Showing posts with label baclofen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baclofen. Show all posts

Friday, April 3, 2015

Baclofen for alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Cochrane: This review attempted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of baclofen as a therapy for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). The evidence for recommending baclofen for AWS is insufficient. In recent years, baclofen has demonstrated potential to reduce symptoms of severe AWS in people with alcoholism. Treatment with baclofen is easy to manage, without producing any obvious side effects.