Baclofen Withdrawal-Induced Psychosis in the Setting of Renal Insufficiency

• Main Authors: Guilmette Amanda (Author), Palushi Ambra (Author), Shamsan Hundaol MD (Author), Bhattacharyya Aniruddha MD (Author), Michael Miriam MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasticity, acting at GABA B receptors in the central nervous system. The abrupt cessation of baclofen causes baclofen withdrawal-induced psychosis. The risk is exacerbated if the patient has renal insufficiency or if the drug has been taken for a long time at high d...