Baclofen
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Baclofen 10mg Tablets
Manufactured by Mylan
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Baclofen 20mg Tablets
Manufactured by Mylan
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Baclofen Prescription Drug Information
Baclofen (By mouth)
Baclofen (BAK-loe-fen)
Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Baclofen is a muscle relaxer.
Brand Name(s):
There may be other brand names for Baclofen.
When Baclofen Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Baclofen if you have had an allergic reaction to baclofen.
How to Use Baclofen:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Baclofen to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If a dose of Baclofen is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Baclofen:
- Store the medicine at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Baclofen:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any medicines that make you sleepy. These include sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain relievers, and sedatives.
Warnings While Using Baclofen:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, epilepsy, diabetes, or have had a stroke.
- Do not stop using Baclofen suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
- Baclofen may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Possible Side Effects While Using Baclofen:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Increase in how much or how often you urinate
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Muscles weakness, trouble breathing, trouble seeing
- Seizures
- Severe tiredness or weakness
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Baclofen, talk with your doctor:
- Confusion
- Headache
- Nausea, constipation
- Skin rash or itching
- Swelling in your ankles
- Trouble sleeping
- Weakness
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Baclofen, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
