Baclof 10 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Baclof 10 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Baclof 10 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Baclof 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Baclof 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Baclof 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Baclof 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Baclof 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick tips
- Baclof 10 Tablet provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
- Baclof 10 Tablet should be taken during meals with a little liquid.
- Baclof 10 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Baclof 10 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor if you've been on it for a long time.
FAQs
Q. Can Baclof 10 Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Baclof 10 Tablet can cause sleepiness. It can make a person dizzy due to its sedative effect. It can also affect vision and therefore you should avoid driving and using heavy machinery until and unless you know how Baclof 10 Tablet affects you.
Q. Does Baclof 10 Tablet help anxiety?
Though Baclof 10 Tablet is not approved to treat anxiety disorders, it has been observed in some studies that it is effective in treating stress which occurs after a trauma.
Q. Can I take Baclof 10 Tablet if I have a liver problem?
If you have a liver problem then you need to be cautious while taking Baclof 10 Tablet. This is because the medicine may increase the production of liver enzymes. Hence, regular laboratory examination of liver enzymes is required while taking this medicine as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Baclof 10 Tablet have any effect on kidneys?
Baclof 10 Tablet may cause side effects in patients with normal kidney function which include excessive day time urination (pollakiuria), burning sensation while urinating (dysuria), and loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence). Generally, a low dose of Baclof 10 Tablet is prescribed if a person has abnormally functioning kidneys or if a person is on dialysis.
Q. How should Baclof 10 Tablet be taken?
Take Baclof 10 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. If a person experiences nausea while taking Baclof 10 Tablet then it should be consumed with food or milk. However, for night cramps, it would be best to use the medicine at night time or 1 hour before doing specific tasks like physiotherapy or washing.