Lioresal (Carisoprodol)

Lioresal Information

BACLOFEN (Lioresal) is a muscle relaxant. It relieves spasms and cramping of muscles in conditions such as multiple sclerosis. Generic baclofen tablets are available.

Lioresal is a popular antispastic agent and a muscle relaxer that is also generically known under the name of Baclofen. This medicine is widely used in the treatment of several unpleasant muscle symptoms (such as pain, spasm and stiffness), that might be triggered by several muscle disorders such as multiple sclerosis.

Lioresal Indications

Lioresal is a medicine that is usually prescribed to patients who are experiencing some of multiple sclerosis’ unpleasant symptoms (muscle pain, stiffness and spasm). However, this medicine could also be prescribed to treat or to prevent some other medical conditions (disorders) that have not been mentioned in this guide.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Lioresal ?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•bleeding disorders
•diabetes
•mental illness
•kidney disease
•recent stroke
•seizures (convulsions)
•an unusual or allergic reaction to baclofen, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding

Lioresal Intake Guidelines

Follow each and every one of the advices that your doctor has given you regarding your treatment with Lioresal (do not disobey any of them). If you have any further questions you should ask your doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse. You should read the instructions that are written on the drug’s label for further information regarding Baclofen. You may take this medicine either on a full or on an empty stomach, because this drug is not supposed to cause stomach upset. If your symptoms have not improved after 2 weeks of taking this drug, you should alert your personal physician as soon as you can.
Some patients who have taken Lioresal have experienced some withdrawal symptoms for example hallucinations or seizures, especially when they have stopped a prolonged treatment with this medicine. You should not stop taking this drug without your physician’s consent. In some cases, the patients are prescribed gradually diminished doses of this medicine before they completely stop taking it. Store this drug away from heat and moisture, at the average room temperature.

What side effects may I notice from taking Lioresal?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•chest pain
•difficulty passing urine or increased need to urinate
•difficulty walking or moving
•fainting spells
•increased spasticity
•mood or mental changes
•rapid heart beat
•ringing or buzzing in the ears
•seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations)
•seizures
•skin rash, hives
•slurred speech or problems talking
•unusual restlessness or nervousness
•vision changes (blurred vision, seeing double)

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•changes in taste
•confusion
•constipation
•diarrhea
•difficulty sleeping at night (insomnia)
•dizziness or lightheadedness
•drowsiness
•dry mouth
•headache
•muscle weakness
•nausea, vomiting
•weakness or tiredness

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