Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is baclofen, and you should take it as directed by your doctor. 

Baclofen helps to relax muscle spasms and relieve the pain they cause. 

At first, some side effects could occur, like drowsiness or dizziness. So, don't do activities that require you to be alert, like driving, until you know how it affects you. Alcohol can make these worse, so it should be avoided while taking baclofen. Other effects can occur, too, like nausea, weakness or problems sleeping. These are normal if they are mild and should go away. But, if these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medication, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

If you take baclofen on a daily basis for more than two weeks, don't suddenly stop taking it unless your doctor says it's okay. 

In rare cases, serious side effects can occur, so call your doctor if you notice any unusual changes to your body, like confusion, changes in vision, or problems urinating. 

To reduce side effects, you should ask your doctor and pharmacist to approve any new medicines first. 

For best results, take baclofen as directed, and let your doctor know if you don't get the improvement you were expecting.