Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and an antispastic agent. Baclofen is used to treat muscle symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis, including spasm, pain, and stiffness. Baclofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Lioresal is a muscle relaxer that treats muscle symptoms such as muscle pain, stiffness and spasms brought about by particular conditions that include spinal cord disease or injury or multiple sclerosis. Lioresal is available in generic form as baclofen and is included in the category of GABA agonists.