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Brand Names: Lioresal Intrathecal
See also: Baclofen

What is Baclofen Intrathecal? Baclofen intrathecal is a muscle relaxant and antispastic that is administered directly into the spinal fluid via a pump, implanted under the skin. Baclofen intrathecal is available under the brand name Lioresal Intrathecal.

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.


Reasons Taken

37 patients in the community are taking or have taken Baclofen Intrathecal.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Stiffness/spasticity 28 75%
Other 3 8%
disease-related symptoms 1 2%
General health 1 2%
Mobility 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Baclofen Intrathecal.

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  0 g day 0 mg day 0 day 0 mcg none 0 mg none 0 none 9.999 mg month 11.51 mcg day 16 mg day 41.49 mcg day 44 mg day 50.06 mcg day 56 mcg day 60 mg day 70 day 85 mcg day 99 mcg day 102 mcg day 150 mcg day 160 day 170.24 mcg day 200 mg day 216 mcg day 217 mcg day 360 mcg day 375 mcg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 5 Number of Patients: 5 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Baclofen Intrathecal or how long patients were taking Baclofen Intrathecal before stopping.

Currently taking Baclofen Intrathecal

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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13

Stopped taking Baclofen Intrathecal

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Why Patients Stopped Taking Baclofen Intrathecal (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Not indicated 1 100% Not indicated: 100%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 6 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 50% 3
Moderate 50% 3

Stiffness/spasticity

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 17% 1
Mild 0% 0
None 83% 5

Top reported side-effects include: kink in the cath.

Summary results are based on 6 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 6)

  • strapples
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: mild
    Legs: moderate
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  • strapples
  • by strapples
    Nov 17, 2008
  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Stiffness/spasticity
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