Dienstag 19. März 2013, 15:21
8-14-2010
The Efficacy of Baclofen in Reducing Alcohol Consumption and Decreasing Alcohol Craving in Alcohol Dependent Adults Kelsey Bock
Master-Arbeit, Pacific University, Oregon, Auszug:
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Conclusion: Even with the need for more research on the topic, baclofen should be considered as another medication to try in the treatment of alcoholism. Patients with intense cravings for alcohol may have greater benefit in cessation of alcohol use as baclofen significantly and quickly decreases cravings.
Both the high safety and low side effect profile make baclofen a reasonable option to try.
Since the amount of research on the topic is minimal, clinicians need to use their judgment and may want to try baclofen only after first attempting other treatment options. The duration and dosage of baclofen is uncertain and will need to be adjusted on a patient by patient basis."