Ampule, Tablet

Genpharm, Novartis

Lioresal (baclofen) is used to treat severe muscle spasms due to a variety of causes like spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, spasticity following hypoxic encephalopathy, head injury, or stroke; .

Do not use Lioresal (baclofen) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Lioresal (baclofen)

Before using Lioresal (baclofen), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have an infection if you have a history of bizarre behavior if you have a history of excessively high blood pressure associated with spinal cord injury if you have kidney problems if you have any other medical condition

Do not stop using Lioresal (baclofen) suddenly. Sudden withdrawal may cause serious and possibly life-threatening side effects, including high fever, changes in mental status, muscle stiffness and spasms, multiple organ failure, and death. Keep your scheduled refill visits and talk with your health care provider about early withdrawal symptoms. Lioresal (baclofen) should not be administered by the i.v., i.m., s.c. or epidural routes.

Other:  Abnormal skin sensations; vomiting; tremor; dry mouth; agitation.

How much medicine you are given and how often it is given depends on many factors, including the condition being treated, your age, and weight. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Lioresal (baclofen) you are given, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with Lioresal (baclofen). Lioresal (baclofen) will only be given by a qualified health care provider in a medical setting. All patients who receive Lioresal (baclofen) are at risk for withdrawal. Early withdrawal symptoms include muscle spasms, itching, and abnormal skin sensations. Advanced withdrawal symptoms include rigid muscles; fast heartbeat; rapid breathing; bluish skin discoloration; irregular heartbeat, excessively high blood pressure associated with spinal cord injury, increased body heat; muscle rigidness; altered mental abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings; irregular pulse and blood pressure; increased heart rate; sweating; irregular heart rhythm. Contact your health care provider at once if any of these side effects occur. Lioresal (baclofen) may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or performing tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Avoid drinking alcohol and taking other medicines that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while using Lioresal (baclofen). Lab tests may be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before using Lioresal (baclofen). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements.

Store Lioresal (baclofen) below 86 degrees F. Do not refrigerate, freeze, or heat sterilize.