Compare Gablofen vs. Norgesic
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Works well to control muscle spasticity.
Gablofen (baclofen) is effective for long term spastic conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and others. It is administered intrathecally by a pump connecting to your spine.
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Upsides
- Gablofen (baclofen) is the agent of choice for treatment of muscle spasticity.
- Gablofen (baclofen) has fewer side effects than the oral form, since higher levels can be delivered to the spine at lower doses.
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Downsides
- Gablofen (baclofen) can cause sleepiness and drowsiness.
- Stopping Gablofen (baclofen) right away can be life-threatening, so a doctor would need to help you stop it.
- Gablofen (baclofen) has to be started in the doctor's office. You or your caregiver need to be trained on how to use the pump.
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Used for
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- Injection
- Pill
Price
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Side effects
21possible side effects
- Loss of muscle tone35%
- Drowsiness19%
- Headache11%
- Convulsion10%
- Urinary Retention8%
- Dizziness8%
- Nausea7%
- Increased muscle tone6%
- Vomiting4%
- Slowed breathing4%
- Pain4%
- Itchiness4%
- Increased salivation3%
- Swelling of limbs3%
- Back pain2%
- Constipaiton2%
- Diarrhea2%
- Weak muscles2%
- Pneumonia2%
- Urination control problems2%
- Inability to urinate2%
The Norgesic (Orphenadrine / Aspirin / Caffeine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Stopping Gablofen (baclofen) too quickly
- Driving impairment
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Age 65 or greater
- Seizures
- Higher dose
- Using other medicines that can cause seizures
- History of seizures
- Alcoholism
- Eating disorders
- Brain infections
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