Abstract:A 43-year-old man developed rhabdomyolysis and severe neurological symptoms including coma and toxic encephalopathy secondary to self-induced intoxication following baclofen overdose.The man, with chronic ethyl-addiction, was treated with baclofen for a week. He was admitted for coma (Glasgow coma score: 6) after both major alcoholisation and baclofen [Lioresal] ingestion 1000mg (2 boxes, each containing 50 tablets of 10mg). He was found 36 hours after assumed poisoning time.The man was promptly intubated, se… Show more
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