Muscular pull or a spasm may occur when there is insufficient flow of blood to an organ, caused by a range of risk factors. The most common risk factors include leading a sedentary lifestyle, being dehydrated, getting exposed to more amount of sunlight, inadequate amount of potassium or magnesium, etc. You may also get it when you are working out too much. A spasm is characterized by a sudden hardening or tightening of a muscle. Baclofen is a med used for treating muscular cramps. But, can it be taken with Vyvanse? It is a vital thing to know more about, such as co-administration, prior to commencing your treatment.
Cramping of muscles may show up at any part of your system; however, cramping is more common among your lower limbs – i.e., legs. Some forms of cramps or spasms may occur due to injuries sustained in your spinal cord or due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis. In general, elderly people are more vulnerable; cramps/spasms can also show up among women who are pregnant, sportspeople – especially, athletes, those who are living with obesity as well as conditions such as diabetes or central nervous system (CNS) related ailments. Some of the remedies (offered at home) include massages offered with heat pads or baths made of Epsom salts. A few meds are also prescribed if the pain is acute or if spasms are experienced more frequently.
What is baclofen?
It is a drug taken for the treatment of spasms as well as spasticity of muscles. This drug is known to work upon a specific type of receptors which are responsible for causing excitements. The drug is available both as a pill and as an injectable form. It is easily absorbed throughout your body; also, it gets distributed within a short span of time. However, owing to its short half-life (of nearly 3 hours), it needs to be delivered several times within a day.
Due to the numbing effects caused by baclofen, it is widely considered for the treatment of pains, alcohol abuse, and a few other medical conditions. But, you need to be watchful of the withdrawal signs – which may show up when you take it for long. People who discontinue the intake of this drug – all of a sudden – reported sleeplessness, being in a confused state of mind, lapses of memory, being restless and anxious. So, to reduce the odds of withdrawal-related problems, the last few dosages are tapered/reduced and only then the treatment plan is brought to a close.
Baclofen may also cause a few side effects; common among such unwanted side effects is the retention of urine, difficulties passing stools, abdominal problems such as nausea and / or vomiting, feeling dizzy as well as tired. In some users, this drug has caused migraines or severe spells of headaches as well as fatigue. You are advised to take this med under the clinical supervision of a qualified medical specialist. If any of these unwanted side effects persist for long, talk to your caregiver urgently.
What is Vyvanse?
This drug is used in the case management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD); it often forms part of a comprehensive plan and is administered along with social and psychological support. The key ingredients of Vyvanse help increase your attention span and make you stay focused. Your caregiver may advise you to discontinue this drug in the interim; such practices are done to check if there is any progress in the medical condition. This med can be habit-forming. So, when your treatment plan comes to an end, it is advised not to end the dosages in an abrupt manner. Instead, it is strongly recommended to taper off the doses. Those who stopped the doses abruptly witnessed mood shifts, increased levels of confusion, insomnia or other sleeping difficulties, weariness or severe spells of tiredness.
Also, those who have had prior episodes of substance abuse of addiction to alcohol (or other intoxicants) are advised to inform their treating physician about such conditions. It is never a safe practice to increase the dosages of this drug – without telling your treating physician and/or pharmacist. Beware of your system getting used to the active chemicals of this drug; in such cases, your body may stop responding to the active chemicals used in the med. It is important to update your caregiving team about such responses (or, the lack of responses) as soon as your body gets used to the med and its active ingredients.
Vyvanse may trigger a few undesired side effects. These include excessive levels of dizziness, feeling drowsy, pain in the abdomen, difficulties passing stools, being in an irritated condition or being very anxious. If these side effects are continuing to show up for long, you are advised to consult with your treating doctor without any delay.
What happens when you take baclofen With Vyvanse ?
The odds of these drugs canceling the properties of the other are very likely. Hence, it is a good practice to tell your treating doctor about the drugs you are already taking, and about the treatment plans, you are currently pursuing. Also, both baclofen, as well as Vyvanse, may cause excessive levels of dizziness and drowsiness. It can hence be unsafe to pursue activities that require a high level of mental attention or focus. For example, keep away from driving, working on heavy machinery or performing adventurous sporting activities such as jumping, driving or cycling.
Those who are living with prior spells of constipation (i.e., difficulties passing stools) may need to take added precautions. You are advised to drink a lot of water, eat fiber-rich foods (such as bananas, apples, etc.) as well as work out regularly. In general, it is important to lead a stress-free life. The risks and side effects of interactions between Vyvanse and baclofen – provided here – do not constitute a complete listing. So, it is important to talk to your caregiver about the likely risks and side effects of co-administration.
In sum, baclofen, and Vyvanse – when taken together – may cancel the other drug’s properties. You may also experience recurrent episodes of drowsiness. So, never operate heavy machines or engage in tasks needing a high level of concentration / mental focus. In order to know more about the risks associated with the intake of baclofen and Vyvanse, you are advised to talk to your caregiving team and/or pharmacist.
