Baclofen makes your muscles relax. Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms in multiple sclerosis, meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord), head injuries, and motor neuron diseases.
It is also helpful in the treatment of nerve pain, persistent hiccups and alcohol withdrawal.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease caused by the body’s defense system attacking the brain and spinal cord.
The defense (immune) system attacks the covering (myelin sheath) of the brain and spinal cord. This causes scars on the nerves and the covering and disrupts messages sent across the nerve.
The brain and spinal cord control the body via signals that are transported through nerves.
When the nerves get damaged, they send signals arbitrarily to muscles and cause them to tighten or spasm.
Baclofen helps your muscles relax or controls hiccups by inhibiting the release of chemicals (aspartate and glutamate) that cause signals to be transmitted to the muscles.
You may experience:
Drowsiness
Diarrhea
Constipation
Vomiting
Rash
Difficulty sleeping and nightmares
Headache
Blurred vision
You may eat normally while taking baclofen.
It is not advisable to take baclofen if you have tummy ulcers, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
Alcohol can increase the drowsy effects of baclofen. It is not advisable to take alcohol when using baclofen.
If you forget to take your prescription, take it as soon as you remember.
If you miss a dose, don’t take a double dose.
If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and take the next one.
Baclofen isn’t addictive. If abruptly stop taking baclofen, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as:
Worsening of muscle symptoms
Seizures
Anxiety
Rapid heartbeat
If you have to stop taking baclofen, your doctor will help you stop over time while reducing the dose. Don’t stop taking any medication unless you are advised to by your doctor or pharmacist.
Baclofen hasn’t been shown to affect sexual performance, fertility or contraceptives.
Baclofen can harm unborn baby. Your baby can have convulsions after birth if you take it during pregnancy. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or want to be pregnant.
A small amount of baclofen is passed into breast milk. It is unlikely to harm your baby if you take it while breastfeeding
You should observe your baby and inform your pharmacist or doctor if your baby feeds poorly, or develops oral thrush or diarrhea.
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