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Lioresal is a muscle relaxant which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Muscle relaxants

Generic Drug

Baclofen

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Weight gain
Fatigue
Headache
Congested nose
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Itchy rash
Diarrhea
Nausea
Pain
Itching or burning
Confusion
Chills
Back pain
Sleepiness
Extra saliva
Low muscle tone
Loss of strength
Poor coordination
Loss of coordination
Numbness or tingling
Agitation
Ankle swelling
Low blood pressure
Paresthesia
Muscle weakness
Excessive sweating
Nasal congestion
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Balance problems
Slow or irregular breathing
Hallucinations

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