what is baclofen used for

Baclofen is a medication used to treat muscle spasms, cramping, and tightness caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, or other spinal cord diseases. It is a muscle relaxant that acts on the spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms caused by these conditions. Baclofen is available in tablet and liquid form, and it is usually taken three times a day at evenly spaced intervals. It is important to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and not to take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by a doctor. Baclofen should not be stopped abruptly, especially if taken in large doses for a long time, as it can cause seizures, fever, confusion, muscle stiffness, or hallucinations.