# Baclofen (Baclofen)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/baclofen
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Baclofen?

Baclofen is a gamma-aminobutyric acid-ergic agonist. It is prescribed to treat hiccup, huntington disease, muscle spasticity. Across the United States, 105,000 doctors prescribe Baclofen to approximately 901,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Baclofen

## Indications

Baclofen is prescribed for several conditions including hiccup, huntington disease, muscle spasticity, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Hiccup](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hiccup)
- [Huntington Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/huntington-disease)
- [Muscle Spasticity](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/muscle-spasticity)
- [Intractable Pain](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/intractable-pain)
- [Multiple Sclerosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/multiple-sclerosis)
- [Urinary Bladder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/urinary-bladder)
- [Neurogenic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/neurogenic)
- [Spinal Cord Neoplasms](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/spinal-cord-neoplasms)
- [Trigeminal Neuralgia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/trigeminal-neuralgia)
- [Cerebral Palsy](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/cerebral-palsy)
- [Myelitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/myelitis)
- [Transverse](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/transverse)

## Mechanism of action

Baclofen belongs to a class of medications known as gamma-aminobutyric acid-ergic agonist [epc]s.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: gamma-Aminobutyric Acid-ergic Agonist [EPC]
- Mechanism of Action class: GABA A Agonists [MoA]
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

dizziness, weakness  and fatigue

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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