Background to Baclofen Use in AWS. Baclofen is a specific agonist for the GABA-B receptor. This receptor provides a negative feedback loop for the GABA-ergic system thereby downregulating GABA-A activity and mimicking some of the effects of alcohol induced action on the GABA-A receptor [for more in depth discussion of the baclofen mechanism see ()].
Baclofen. Picture of Baclofen. Baclofen. [CAS Number ] Baclofen is a synthetic-butanoic derivative and GABA agonist. Sold under
Mechanism Of Action Of Baclofen Baclofen is a GABA agonist Activation of GABA receptors may lead to decrease excitation
Most studies have shown that it has something to do with the way in which baclofen interacts with the GABA receptors in the brain. Baclofen interacts with GABA-
Most studies have shown that it has something to do with the way in which baclofen interacts with the GABA receptors in the brain. Baclofen interacts with GABA-
Actually baclofen works different from GABA, GABA is just chemically related to baclofen. GABA is antagonist to the receptor that baclofen would bind to, I think. I hope I summarized that correctly I am not a pharmacist I just know Baclofen and GABA have different mechanism. I take GABA w/o increased ataxia/dizziness.
Background to Baclofen Use in AWS. Baclofen is a specific agonist for the GABA-B receptor. This receptor provides a negative feedback loop for the GABA-ergic system thereby downregulating GABA-A activity and mimicking some of the effects of alcohol induced action on the GABA-A receptor [for more in depth discussion of the baclofen mechanism see ()].
Mechanism Of Action Of Baclofen Baclofen is a GABA agonist Activation of GABA receptors may lead to decrease excitation
Baclofen is a GABA Cyclobenzaprine, The risk or severity of CNS baclofen in the management of spasticity: A rationale for intrathecal baclofen.
As for everyone else ... life keeps adding on the 'happy' {sarcasm}.
My neurologist decided to prescribe a more powerful tool to manage the pain in my feet. So, he gave me a foot cream. What wasn't obvious was the non-prescribed 'side effects' of the foot cream which included ... (sigh) ...
Well, as my feet have been hurting like sons-a-bitches, I was slathering that cream on three and four times a day. It had minimal positive effect which was leagues ahead of the pain I was going through. Besides, it was foot cream. What was the worse that could happen?
Baclofen (2%) ~ [Lightheadedness or fainting, trouble seeing, severe tiredness, weakness],
Cyclobenzaprine (2%) ~ [Anxiety, restlessness, seeing or hearing things that are not there, severe drowsiness, fainting, or confusion],
Diclofenac (3%) ~ [Sudden or severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, or walking],
Gabapentin (6%) ~ [Behavior problems, aggression, restlessness, trouble concentrating, moodiness (especially in children), problems with coordination, shakiness, unsteadiness, unusual moods, or behaviors, thoughts of hurting yourself, feeling depressed, dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, tiredness],
Lidocaine (2%) ~ [which, somewhat stunningly, isn't trying to fuck with my head]
So I've been staggering around in a semi-lucid state for the past several days, unable to figure out why I couldn't do much, if any, writing. It took me complaining to my wife to provide some clarity.
I repeat - it is freaking foot cream!
I've stopped with the foot-crack and am back to dealing with the pain. Hopefully I'll be back to writing soon too.
James aka FinalStand