Baclofen is a muscle relaxant used for relieving conditions associated with increased muscle tone such as spasm, stiffness, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, traumatic failure, meningitis and some others. It can be also used in the management of alcoholism treatment.

Baclofen belongs to the group of chloro-phenyl butyric acid which aims to reduce skeletal muscle tone caused by spinal cord injury. But alongside depressing cutaneous reflexes, baclofen may suppress your reaction and alertness, thus it can not be used in situations when you need full concentration. Its effect can be even more enhanced when it is taken with alcohol. Be sure you do not take baclofen at a time when you should be in a solid physical condition, otherwise it may endanger your safety.

Baclofen dosage:

Baclofen is available in tablets: baclofen 10 mg and baclofen 25 mg. It should be taken orally three times a day. A usual starting dosage is not more than 5 mg. After 3-4 days it is recommended to go to higher doses of baclofen 10mg. If that is not enough, in 3-4 days a doctor may increase a dose to 20 mg orally 3 times a day. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 80 mg. The thing is, this medication can cause some serious side effects, that is why it is recommended to start from lower dose to eliminate the risk of aftereffects and then increase it to the most appropriate for the patient.

On the other hand, baclofen can cause some withdrawal effects, so you should not skip taking it abruptly. Otherwise it may cause hallucinations, seizures, muscle rigidity, high fever and other unwanted reactions. Most crucial side effects trigged by discontinuation of baclofen can cause the failure of some internal organs and even death. In this regard it is always better to follow your doctors prescription. Please, do not increase or decrease the dose without consulting your doctor. Strictly follow your pill-taking schedule.