Question 1

what is the definition or description of: baclofen allergy?

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Baclofen allergy: An allergy to baclofen could be classified as intolerable side effects from the medication such as lightheadedness, headaches, weakness; As well as "true allergy" with development of skin rash, itching, angioedema (i.e swelling around the eyes, lips, swelling of the tongue).

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: lioresal allergy?

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See below: An allergy describes a systemic response of the body's immune system to an antigen.  The response can cause hives,, itching, swelling, elevation of blood pressure and bronchoconstriction.  An allergy to lioresal would basically be any combination of the above reactions in response to the intake of lioresal into the body.

Question 3

to follow up on dr. heip le question. my wife takes the following pills. keppra (for epilepsy), loratadine(for allergies), baclofen,turmeric, meloxicam, cyclobenzaprine, and magnesium pills to try to help stop the muscle spasms i be having?

Accepted Answer

: Your wife is not taking any medication which I mentioned in the previous comment. 
Does she take Baclofen, Cyclobenzaprine, Turmeric, Meloxicam and Magnesium just for the cramping? That means she was already evaluated by a doctor. What's his (her) thought about the cause?
Except Keppra, I would advise to stop the above med one by one, especially Meloxicam which can can cause gastroduodenal ulcer.

Question 4

can children and teenagers take baclofen?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe,: But the drug is designed to treat spasticity, and since this can be caused by several conditions, should discuss fully with your doctor about the available options.

Question 5

baclofen 120mg a day 40 mg - 3 times a day . what are the risk if any ?

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Baclofen: Some side-effects are dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, confusion, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling hands &amp; feet, mood changes. More adverse effects when combined with Tramadol. Consult your prescribing doctor.

Question 6

what is a baclofen pump?

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Baclofen pump: A Baclofen pump is a device that uses an intrathecal (meaning directly into the spinal fluid) method of delivering the medication baclofen.  Baclofen is a medication used for spasticity. The pump (surgically placed under skin of the abdomen) stores and releases prescribed amounts of medicine through a catheter.

Question 7

what is a baclofen pump and how installed?

Accepted Answer

Infusion pump: The pump is placed in the abdominal wall and the catheter is placed intrathecally 
in the spine. It delivers the drug according to the needs of the patient.

Question 8

what is a baclofen pump and how is it put in?

Accepted Answer

Implanted device: Baclofen pump is used to treat chronic spasticity of lower extremities not treatable with oral medications. The pump is a sophisticated self contained pump that can deliver small volumes of medications (Baclofen in this case) constantly at a programmable rate, into the spinal fluid compartment in the lumbar spine, via a small silastic (plastic tube). Everything is implanted under the skin.

Question 9

can i take oxaprozin or baclofen for a toothache?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no...: Oxaprozin is helpful for temporary relief of toothache pain, as is any drug in the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ("nsaid") class, such as Ibuprofen or naproxen. In contrast, baclofen-- a muscle relaxant-- is sometimes used off-label for chronic pain syndromes, but is generally ineffective for control of acute toothache pain. Caveat: treatment of toothache requires a dentist's intervention.

Question 10

what are the requirements to install a baclofen pump?

Accepted Answer

Positive test: If the pump deemed clinically necessary a test dose is injected via lumbar puncture and physical therapist performs functional assessment. If spasticity decreased the pump will be indicated.

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To follow up on dr. heip le question. my wife takes the following pills. keppra (for epilepsy), loratadine(for allergies), baclofen,turmeric, meloxicam, cyclobenzaprine, and magnesium pills to try to help stop the muscle spasms i be having?

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