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Baclofen Disease Interactions

There are 4 disease interactions with baclofen.

Major

Baclofen (applies to baclofen) renal dysfunction

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility.

Baclofen is primarily eliminated by the kidney. Patients with impaired renal function may be at greater risk for adverse effects from baclofen due to decreased drug clearance. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in such patients. Dosage adjustments may be necessary.

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Moderate

Baclofen (applies to baclofen) autonomic dysreflexia

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.

Therapy with intrathecal baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of autonomic dysreflexia, since the presence of nociceptive stimuli or abrupt withdrawal of the medication may trigger an episode of dysreflexia.

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Moderate

Baclofen (applies to baclofen) psychoses

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Psychosis, History - Psychiatric Disorder

Baclofen may precipitate or exacerbate psychotic symptoms, both during therapy and following abrupt withdrawal of the drug. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of psychiatric disorders.

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Moderate

Baclofen (applies to baclofen) seizure disorders

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Seizures

Deterioration in seizure control and electroencephalographic (EEG) changes have been reported occasionally in epileptic patients treated with baclofen. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of seizures. Clinical status and EEG should be monitored at regular intervals during treatment. Except in cases of overdose or severe adverse reactions, cessation of baclofen therapy, whenever necessary, should occur gradually with incrementally reduced dosages. Abrupt withdrawal has been associated with central nervous system effects including seizures, hallucinations, and psychosis.

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Baclofen drug interactions

There are 367 drug interactions with baclofen.

Baclofen alcohol/food interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with baclofen.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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