What happens if you take too much baclofen?

What happens if you take too much baclofen?

What happens if I overdose on Baclofen (Lioresal)? Overdose symptoms may include muscle weakness, vomiting, severe dizziness or drowsiness, dilated or pinpoint pupils, shallow breathing, seizure, or loss of consciousness.

What are side effects of baclofen?

Baclofen may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dizziness.
• weakness.
• confusion.
• headache.
• nausea.
• constipation.
• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
• tiredness.

Is it safe to take expired meds?

Medical authorities state that expired medicine is safe to take, even those that expired years ago. It’s true the effectiveness of a drug may decrease over time, but much of the original potency still remains even a decade after the expiration date.

What does baclofen do to the spinal cord?

Baclofen is in a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. Baclofen acts on the spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or spinal cord conditions. It also relieves pain and improves muscle movement.

What is the name of the muscle relaxer baclofen?

BACLOFEN (By mouth) Baclofen (BAK-loe-fen) Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. This medicine is a muscle relaxer. Brand Name(s): There may be other brand names for this medicine. When This Medicine Should Not Be Used: You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to baclofen.

What is the generic name for baclofen oral?

Baclofen. Generic Name: baclofen (oral) (BAK loe fen) Brand Name: FIRST Baclofen, Ozobax, Lioresal, Lioresal Intrathecal, Gablofen. Medically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD. Last updated on Nov 9, 2020. Uses. Warnings. Dosage. What to avoid.

What are the side effects of baclofen injections?

In a long-term clinical trial of 28 people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), baclofen spinal cord injections reduced spasms and improved quality of life and functional independence [R]. In two clinical trials lasting 5 – 6 years 28 MS patients, baclofen injections reduced spasms and pain [R, R].