Baclofen

Uses

Baclofen is used for muscle relaxation. It treats muscle spasms that may occur in conditions affecting the nervous system, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, or injuries to the head, brain, or spine.

How it Works

How Baclofen works Baclofen is a muscle relaxant that acts on the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasms while maintaining muscle strength. This alleviates pain and enhances muscle movement.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Baclofen include dizziness, convulsions, nausea, headache, sedation, hypotension (low blood pressure), hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), agitation, constipation, increased white blood cell count, chills, and urinary retention.

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