Overview. baclofen. GABA agonist. Interaction Characteristics: CNS depression; lowers seizure threshold. Avoid/Use Alternative.
Baclofen lowers the seizure threshold and may precipitate seizures in people with a history of epilepsy. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate possible vulnerability to seizures. Epilepsy is a contraindication for the use of baclofen in some countries. Baclofen treatment in people with current epilepsy requires co-management with a neurologist.
Interaction Characteristics: CNS depression; lowers seizure threshold. Avoid/Use Alternative. aldesleukin. 1 interaction. baclofen (generic).
Also report the use of drugs which might increase seizure risk (decrease seizure threshold) when combined with baclofen such as isoniazid (INH), phenothiazines
Because baclofen readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, sedation, fatigue, dizziness, lowering of the seizure threshold, and cognitive dysfunction are common
As baclofen is usually co-ingested with alcohol and other medications, the seizure threshold is decreased and the patient should be closely monitored. Baclofen-induced seizures should be treated like other toxicological seizures. Benzodiazepines are the first-line treatment but should be associated with propofol and barbiturates if needed.
Interaction Characteristics: CNS depression; lowers seizure threshold. Avoid/Use Alternative. aldesleukin. 1 interaction. baclofen (generic).
baclofen may decr. seizure threshold). CLOSE. pregabalin. 1 interaction. baclofen (generic). pregabalin. Monitor/Modify Tx. baclofen pregabalin. monitor
This drug can decrease the seizure threshold, especially in patients with a dependency on alcohol. [6, 16] The minimal toxic dose of baclofen
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