Medications And Drugs For Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Medicine for CP is meant to help patients control pain and reduce complications associated with the disorder. As with other forms of treatment, the type of medicine your child needs will depend on the severity of CP and the complications involved. The most common types of medication for CP include:

Muscle Relaxants: Muscle relaxants such as Valium and Baclofen promote muscle relaxation by reducing spasms and stiff muscles. Most muscles relaxants are given orally unless special surgery is needed to continuous administration.

Seizure Medication: Seizures are a common problem for many people who have CP. Anti-convulsant medication such as Trileptal and Lamictal helps control seizures.
Anticholinergic Medication: For people who suffer from dystonic CP, antocholinergic medication, such as Robinal, may be prescribed. These types of medications help those who drool often and have uncontrollable body movements.


It’s important to note that many doctors feel that giving muscle relaxant medication to growing children is harmful, specifically because the side effects may be more detrimental than the spasms and muscle stiffness. Some doctors, however, feel that the benefits that muscle relaxants give to children with CP outweigh the side effects. Your physician will be able to provide information to you and your child’s needs.