Generic for Lioresal for Spasm and Cramp relief - Drug Information

Generic Name - Baclofen

Category - Antispastic analgesic drug

Indications

Spasm and Cramp relief.
Generic Lioresal is indicated to relieve spasms and cramping of muscles in conditions such as multiple sclerosis, or those caused by injury to the spinal cord. Baclofen (Generic Lioresal) works acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects.

Generic for Lioresal Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Lioresal is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Lioresal should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Bleeding disorders
Diabetes
Mental illness
Kidney disease
Recent stroke
Seizures (convulsions)

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Lioresal. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking the following.

Medicines for high blood pressure

Generic for Lioresal Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericLioresal
One should start Generic Lioresal therapy at a low dosage and increase gradually until optimum effect is achieved (usually between 40-80 mg daily).

The dosage schedule will be 5 mg. t.i.d. for 3 days 10 mg. t.i.d. for 3 days 15 mg. t.i.d. for 3 days 20 mg. t.i.d. for 3 days. Thereafter additional increases may be necessary but the total daily dose should not exceed a maximum of 80 mg daily (20 mg. q.i.d.).

Generic for Lioresal Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Lioresal side Effects include 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) and seizures.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Lioresal.

Generic for Lioresal and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Lioresal will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Generic Lioresal without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

Generic for Lioresal and Breastfeeding

It is also not known whether Generic Lioresal passes into breast milk. Do not take baclofen without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Generic for Lioresal and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Lioresal in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Lioresal and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Lioresal in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Lioresal serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.