Baclofen : Before Using - Lioresal, Apo-Baclofen, Novo-Baclofen, Nu-Baclofen, PMS-Baclofen

Baclofen - Systemic

Brand Names

Lioresal, Apo-Baclofen, Novo-Baclofen, Nu-Baclofen, PMS-Baclofen Baclofen *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For baclofen, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to baclofen. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies on birth defects with baclofen have not been done. However, studies in pets have shown that baclofen, when given in doses few times the human dose, increases the risk of hernias and incomplete or slow development of bones in the fetus and of lower birth weight.

Breast-feeding problem

Baclofen passes into the breast milk. However, this drug has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of baclofen in children with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Side effects such as hallucinations, confusion or mental depression, other mood or mental changes and severe drowsiness may be especially likely to occur in elderly diseaseds, who are usually more sensitive than adults people to the effects of baclofen.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking baclofen, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Antidepressants, tricyclic - amitriptyline " Elavil ", amoxapine " Asendin ", clomipramine " Anafranil ", desipramine " Pertofrane ", doxepin " Sinequan ", imipramine " Tofranil ", nortriptyline " Aventyl ", protriptyline " Vivactil ", trimipramine " Surmontil "
Central nervous system - CNS depressants - medication that causes drowsiness The risk of side effects may be increased

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of baclofen. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Diabetes mellitus - sugar diabetes Baclofen may raise blood sugar levels

Epilepsy
Kidney disease
Mental or emotional problems
Stroke or other brain disease The risk of side effects may be increased