Baclofen: should it or not be prescribed to alcoholics?
The debate around the prescription of Baclofen in high doses for people suffering from alcoholism is intensifying with the referral ...
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Alcohol dependence: studies on unreliable molecules
Researchers have studied data on five molecules used in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The results are inconclusive.Drug treatment for ...
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Baclofen: no proof of its effectiveness
The level of evidence of studies concluding on the efficacy and safety of baclofen is insufficient, according to the Cochrane ...
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Baclofen: doctors regret the lack of consultation
As of July 24, doctors are no longer allowed to prescribe high-dose baclofen. A loss of opportunity for some patients.Baclofen ...
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Baclofen: the new dosage at the heart of a controversy
The maximum dosage of Baclofen has been revised downwards after the publication of a worrying study. Addictologists are critical of ...
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Alcoholism: high-dose baclofen associated with excess mortality
The higher the dose of baclofen, the greater the risk of hospitalization and death. The RTU should be revised. 4 ...
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Baclofen: a high risk of severe poisoning
In a study conducted in the west of France, researchers highlight a significant risk of serious intoxication and alert prescribers.Gradually, ...
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Alcohol dependence: the effectiveness of Baclofen confirmed
The Bacloville study showed satisfactory results in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The RTU is renewed for one year.Baclofen "is ...
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Baclofen: RTU extended for one year
Pending the results of a study, the ANSM is renewing for one year the device for prescribing baclofen in the ...
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Baclofen: marketing authorization in sight
Finally, two French studies have confirmed the usefulness of Baclofen in the treatment of alcohol addiction.The wave of hope that ...
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Baclofen: a long road to recognition
Baclofen is effective in alcohol withdrawal. Two French trials have yielded encouraging results. The drug could be authorized definitively.The figures ...
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Addiction: an enzyme blamed for alcohol
Swedish researchers have found that alcohol addiction is associated with a deficiency of an enzyme produced in the brain. The ...
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Euro 2016: consultations for drunkenness increased by 20% in emergencies
The number of emergency visits for alcohol consumption has increased by 20%, according to an epidemiological point on Euro 2016.They ...
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Alcoholism: baclofen suspected in sleep apnea
Baclofen is responsible for the occurrence of severe sleep apnea, according to French researchers.An adverse effect of Baclofen has just ...
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Baclofen: launch of the 1st participatory pharmacoviligance study
A participatory study has just started to assess the adverse events linked to baclofen. It is based on a telephone ...
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Combining binge drinking and alcohol on a daily basis is devastating for the liver
Adding chronic alcohol consumption to the weekend express bitures is a bad idea. The effects of alcohol on the liver ...
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Baclofen: the drug agency makes its mea culpa on the RTU
Only 6% of alcohol dependent patients are included in the RTU Baclofen protocol. The prescription criteria for this treatment will ...
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Alcoholism: the criteria for prescribing Baclofen will change
Temporary recommendations for the use of Baclofen, a treatment for alcohol dependence, will change. Today, 10% of affected patients can ...
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Eye color may indicate vulnerability to alcohol
What if alcoholism could be detected by eye color? The debate is on, with scientists having discovered a link between ...
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Alcohol: baclofen frees you from addiction
Baclofen helps achieve abstinence in alcohol dependent patients. But this treatment also helps to regain responsible consumption.Prescribed to treat certain ...
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New appetite suppressant: the ANSM remains on its guard
Between the authorization of a new drug, Mysimba, and the diversion of baclofen, the Drug Safety Agency (ANSM) warns about ...
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Baclofen quenches thirst, not hunger
Baclofen, recently administered to treat alcohol addiction, should not be used for eating disorders or slimming diets, warns the Agency ...
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Baclofen, recently administered to treat alcohol addiction, should not be used for eating disorders or slimming diets, warns the Agency ...
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Imminent reimbursement confirmed for baclofen
The Minister of Health will allow, by a decree to appear in the coming days, the reimbursement of baclofen in ...
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Alcohol dependence: improving the early detection of pregnant women
8,000 children are born each year with fetal alcohol syndrome. The mother's dependence on alcohol greatly increases the risk to ...
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Alcohol addiction: nalmefene will be covered
Nalmefene, a new treatment for alcohol dependence, will be reimbursed whether prescribed by specialists or general practitioners. Nalmefene (Selincro) from ...
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