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Need expert help here. what are the uses of baclofen?
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Baclofen: Baclofen is drug that can be given by mouth or by direct deliver to the spine by a pump that is implanted in the abdomen. The drug is typically used for spasticity, that is rigidity in the the muscles. It is sometimes used for pain control in trigeminal neuralgia, a type of facial pain.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Baclofen: Baclofen (Lioresal & Glablofen) is a muscle relaxant that is used to treat muscle spasm as well as trigeminal neuralgia. It has been used off label to reduce alcohol cravings & to reduce high anxiety levels.
Answered 1/24/2021
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