Psychosis Following an Increase in Intrathecal Baclofen. Issue 12 (23rd June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maneyapanda, Mithra B.; Driver, Sangeeta Patel; Ripley, David L.; Lloyd, Robert; Brkic, Nenad
• Is Part Of: PM&R. Volume 8:Issue 12(2016)
• Page Start: 1222
• Page End: 1224
• Publication Date: 2016-06-23
• Subjects: Medical rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Physical therapy -- Periodicals; Physical Therapy Modalities -- Periodicals; 615.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.06.018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1934-1482

Abstract

Abstract: Baclofen is a commonly used medication to treat spasticity in neurologic disorders. In the traumatic brain injury (TBI) population, the intrathecal administration of baclofen is often preferred over oral administration due to cognitive side effects. Here we report on a case of a psychotic episode following an increase in intrathecal baclofen in a young man with a history of a TBI. Although intrathecal baclofen is commonly used and is generally well tolerated, this case highlights an important potential effect of intrathecal baclofen that has rarely been reported in the literature. Level of Evidence: V