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What Causes Sleeplessness Post Intake Of Baclofen?

I have been taking baclofen and have had some strange reactions such as pounding heartbeat, tremors through out my body, ringing in my ears and sleeplessness. I discontinued taking the drug and am still having the problems. Should I start taking the drug again?
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Hello,

Baclofen is known to cause sleepiness rather than sleeplessness. I think we need to look for other causes as baclofen unlikely to be a cause for lack of sleep.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist
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What Causes Sleeplessness Post Intake Of Baclofen?

Hello, Baclofen is known to cause sleepiness rather than sleeplessness. I think we need to look for other causes as baclofen unlikely to be a cause for lack of sleep. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist