Ativan vs. Baclofen

• Are Ativan and Baclofen the Same Thing?
• 什么Are Possible Side Effects of Ativan?
• 什么Are Possible Side Effects of Baclofen?
• 什么is Ativan?
• 什么is Baclofen?
• 什么Drugs Interact with Ativan?
• 什么Drugs Interact with Baclofen?
• How Should Ativan Be Taken?
• How Should Baclofen Be Taken?

BaclofenandAtivan(lorazepam) aremusclerelaxants used for treatingspasmofskeletalmuscles.

A difference is baclofen is also used to treat muscle clonus, rigidity, andpaincaused bymultiple sclerosis. Baclofen is also injected into thespinal cordto treat severespasticity, spinalcordinjuries, and other spinal cord diseases.

Ativan is a different class of drug called a benzodiazepine, typically used for the management ofanxietydisorders,insomnia,panicattacks, andalcoholwithdrawal.

Brand names for baclofen includeGablofenand Lioresal.

Commonside effectsof Ativan include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Muscle weakness
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Sleepproblems (insomnia)
• Loss ofbalanceor coordination
• Forgetfulness oramnesia
• Difficulty concentrating
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Changesinappetite
• Skinrash

Common side effects of Baclofen include:

• drowsiness,
• weakness,
• dizziness,
• tiredness,
• headache,
• seizures,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• 低血压,
• constipation,
• confusion,
• respiratory depression,
• trouble sleeping (insomnia), and
• increasedurinaryfrequency or urinary retention.

Abrupt discontinuation of baclofen may cause seizures and hallucinations, highfever,reboundspasticity, muscle rigidity, andrhabdomyolysis(muscle breakdown andwasting).

Ativan (lorazepam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms.

Baclofen is a肌肉松弛剂and antispastic used for treating spasm of skeletal muscles, muscle clonus, rigidity, and pain caused by multiplesclerosis. Baclofen is also injected into the spinal cord to treat severe spasticity, spinal cord injuries, and other spinal cord diseases. Baclofen is available ingenericform.

Benzodiazepineslike Ativan produce increasedCNS(central nervous system) depressant effects when administered with other CNS depressants such as alcohol,barbiturates, antipsychotics,sedative/hypnotics, anxiolytics,antidepressants,narcoticanalgesics, sedativeantihistamines, anticonvulsants, and anesthetics.

Baclofen may interact with alcohol, sleeping pills,anti-anxiety medications, narcotics, antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and other muscle relaxers.

Ativan can be taken with or withoutfood. Ativan tablets should be swallowed withwater.

The lowest dose compatible with an optimal response is recommended. If benefits are not evident after a reasonable trial period, patients should be slowly withdrawn from the drug.