What is Baclofen intrathecal pump?
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Baclofen intrathecal is a muscle relaxant and antispastic that is administered directly into the spinal fluid via a pump, implanted under the skin.
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How do members experience Baclofen intrathecal pump?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 124 | 67 | |
| Muscle spasms | 23 | 11 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 17 | 9 | |
| Pain | 4 | 8 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 3 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepiness | 3 | |
| Weakness in leg(s) | 3 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Urinary retention | 2 | |
| Cerebrospinal fluid leak | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 17 | |
| Mild | 18 | |
| None | 47 |
Member evaluations
gregster68
evaluated on Apr 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Major
- Side effects: None
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Cruiser
evaluated on Mar 28, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for The pump was implanted because I was unable to take the pill. It gave me severe headaches: Major
- Side effects: None
RachelB
evaluated on Dec 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Major
- Side effects: None
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