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Baclofen

Medication muscle relaxant other
Aka: Lioresal
Brands seen in Singapore: Lioresal, Colmifen, Apo-Baclofen, PMS-Baclofen
Not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop or change the timing of anything you take.
How to use
What it’s for
NHS: muscle spasms and tightness from nerve conditions
When to take
NHS: usually 3 times a day · tapered, not stopped abruptly
Take with
HealthHub: with or after food · NHS: or a glass of milk
Pros & cons
Pros
  • HealthHub: full benefit in about three to four days
  • NHS: comes as tablets or a liquid you swallow
  • NHS: most adults and children over 1 month can take it
Cons
  • NHS: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and nausea
  • HealthHub: stopping suddenly can trigger fits or fever
  • NHS: rare very low mood and suicidal thoughts
Sources
  1. HSA — Listing of Registered Therapeutic Products (data.gov.sg dataset d_767279312753558cbf19d48344577084), Forensicclassification column; all 5,511 rows cached at /tmp/hsa_all.json and filtered locally (not re-fetched), baclofen rows, 27 Aug 2026 · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “LIORESAL 10 TABLET 10 mg SIN05330P · COLMIFEN 10 SIN06831P · APO-BACLOFEN SIN09087P · PMS-BACLOFEN SIN10026P — ATC M03BX01, every row 10 mg; all 4 baclofen rows read Forensicclassification "Prescription Only"”
  2. NHS medicines A–Z — Baclofen: what baclofen is for (reviewed 23 July 2026) · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Baclofen is a muscle relaxant medicine used to ease muscle spasms. It's only available with a prescription … cramps or tightness caused by conditions that affect your nerves and brain (nervous system).”
  3. NHS medicines A–Z — Baclofen: how to take baclofen · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Baclofen usually comes as tablets or a liquid (oral solution) that you swallow. You usually take it 3 times a day … it's best to take it with food or a glass of milk”
  4. NHS medicines A–Z — Baclofen: how to stop taking baclofen · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “If you need to stop taking baclofen, do not suddenly stop taking it because it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor will gradually reduce your dose over several weeks or months.”
  5. NHS medicines A–Z — Baclofen: side effects · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Common side effects of baclofen include: headaches; dry mouth; feeling tired or weak; feeling dizzy or faint; feeling sick (nausea) … having a very low mood and having suicidal thoughts”
  6. NHS medicines A–Z — Baclofen: who can and cannot take baclofen · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Most adults and children aged 1 month or over can take baclofen.”
  7. NHS medicines A–Z — Baclofen: taking baclofen with other medicines, food and drink · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “other muscle relaxants, such as tizanidine; medicines for mental health conditions, such as lithium or amitriptyline; medicines for high blood pressure, such as diltiazem; … promethazine, or sedatives, such as temazepam; opioid painkillers, such as morphine”
  8. HealthHub (Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore / MOH) — Baclofen: what is this medication for · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Baclofen is a muscle relaxant. It is used to improve the symptoms of muscle stiffness and spasms due to injuries to your spinal cord. It also helps to ease your pain and improve your movements.”
  9. HealthHub — Baclofen: how should I take or use this medication · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Baclofen may be taken with or after food … it may take around three to four days before you can feel its full benefits”
  10. HealthHub — Baclofen: stopping this medication · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “You may experience unpleasant effects such as muscle stiffness, cramps, fast heart rate, fever, confusion or seizures (fits) if you stop taking baclofen suddenly.”
  11. HealthHub — Baclofen: what precautions should I take · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “You have or have ever had: Other drug allergies; Respiratory or kidney disease; Medical conditions such as: Stroke; Stomach problems; Seizures (fits), Parkinson's disease, or Cerebral Palsy; Urinary retention; Mental health conditions such as psychosis or Schizophrenia”
  12. HealthHub — Baclofen: what food or medication should I avoid · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Baclofen as it can cause excessive sleepiness.”
  13. US label for baclofen tablets USP (REMEDYREPACK, effective 2026-01-21) via openFDA drug/label.json, Dosage and Administration · read 2026-08-27
    what it says
    “Start therapy at a low dosage and increase gradually until optimum effect is achieved (usually between 40-80 mg daily) … the total daily dose should not exceed a maximum of 80 mg daily (20 mg q.i.d.).”
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