Generic name: baclofen (oral) [ BAK-loe-fen ]
Brand names: FIRST Baclofen, Ozobax, Lioresal, Lioresal Intrathecal, Gablofen
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
What is baclofen?
Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and an antispasmodic agent.
Baclofen is used to treat muscle pain, spasms, and stiffness in people with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury or disease.
Baclofen is given intrathecally (directly into the spinal cord) or orally (by mouth).
Warnings
Do not use baclofen at a time when you need muscle tone for safe balance and movement during certain activities. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
Do not stop using baclofen suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use baclofen if you are allergic to it.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
mental illness or psychosis;
a nervous system disorder;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a stroke or blood clot; or
kidney disease.
Using baclofen may increase your risk of developing an ovarian cyst. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you take baclofen during pregnancy, your newborn baby may have withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, rigid muscles, or a seizure. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose as your due date approaches.
If you take baclofen while breastfe...
