The most common side effect of a baclofen pump is increased weakness. Weakness may improve by reducing the dose of baclofen from the pump. Complications more specific to the pump and catheter are rare but could include:

2024年9月1日 · Intrathecal baclofen acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects. Its actions on the CNS may also cause some of the medicine's side effects. This medicine is delivered by a drug pump directly into the spinal fluid of your back.

The most common side effects of Tecfidera include flushing, redness, itching, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, flushing, and stomach problems. It is not known if Tecfidera will harm your unborn baby if pregnant or pass into your breast milk if breastfeeding.

Intrathecal Pump Side Effects and Complications. Having a pain and/or spasticity pump is generally safe. Side effects and complications are rare, but can include: Infection; Cerebrospinal fluid leak; Mechanical problems with the pump or shifting of the device after strenuous exercise that may require repositioning or replacement

2023年12月7日 · Some side effects of baclofen may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

2023年8月3日 · Side effects may include: What Is Intrathecal Baclofen? You can take baclofen as a liquid, as a pill, or get it directly into an area of your spine called the intrathecal space. This part...

An increasing oral dose easily causes side effects including sedation, dizziness, weakness, and dizziness [14, 15]. ITB administration has been introduced, therefore, to maximize Baclofen's effects and minimize its side effects.

This avoids some of oral baclofen’s potential side effects in the brain and gut, and avoids drug interactions for people with complex medication regimens to treat conditions such as seizures.

However, any time a patient has surgery or starts using a new medicine, there are some risks. The more you are aware of these risks, the sooner problems can be identified and treated. If you notice any symptoms included in the lists below, call Telehealth Nursing at 651-229-3890.

Side Effects of Baclofen Pump and Surgery Side Effects of the Intrathecal Pump The two most common side effects (complications) of having an intrathecal baclofen pump are overdose and withdrawal. Call your baclofen pump doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms. Overdose having very low muscle tone (“floppy” muscle)