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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE BACLOFEN TABLETS

Do not take Baclofen tablets if you: • are allergic to baclofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). • have a stomach ulcer Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor, or pharmacist or nurse before taking this medicine if you have any of the following: • have a history of alcoholism, or you drink alcohol to excess or you have a history of drug abuse or dependence Some people being treated with baclofen have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves or have tried to kill themselves. Most of these people also had depression, had been using alcohol excessively or were prone to having thoughts of killing themselves. If you have thoughts of harming or killing yourself at any time, speak to your doctor straightaway or go to a hospital. Also, ask a relative or close friend to tell you if they are worried about any changes in your behaviour and ask them to read this leaflet. • depression or a mental disorder, especially if you are taking lithium • liver or kidney disease • breathing difficulties or lung disease • high blood pressure and are being treated with antihypertensive medicines • suffered from stomach ulcers in the past • Parkinson’s Disease • diabetes, as your doctor may want to monitor your condition • recently suffered from a stroke • epilepsy • difficulty urinating (urinary retention) • pregnant, intend to become pregnant or are breast feeding. Children and adolescents: Baclofen tablets are not suitable for use in children under 33 kg body weight. Other medicines and Baclofen tablets: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is because Baclofen Tablets can affect the way some medicines work. Please check with your doctor if you are taking any of the following: • other medicines to relax muscles e.g tizanidine • antidepressants such as clomipramine, amitriptyline or lithium • medicine to help lower blood pressure, as your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure e.g. diltiazem • Other drugs which also affect the kidney, e.g. ibuprofen (usually for arthritis or pain relief) • levodopa and carbidopa for Parkinson’s Disease (as taking these together may cause mental confusion, hallucinations, agitation) • medicines which slow down the nervous system, e.g. promethazine, temazepam, opiates for pain relief such as morphine and anticonvulsants (anti-epileptic medicines such as carbamazepine). • If you are due to have an operation requiring a general anaesthetic, make sure you tell the doctor that you are taking baclofen. Taking Baclofen tablets with food and drink: Do not drink alcohol whilst taking Baclofen Tablets. You should take the tablets with food or a drink of milk, especially if you feel sick when you take them. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Baclofen should only be used during pregnancy, if considered strictly necessary, especially during the first three months. If you have to take Baclofen tablets during pregnancy, your unborn baby will also be exposed to this medicine and after birth the baby may develop withdrawal symptoms such as convulsions. Only a very small amount of baclofen passes into breast milk. Your doctor will decide if this medicine is to be prescribed whilst breast-feeding. Driving and using machines: Some people may feel drowsy and/or dizzy or have problems with their eyes while they are taking Baclofen Tablets. If this happens, you should not drive or do anything that requires you to be alert (such as operate tools or machinery) until the effects have worn off. Baclofen tablets contain lactose: If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. Sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, i.e. is essentially ‘sodium-free’