Spasticity

What is spasticity?

Spasticity is a disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) in which certain muscles continually receive a message to tighten and contract. The nerves leading to those muscles, unable to regulate themselves, permanently and continually "over-fire" these commands to tighten and contract.

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Baclofen
59%
of members say that Baclofen is moderately to very effective
22%
of members taking Baclofen report moderate to severe side effects
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