Reversible akinetic mutism possibly induced by baclofen

Devon I. Rubin; Elson L. So

doi:10.1592/phco.19.6.468.31053

Reversible akinetic mutism possibly induced by baclofen

Devon I. Rubin, Elson L. So

Neurology

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A 76-year-old man developed akinetic mutism after 3 days of receiving low-dosage baclofen. Electroencephalography showed a diffusely slow background with intermittent generalized sharp wave discharges. The condition resolved after discontinuing baclofen. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of baclofen-induced akinetic mutism in a patient with normal renal function. The pathophysiology of this condition is unknown, but it may result from selective binding of the drug to the γ-aminobutyric acid-B receptors located in the frontal lobes or thalamic nuclei, interrupting the thalamocortical limbic pathways.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	468-470
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pharmacotherapy
Volume	19
Issue number	4 I
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1592/phco.19.6.468.31053
State	Published - Jan 1 1999

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