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Baclofen Intrathecal and Psychoses

Result of checking the interaction of drug Baclofen Intrathecal and disease Psychoses for safety when used together.

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Baclofen Intrathecal <> Psychoses

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Baclofen may precipitate or exacerbate psychotic symptoms, both during therapy and following abrupt withdrawal of the drug. Therapy with baclofen should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of psychiatric disorders.

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