Question 1

what is baclofen used for?

Accepted Answer

Spasticity: Typically used for the increase in muscle tone associated with stroke, spinal cord or brain injury, multiple sclerosis, but may have some benefit in controlling the intense facial pain of trigeminal neuralgia.

Question 2

what does baclofen contain?

Accepted Answer

Baclofen: Although baclofen is classified as a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, it is commonly used in the management of paroxysmal neuralgias such as trigeminal neuralgia. Baclofen is a GABA agonist that is considered a first-line analgesic for this type of pain

Question 3

how soon will baclofen work?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

does baclofen have any value?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Baclofen is useful as an agent to treat spasm or increased tone. The medication can be used in oral form and in cases of extreme spasticity, it is administered into the spinal fluid. This is usually done with a surgically implanted pump which can be refilled percutaneously (through the skin with a needle).

Question 5

who should not take baclofen?

Accepted Answer

Baclofen: Ones with Seizure disorder, Bladder dysfunction, Stroke, Kidney disease, Schizophrenics, ones with confusion, .Hypersensitivity to Baclofen.

Question 6

what happens when you take baclofen?

Accepted Answer

ONLY as prescribed.: The main danger of recreational use is high risk of overdose, as the substance takes few hours to onset during which the user may take more Baclofen thinking that he or she did not consume enough. Other common side effects include organ damage and powerful narcolepsy (uncontrolled sleepiness) by the end of experience. Do not used as recreational drug.

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

what is the use for lioresal (baclofen)?

Accepted Answer

Spasticity: Lioresal is a brand name for baclofen. This medication is used to reduce muscle spasticity, particularly after stroke or spinal cord injury. There is a commonly used oral form and a highly potent form that is administered directly into cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 9

do i need to eat before taking baclofen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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