| Literature DB >> 27346089 |
Mithra B Maneyapanda1, Sangeeta Patel Driver2, David L Ripley3, Robert Lloyd4, Nenad Brkic5.
Abstract
Baclofen is a commonly used medication to treat spasticity in neurologic disorders. In the traumatic brain injury (TBI) population, the intrathecal administration of baclofen is often preferred over oral administration due to cognitive side effects. Here we report on a case of a psychotic episode following an increase in intrathecal baclofen in a young man with a history of a TBI. Although intrathecal baclofen is commonly used and is generally well tolerated, this case highlights an important potential effect of intrathecal baclofen that has rarely been reported in the literature. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27346089 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.06.018
Source DB: PubMed Journal: PM R ISSN: 1934-1482 Impact factor: 2.298