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What are the side effects of baclofen?

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Sedation: This drug which is excellent for muscle spasms or spasticity can cause drowsiness, sedation, dry mouth or other symptoms.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Missed a dose of baclofen at miday two days in a row, doctor agrees this is what has triggered withdrawal anxiety. As I go back to taking the drug properly he figures this anxiety side effect should subside. Looking for some additional opinions?

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I was prescribed 10 mg of Baclofen for a back sprain/tightness. Is constipation a common side effect? Will it go away as I take the medication?

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What are the effects of taking baclofen and somas (carisoprodol) together?

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Which pills can have the same effects as baclofen?

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Missed enough doses of baclofen to have withdrawl symptoms. When withdrawal symptoms started; The backpain that was being treated disappeared. Possible the drug was causing pain and at the point of withdrawl its effects were "turned off"

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