Why BACLOFEN* (Baclofen ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of BACLOFEN: satisfied (average rating score: 3.73)

(based on 66 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** BACLOFEN
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Multiple sclerosis*6
2Cerebral palsy*3
3Torticollis1
4Nerve injury1
5Dystonia1
6Tension headache1
7Pain*1
8Cervical spinal stenosis1
9Hiccups1
10Back pain*1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of BACLOFEN **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Somnolence15
2Abnormal dreams5
3Drug ineffective*4
4Muscle spasms*4
5Headache*3
6Pain*3
7Fatigue3
8Emotional distress3
9Anxiety3
10Vision blurred2
11Confusional state2
12Dyspnoea2
13Clumsiness2
14Crying2
15Nausea*2
16Tremor2
17Dizziness2
18Withdrawal syndrome2
19Insomnia2
20Suicidal behaviour1

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for BACLOFEN

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Baclofen (Clofen, Apo baclofen, Lebic, Apo-baclofen, Lioresal, Baclofen, Gablofen, Kemstro)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com