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Baclofen

(also known as Lioresal)

Baclofen (brand names Kemstro® and Lioresal®) is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid, and is an agonist specific to mammalian but not fruit fly (Drosophila) GABAB receptors. It is used for the treatment of spastic movement, especially in instances of spinal cord injury and in multiple sclerosis. Its beneficial ef... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition	Members	Success
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)	500	85%
Cerebral Palsy	25	84%
Dystonia	16	63%
Chronic Pain	14	100%
Fibromyalgia	14	79%

Overall, 85% (606 Members) find Baclofen helpful

Baclofen Reviews

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1gr8lady (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

have Baclophen pump in

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Annie5710 (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

helps with spaticity.

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kbolotin (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

It works, but its nothing to rave about

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hsc (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

Baclofen pump and it works.

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NeverGiveIn22 (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS))

Legs dont seem as stiff

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EvilTracy (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

Numbness in feetleg starting to drag right hand starting to curlvision in right eye getting weekfelling a constant pulse going thru my muscles

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sunflower63 (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

Helps with muscle spasms

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sdjeiven (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS))

Have had a pump for 4 years.

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JudeWA (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

Helps a lot with spasms!

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beamoore (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

Worked for awhile

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taznight7672 (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

works great

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MichelleQ (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

so far so good, it does help a little but i still have quite a few spasms although not as many but the med does make me really groggy

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pamela07 (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

did not work

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msprincess (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

helps more at night with the spasm

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SuzanneCol (Multiple Sclerosis (MS))

Baclofen helps. Doctor discontinued for 5 months & finally gave back.

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Discussions

Baclofen
Wow!!! Pitterpat, Thank you for your feedback on Baclofen. It was very educational. Once again thanks for sharing your story. Hope all is well with yo... [More]
Baclofen
Have any of you ever tried the baclofen oral medication or the baclofen pump? If so, how was your outcome and experience with it. Did it work or help ... [More]
Baclofen
Just added Baclofen and Vistaril to the list of meds. After taking it my body felt very heavy. Could hardly move arms, legs and head. Is this normal w... [More]
Baclofen pump
Sorry for the confusion on my initial post. Pump #1 implanted in 11/98. Dying battery 4/02 Pump #2 Removed due to staph infection acquired after... [More]
Baclofen for Dystonia
Tell us about your personal experience with Baclofen as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]