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Baclofen Intrathecal Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Lioresal Intrathecal
See also:
Baclofen, Baclofen Implanted Pump
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
19 patients in the community are taking or have taken Baclofen Intrathecal.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 16 | 84% |
| General health | 1 | 5% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Baclofen Intrathecal.
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Baclofen Intrathecal or how long patients were taking Baclofen Intrathecal before stopping.
Currently Taking Baclofen Intrathecal
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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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Did not seem to work | 1 | 100% |  |
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 6 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
There is currently no efficacy data for Baclofen Intrathecal.
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 17% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| 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 (2 of 6)
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- BelleinOhio
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
- Type: Upper Motor Neuron
- See profile
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by BelleinOhio
Mar 24, 2009
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Stiffness/Spasticity
- See full evaluation
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- Heather Bridges
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: severe
- Chest: moderate
- Legs: severe
- See profile
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by Heather Bridges
Mar 27, 2009
- EfficacyNone
- Side-effectsSevere
- Stiffness/Spasticity
- Advice/Tips
- I had a bad & rare reaction. The pump was turned off that night in the ER.
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Report created on November 08, 2009.