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“RESULTS Subjects receiving ba lofen (n =10) demonstrated a significant elevation of cap saicin co ugh threshold compared with placebo subjects (n=10).”
“Six of 10 subjects receiving baclofen , but none of the 10 subjects receiving placebo, demonstrated a fourfold or greater increase in capsaicin cough threshold (p=0.0054).”
“ baclofen suppressed, in a phaclofen-sensitive manner, the reflex bladder contraction evoked by chemical stimulation (topical capsaicin ) of capsaicin-sensitive bladder afferents.”
“Results:The intensity of heartburn symptom subsequent to capsaicin infusion was significantly greater after pre-treatment of baclofen as compared with the placebo (P=0.03).”
“The frequency of secondary peristalsis subsequent to capsaicin infusion was significantly decreased with baclofen as compared with the placebo (P<0.002).”