
  • fatigue;
  • headache;
  • nausea;
  • sleeplessness.
• Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
  • Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
  • blurred vision;
  • confusion;
  • frequent urination;
  • increased weakness of arms or legs;
  • seizures;
  • slurred speech;
  • sore throat;
  • vomiting.