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Are there risks to taking baclofen to address hiccups post- stereotatic brain biopsy?
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Breathing: Baclofen can lead to respiratory depression which can increase co2 levels and thus inter-cranial pressure which can be a problem after any brain surgery.
Answered 6/24/2014
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