Open AccessA Case of De novo Seizures Following a Probable Interaction of High-Dose Baclofen with Alcohol
Author(s) -
Benjamin Rolland,
Sylvie Deheul,
Thierry Danel,
Régis Bordet,
O. Cottencin
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
alcohol and alcoholism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.747
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 1464-3502
pISSN - 0735-0414
DOI - 10.1093/alcalc/ags076
Subject(s) - baclofen , psychology , complex partial seizures , alcohol , medicine , anesthesia , epilepsy , psychiatry , chemistry , agonist , biochemistry , receptor , temporal lobe
Baclofen is a promising medication for the treatment of alcohol dependence, and the prescription of high-dose baclofen (HDB) is increasing within the medical community, especially for patients who are unresponsive to approved treatments. Although baclofen is considered to be quite safe at low doses, the possible interactions between HDB and alcohol have not been precisely studied.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom