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Baclofen in hemifacial spasm.

Abstract
Six patients with idiopathic hemifacial spasm refractory to the usually employed medications were successfully treated with baclofen. Adverse side effects were found in only 1 patient (memory loss) which was controlled with administration of piracetam. We suggest that there is an association between stress and certain cases of hemifacial spasm and that such stress related cases may respond positively to baclofen.
AuthorsR Sandyk, M A Gillman
JournalThe International journal of neuroscience (Int J Neurosci) Vol. 33 Issue 3-4 Pg. 261-4 (Apr 1987) ISSN: 0020-7454 [Print] England
PMID3596953 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Baclofen
  • Piracetam
Topics
  • Adult
  • Baclofen (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
  • Facial Muscles
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Memory Disorders (chemically induced, drug therapy)
  • Middle Aged
  • Piracetam (therapeutic use)
  • Spasm (drug therapy)

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