Baclofen Tablet is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sprain, Muscle Pain, Muscle Spasms. Secondary and off-label uses of Baclofen Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Baclofen Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Baclofen Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Baclofen Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Baclofen Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Baclofen Tablet related warnings talks about Baclofen Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Baclofen Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Baclofen Tablet in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Baclofen Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Baclofen Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Baclofen Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Baclofen Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Baclofen Tablet safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Baclofen Tablet will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Baclofen Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Baclofen Tablet may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Baclofen Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Baclofen Tablet on the Kidneys?
Baclofen Tablet can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Baclofen Tablet on the Liver?
Baclofen Tablet can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Baclofen Tablet on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Baclofen Tablet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Baclofen Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Baclofen Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Baclofen Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Baclofen Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Baclofen Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Baclofen Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Baclofen Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Baclofen Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Baclofen Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Baclofen Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Baclofen Tablet with alcohol.
Take Baclofen Tablet as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can cause unintended side effects.
Yes, Baclofen Tablet may cause low blood pressure (hypotension). It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are already suffering from hypotension then do let your doctor know about it so that he can take precautionary measures.
Yes, Baclofen Tablet is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as drowsiness, confusion, breathing difficulties, and diarrhea. If you experience the above-mentioned side after consuming this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Baclofen Tablet is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Baclofen Tablet should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing it on your own might affect the therapeutic benefits of this drug. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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