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Baclofen pseudopsychosis: case report.

C W Roy, I R Wakefield

    Paraplegia
    |October 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Sudden baclofen withdrawal can cause hallucinations. This case report details persistent, long-term hallucinations during baclofen treatment that improved with dosage reduction, challenging previous assumptions about baclofen toxicity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pharmacology
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Baclofen, a muscle relaxant, is known to cause hallucinations upon sudden withdrawal.
    • Previous literature has not documented persistent hallucinations during long-term baclofen therapy responsive to dosage adjustments.

    Observation:

    • A case is presented of a patient experiencing chronic hallucinations.
    • These symptoms were initially misdiagnosed as a psychotic illness.

    Findings:

    • The patient's hallucinations persisted for several years while on baclofen treatment.
    • A reduction in baclofen dosage led to the resolution of the chronic hallucinations.
    • This suggests baclofen toxicity can manifest as persistent hallucinations.

    Implications:

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    • This case expands the understanding of baclofen's potential side effects beyond acute withdrawal.
    • It highlights the importance of considering medication toxicity in chronic, unexplained psychiatric symptoms.
    • Further research into long-term baclofen toxicity and management is warranted.