What is lyvispah?
Lyvispah, also known as baclofen, belongs to the class of drugs called skeletal muscle relaxants. Baclofen, an antispasmodic, acts on the spinal cord nerves to reduce the severity and number of muscle spasms. Lyvispah is used to treat muscular pain and spasms in children and adults over 12 years of age. It can also be used for people with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries or diseases. Lyvispah reduces muscle pain and improves movement. Lyvispah is not recommended for treating muscle spasms caused by rheumatic (inflammatory) disorders.
Warnings
Lyvispah can make you drowsy. You should not drive or operate heavy equipment until you have experienced the effects of this medication. If you stop taking this medication suddenly, you may experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor if you can drink alcohol safely while taking lyvispah. Alcohol may exacerbate the side effects of baclofen.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to baclofen or any of the components found in lyvispah, then you should not take it.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that lyvispah will be safe for you:
- Mental illness or psychosis
- Epilepsy
- Problems with balance
- Rapid heart rate or high blood tension.
- A stroke or blood clot
- Kidney disease is a serious condition.
Lyvispah can increase the risk of an ovarian cyst. Informing yourself and discussing potential threats with your physician. Inform your doctor if either you are or intend to be pregnant, or if breastfeeding is planned or a possibility. If lyvispah is taken by a pregnant woman or a breastfeeding mother, withdrawal effects such as tremors or stiff muscles may be experienced in the infant.
Similar/related drugs
Cyclobenzaprine, baclofen, tizanidine, diazepam, methocarbamol, botox, and soma
How to take lyvispah?
Follow the instructions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Read all the instructions and directions that come with your prescription. Sometimes your doctor will change the dose. You can either dissolve the entire oral granule in your mouth by shaking it or by swallowing the packet whole, with or without any liquids. The granules can also be mixed with liquids like milk or apple juice or soft foods such as apple sauce, yoghurt, or pudding.Oral granules may also be administered through a feeding device. If you don't understand the instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacy. If your symptoms do not improve or worsen, contact a medical provider immediately. If you suddenly stop taking lyvispah, you may experience withdrawal symptoms. Before stopping lyvispah, consult your doctor. Store the oral granules between 68°f and 77°f (between 20°c and 25°c) at room temperature.
Details on dosage
Start lyvispah therapy with a low dose, preferable in divided doses and administered orally.
It is recommended to gradually increase the dosage, but this should be adjusted according to individual tolerance and response. Three days of 5 mg taken three times per day
ten mg, three times per day for three consecutive days
15 mg, three times per day for three consecutive days
take 20 mg, three times per day, for three days. It may be necessary to increase the dosage to 80 mg per day (20 mg each time). To achieve the prescribed dose, multiple packets or strengths can be used.
What happens if i miss the dose?
If you are almost due for your next dose, skip the missed one. Never take two doses of the same medicine at once.
What happens if i overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention. Overdose symptoms include increased drowsiness and sleepiness. They may also include difficulty focusing on things, shallow breathing, seizures, muscle weakness, or loss of consciousness.
What should be avoided?
Avoid alcohol consumption. Do not drive or engage in hazardous activities until you have determined how the medicine will affect you. You may be unable to react properly. This medicine should not be shared with anyone else, even if the other person has similar symptoms.
Side effects of lyvispah
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue,
Baclofen may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Breathing problems, severe drowsiness
- Confusion, hallucinations;
- You may experience muscle weakness or tingling in your arms, legs, feet, or hands.
- Fever.
Side effects of lyvispah include:
- Drowsiness or fatigue can be caused by dizziness, drowsiness, or weakness.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Interaction with other drug
Lyvispah can make you more drowsy if taken with other drugs. Before taking an opioid, sleeping pill, muscle relaxer, or medicine to treat anxiety or seizures, consult your doctor. Baclofen can be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal products. Inform your doctor of all the other medications you take.
