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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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Side effects: Baclofen may cause constipation. People more often feel tired or weak with this medicine, but not everyone has a side effect after taking it. This side effect may subside after using the medicine for some time. It may help you to take in extra water or to use a remedy such as sennosides to help prevent constipation.
Answered 10/25/2018
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Common side effect: Unfortunately baclofen does cause constipation as a side effect in many patients. Cases of intestinal obstruction have been linked to the use of baclofen as well. My recommendation is to either reduce the dose or to visit your GP and change over to an alternative medication such as Orphenadrine. You can also try increasing your fluid and fibre intake as well as taking mild laxatives.
Answered 9/23/2016
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