Baclofen and Encephalitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Encephalitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Baclofen (baclofen), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Amlodipine, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Encephalitis when taking Baclofen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 106,082 people who have side effects when taking Baclofen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Baclofen?

Baclofen has active ingredients of baclofen. It is often used in muscle spasms. eHealthMe is studying from 108,664 Baclofen users. Check the latest studies of Baclofen.

What is Encephalitis?

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is found to be associated with 655 drugs and 848 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Encephalitis.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

106,082 people reported to have side effects when taking Baclofen.
Among them, 74 people (0.07%) have Encephalitis.

Among these 74 people:

How long have people been on Baclofen when they have Encephalitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Encephalitis when taking Baclofen? *

female: 77.03 %
male: 22.97 %

What is the age of people who have Encephalitis when taking Baclofen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Baclofen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Encephalitis? *

Fever: 18 people, 24.32%
Loss Of Consciousness: 18 people, 24.32%
Urinary Tract Infection: 15 people, 20.27%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 12 people, 16.22%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 12 people, 16.22%
Confusional State: 10 people, 13.51%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 10 people, 13.51%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 9 people, 12.16%
Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 9 people, 12.16%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 9 people, 12.16%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 8 people, 10.81%
Paresis (a condition of muscular weakness): 6 people, 8.11%
Fungal Abscess Central Nervous System (collection of pus in brain by result of fungal infection): 4 people, 5.41%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 5.41%
Pain: 4 people, 5.41%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 4 people, 5.41%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 3 people, 4.05%
Peripheral Swelling: 3 people, 4.05%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 3 people, 4.05%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 3 people, 4.05%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on baclofen (the active ingredients of Baclofen) and Baclofen (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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