Question 1

what is the definition or description of: baclofen overdose?

Accepted Answer

Baclofen OD=&gt;60mg: Baclofen overdose can result in Coma, delirium and seizures.  Generally these symptoms occur only with doses of 200mg or more ;  Hypertension is also common in her dose OD.  120mg (12 tabs of 10mg each) typically causes blackout, sedation, dizziness and confusion.  70mg + has caused visual hallucinations and bizarre dreams.

Question 2

can children and teenagers take baclofen?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe,: But the drug is designed to treat spasticity, and since this can be caused by several conditions, should discuss fully with your doctor about the available options.

Question 3

if you take a month's baclofen in less than 2 weeks, are you going to overdose?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: I use it for stimulant and opioid issues.  However, it is not completely safe and about 0.2-0.5% lose control c/w a syndrome caused by any tranquilizer.

Question 4

does overdose of baclofen pump cause legs to shake a lot? please, need some answers?

Accepted Answer

Baclofen pump: No. Just the opposite. A Baclofen pump malfunction means not enough Baclofen is getting into the spinal fluid and this leads to increased spasms. It is important to see the surgeon who placed the pump to avoid symptoms of withdrawal. Too much Baclofen leads to paralysis of the legs.

Question 5

i take ibuprofen/gabapentin/baclofen for pain and have prescriptions for latuda/sertraline/trazodone/prozasin. is there any chance of an overdose?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You are exposed to too many medications. Talk to your doctor and trim the list to drugs that are essential for your health or disease.

Question 6

how soon will baclofen work?

Accepted Answer

Hours orally.: It may take hours orally. Not for recreational use, please.

Question 7

is it ok to take two 10 mg of baclofen?

Accepted Answer

In dose range: With Baclofen always check with your doctor on changing doses as stopping abruptly, changing abruptly can cause side effects that could be hazardous. But 20mg is within the recommended dose range.

Question 8

do i need to eat before taking baclofen?

Accepted Answer

Assurance : Yes. It's safe to take this medicine after meal.

Question 9

can i take baclofen and flexiral together?

Accepted Answer

Baclofen &amp; Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl): Hello. No reason to take the two of these together- too sedating. Both work on your muscles so decide which one works best for you and stick to that one.

Question 10

which pills have the same effect as baclofen?

Accepted Answer

Dantrolene : Dantrolene and tizanidine are also used in spasticity treatment although they mechanism of action is different from baclofen.

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