Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking baclofen as follows: Notify your doctor of any unresolving muscle spasms, progressively worsening muscle pain and discomfort, compromised range of motion in the involved muscle groups, and any continuing or worsening unpleasant side-effects, so that, your dosage on the medication could be revised. Baclofen, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain, exacerbation of SOB, and difficulty [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking baclofen as follows: Baclofen use, especially in individuals with history of mood disorders, can occasionally result in exacerbation of mania and depressive symptoms, changes in behavior, hallucinations, and compromised sexual drive. Baclofen must either be avoided for an alternative or used with extra caution in individuals with such history, to prevent exacerbation of mood disorders. Closely watching for the therapeutic response and developing side-effects, with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking baclofen as follows: Discuss with your physician regarding your history of hypotension and bradycardia, if any. Baclofen has the potential to cause or enhance the likelihood for low blood pressure and reduced heart rate, which can sometimes be life-threatening. This risk with baclofen can be even high when it is taken in high doses or along with any other products and medications causing low blood [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking baclofen as follows: Baclofen can induce some nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Baclofen can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures, compliance with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking baclofen as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of baclofen needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Observe compliance with intake of medication, as ordered. Do not change the dose or frequency of the [...]