Baclofen in Parkinson's disease.
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چکیده
In a controlled trial, baclofen (mean dose 45 mg daily) signficantly increased disability from Parkinsonism in 12 patients with the long-term levodopa syndrome. Peak dose choreoathetosis was not improved but benefit was observed in all four patients with "off period dystonia." Adverse side effects were common and severe, and included visual hallucinations, vomiting, and dizziness.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 41 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978