Torticollis
...Stretching exercises and neck braces may help with muscle spasms. Medications used to treat this condition include an anticholinergic drug called baclofen. Injection of botulinum toxin can temporarily relieve the torticollis, but repeat injections every 3 months are usually need. Surgery is rarely...
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
...riluzole. Riluzole may prolong life, but does not reverse or stop the disease from getting worse. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. Baclofen or diazepam may be used to control spasticity that interferes with activities of daily living. Trihexyphenidyl or amitriptyline may be prescribed...
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Cerebral palsy
...may include: Anticonvulsants to prevent or reduce the frequency of seizures Botulinum toxin to help with spasticity and drooling Muscle relaxants (baclofen) to reduce tremors and spasticity Surgery may be needed in some cases to: Control gastroesophageal reflux Cut certain nerves from the spinal cord...
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Hiccups
...HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT CAROTID MASSAGE AT HOME! If hiccups continue, medications such as phenothiazine (especially chlorpromazine), baclofen, or anticonvulsants may help. Tube insertion (nasogastric intubation) may also provide relief. Very rarely, medical methods fail to treat persistent...
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Multiple sclerosis
...may be used to decrease the severity of attacks. Medications to control symptoms may include: Medicines to reduce muscle spasms such as Lioresal (Baclofen), tizanidine (Zanaflex), or a benzodiazepine Cholinergic medications to reduce urinary problems Antidepressants for mood or behavior symptoms...
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See also: Alcohol Withdrawal, Cerebral Spasticity, Cervical Dystonia, Chronic Spasticity, Dystonia, Hiccups, Huntington's Disease, Migraine Prevention, Muscle Spasm, Muscle Twitching, Neuralgia, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Trigeminal Neuralgia

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