Periodic sharp waves in baclofen-induced encephalopathy.
Acute encephalopathy and an abnormal electroencephalogram with a periodic sharp wave pattern developed in a 58-year-old woman shortly after she received a few doses of baclofen. The clinical and electroencephalographic abnormalities improved promptly after the medication was discontinued.
Hormes
J T
JT
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 55905.
Benarroch
E E
EE
Rodriguez
M
M
Klass
D W
DW
D001418:Baclofen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain; D013035:Spasm / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology
D001418:Baclofen