Baclofen in hemifacial spasm.
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.
D001418:Baclofen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D013035:Spasm / Q000188:drug therapy*
D001418:Baclofen