Baclofen in Hemifacial Spasm
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in European Neurology
- Vol. 23 (3) , 163-165
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000115698
Abstract
A 58-yr-old woman with long-standing hemifacial spasm experienced dramatic relief of symptomatology while receiving baclofen (Lioresal) in a daily dosage of 37.5 mg. Clinical response was noted within 48 h and she remained asymptomatic during 12 mo. of treatment. No toxic or side-effects were observed. Controlled studies are needed to establish the role of baclofen in hemifacial spasm.Keywords
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