The side effects of baclofen may worsen Mar 1, 2022 · Baclofen is a go-to choice for muscle spasms from brain injury or nerve damage
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It relieves the
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Parkinson's disease—Baclofen may make this condition worse ; Related/similar drugs cyclobenzaprine, baclofen, methocarbamol, tizanidine, Botox, diazepam, Soma other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; other muscle
Side effects like dizziness and sleepiness are common
Chronic pain: An umbrella term for persistent, DBS may treat Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, essential tremor, headaches, OCD or Tourette’s syndrome
Effective management of chronic pain conditions is a difficult task, with up to two thirds of patients reporting dissatisfaction with their treatment results
Baclofen is not recommended in Parkinson’s disease or spasticity arising from strokes, cerebral palsy or rheumatoid disorder
• levodopa (to treat Parkinson’s Disease), may cause worsening of side effects • lithium (for depression), may aggravate symptoms of over activity Common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include: Tremors and shaking
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It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or certain injuries to the spine
9 Valley Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants-Envision Physician Services, Phoenix, AZ Baclofen, USP is a muscle relaxant and antispastic
Postural disorders (kyphoscoliosis, camptocormia, Pisa syndrome, dropped head syndrome), bone mineralization disorders (osteoporosis, bone fractures), and joint disorders (frozen shoulder, dystonia involving joints, joint pain) are often seen in association with PD
Patients should have reversible spasticity so that baclofen treatment will aid in restoring residual function
"Even though baclofen is a drug that's available over the counter, it still has the potential to cause serious adverse effects if taken incorrectly