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Baclofen
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Baclofen is an FDA approved muscle relaxant sometimes used “off label” to reduce alcohol craving; it is very commonly used in France and Australia.  Studies suggest that baclofen is helpful in alcoholic patients who have extreme anxiety.  Importantly, baclofen can be given safely to patients with evidence of liver damage, so it may be especially helpful for very heavy drinkers.  Some patients report having nausea, vertigo, transient sleepiness, and abdominal pain on baclofen.