Baclofen or the miracle cure?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), excessive alcohol consumption is responsible for 2.5 million deaths per year, not to ...
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Baclofen: it reduces alcohol dependence without working miracles
The Alpadir study was conducted for 7 months with 320 patients randomly divided into two groups (158 on baclofen at ...
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Baclofen would promote sleep apnea
Baclofen could cause sleep apnea severe, according to the results of a study published in the medical journal The National ...
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Brain: binge drinking affects memory
Researchers from Ireb note an increase in episodes of significant occasional alcoholism, especially among young people. These moments of intoxication ...
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Baclofen: 2 out of 3 patients moderate their alcohol consumption
Baclofen, a muscle relaxant prescribed to treat alcoholism, once again gives good results in alcohol-dependent patients. And one more study ...
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Baclofen should not be used for weight loss
The National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) has identified uses of baclofen (Liorésal 10 mg ...
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Baclofen: the number of side effects increased by 67%
In 2012, the pharmacovigilance committee identified 405 undesirable effects linked to baclofen. This increase is believed to be due to ...
Read moreBaclofen: 405 adverse effects identified in 2012
The 2012 review of baclofen experts shows an increase in the number of adverse effects. The pharmacovigilance committee recommends supervised ...
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Baclofen: the drug soon reimbursed
Baclofen, sold in France under the name Lioresal, is a muscle relaxant usually prescribed to fight against "spastic contractures of ...
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Baclofen: increased sales and side effects
© iStockphotoWhile sales of baclofen, a drug used against alcoholism, increased by 52% in 2012 compared to 2011, the Medicines ...
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Baclofen sales increased by 26% in 2012
Over four million boxes were sold last year. This progression is largely linked to the prescriptions of the drug in ...
Read moreAlcoholism: baclofen under temporary authorization
A procedure for the temporary recommendation of the use of baclofen in alcohol dependence is underway while the Ansm confirms ...
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Nalmefene authorized to reduce alcohol consumption
A new drug, Nalmefene, has just obtained its European marketing authorization. It allows you to reduce your alcohol consumption practically ...
Read moreAlcoholism: a revolution in treatment
While there has been no new drug against alcoholism since 1995, specialists are awaiting the arrival of three new treatments ...
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Baclofen: the drug temporarily authorized in France
© DRBaclofen, sold in France under the name Lioresal, is a muscle relaxant prescribed to fight against "spastic contractures of ...
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Alcoholism: deaths confirmed in baclofen tests
© FotoliaIn order to benefit from a marketing authorization (Amm) for baclofen in alcoholism treatment, two studies were launched in ...
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Baclofen passes to the glass
Afssaps is taking a first step towards the authorization of baclofen in the treatment of alcoholism. But the agency insists ...
Read moreBaclofen suppresses alcohol dependence
Miracle treatment against alcoholism for some, highlighting side effects for others, a first study proves that 60% of alcoholics are ...
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