Baclofen in hemifacial spasm.

R Sandyk

doi:10.1159/000115698

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Baclofen in hemifacial spasm.

R Sandyk

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Abstract

A 58-year-old woman with long-standing hemifacial spasm experienced dramatic relief of symptomatology while receiving baclofen (Lioresal) in a daily dosage of 37.5 mg. Clinical response was noted within 48 h and she remained asymptomatic during 12 months of treatment. No toxic or side-effects were observed. Controlled studies are needed to establish the role of baclofen in hemifacial spasm.

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R Sandyk. 1984. Baclofen in hemifacial spasm.. https://doi.org/10.1159/000115698

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