BACLOFEN (BAK loe fen) treats muscle spasms. It works by relaxing your muscles, which reduces muscle stiffness. It belongs to a group of medications called muscle relaxants. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): ED Baclofen, Lioresal What should I … Read more
Baclofen is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems, including multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine. Baclofen does not cure these problems, but it may allow other treatment, such as physical therapy, to be more helpful in improving … Read more
Healthcare providers in the United States can currently prescribe the following antispasmodic skeletal muscle relaxants: Carisoprodol (Soma®, Vanadom®). Chlorzoxazone (Lorzone®, Parafon Forte DSC®, Relax-DS®, Remular S®). Cyclobenzaprine (Fexmid®, Flexeril®). Metaxalone (Metaxall®, Skelaxin®). Methocarbamol (Robaxin®). Orphenadrine (Norflex®). Antispastic skeletal muscle relaxants that providers can currently prescribe in the U.S. include: Baclofen (Lioresal®). Dantrolene (Dantrium®). Two skeletal … Read more