Get Informed: Baclophen
Active Ingredient(s)
Baclofen
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of spasticity. Its mechanism of action is unknown.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Jul-31 4:04 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 9:15 PM
Other Names
- Baclofen
- Baclophen
- Lioresal
- Baclospas
- Lyflex
- Kemstro
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 22 Nov 1977
- Est US Patients*
- 634,500
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Baclophen or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Baclophen
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Baclophen during the past year.
Baclophen Safety Report
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What is Baclophen used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 4,600 patients that use Baclophen (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Spasms | 68% |
mild
severe
|
| Pain-Generalized | 27% |
mild
severe
|
| Fibromyalgia | 23% |
mild
severe
|
| Multiple Sclerosis | 18% |
mild
severe
|
| Neuropathic Pain | 5% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Baclophen work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 4,600 users taking Baclophen (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 81%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Baclophen outweigh the bad things.
- 18%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Baclophen.
Common Side Effects of Baclophen
iGuard regularly polls our more than 4,600 users taking Baclophen (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
23% of patients experience side-effects on Baclophen
9% of patients experience significant side-effects on Baclophen
Most Common Side Effects...
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Drowsiness
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Mood/Behavior Changes
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Abdo Pain/Cramps
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Memory/Speech Problems
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Insomnia
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Baclophen (Baclofen) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
Baclofen definately helps the best (but yet not enough) for muscle spasticity better than any other medication including flexeril and soma. I take it with Gabapentin for RSDS/ CRPS so I am tired a great deal and end up taking a nap most days.
41 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-19 19:16:39
Question/Comment:
I HAVE A PAIN PUMP IN IT IS
DILAUDID 13.180 MG/DAY
BACLOFEN 329.49 UG/DAY
BUPIVICAINE 7.3222 MG/DAY
CLONIDINE 292088 UG/DAY
Plus taking all the med's for high blood pressure. I feel like the doctors are not watching me as close as they should. One doctor prescribes the med's the other the pump. Should I be concerned?
67 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-19 12:55:35
Question/Comment:
does not stop the muscle spasms much and my pain is only marginally controlled with this medication. it does not seem to make me too sleepy unless i take an extra one during the day.
34 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-04-26 19:59:47
Question/Comment:
Has severe constipation been associated with baclofen therapy (ITB)?
55 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-06 09:27:53
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Constipation has been reported in up to 6% of patients taking baclofen. The severity of the constipation can be dependent on the dose. If you are experiencing constipation, please follow up with your doctor for evaluation and treatment. You can make some changes to your diet to help with constipation - including increasing the amount of fluids you drink daily and slowly adding more fiber to your diet in the form of unprocessed wheat bran and breakfast cereals, whole-grain bread and brown rice, fresh fruits, dried fruits (such as prunes, apricots and figs), vegetables, and beans (such as navy, kidney and pinto beans). However, it is best to talk to your doctor to make sure these dietary changes are appropriate for you.
Posted: 2010-01-06 19:53:33
Question/Comment:
I take 100mg of Baclofen a day and without it I wouldn't be able to walk or move in the morning. It has been a God send for me!
ST
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-11-27 23:47:42
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Baclophen