Lioresal

Lioresal is used for:

Treating severe muscle spasms due to a variety of causes, including multiple sclerosis or brain or spinal cord injuries.

Lioresal is a muscle relaxant and antispastic agent. It reduces the frequency and severity of muscle spasms that occur as a result of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.

Do NOT use Lioresal if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Lioresal

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Lioresal :

Some medical conditions may interact with Lioresal . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney problems or kidney failure
• If you suffer from nerve damage, bizarre behavior, or have had a stroke
• If you have an infection or very high blood pressure associated with a spinal injury

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lioresal . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Epidural morphine because shortness of breath and a significant decrease in blood pressure may occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lioresal may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.