About

Lioresal is a muscle relaxant. It reduces the frequency and severity of muscle spasms that occur as a result of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Lioresal is used for treating muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or other diseases. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How to take

Use Lioresal as directed by your doctor. Lioresal may be taken by mouth with or without food. Swallow Lioresal whole. Do not crush or chew before swallowing. Continue to take Lioresal even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. Taking Lioresal at the same time each day will help you to remember to take it.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Lioresal, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Warnings and precautions

Before taking Lioresal, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if you have allergies to medicines, if you are allergic to any ingredient in Lioresal, if you have an infection or very high blood pressure associated with a spinal injury, if you have kidney problems or kidney failure, suffer from nerve damage, bizarre behavior, or have had a stroke, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast–feeding. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lioresal while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lioresal is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast–feeding while you use Lioresal, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Some medicines may interact with Lioresal. Therefore tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement that you are taking. Do not suddenly stop using Lioresal. Your doctor can tell you the best way to slowly reduce the dose. Lioresal should not be used in children younger than 4 years old, safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

Side effects

Some of the Possible Side Effects are - back pain, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, increased breathing, increased salivation, itching, muscle weakness, nausea, problems urinating. Contact your doctor if any of these or other side effects occur. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, you should seek medical attention immediately- allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue), agitation, chills, inability to urinate, loss of muscle tone, seizures.

Storage

Store Lioresal between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lioresal out of the reach of children and away from pets.