Who can take baclofen
Most adults and children aged 1 month and older can take baclofen tablets and liquid.
The injection can be given to adults and children aged 4 years and over.
Who may not be able to take baclofen
Baclofen is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before taking it if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to baclofen or any other medicine
- have a stomach ulcer
- have lung, kidney or liver disease
- have a mental health condition
- have epilepsy
- have Parkinson's disease
- have diabetes
- have ever had a stroke
- are being treated for high blood pressure
- have difficulty peeing
- have a rare blood disorder called porphyria
- are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding