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(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) | 498 |
85% |
| Cerebral Palsy | 25 |
84% |
| Dystonia | 15 |
67% |
| Chronic Pain | 14 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 14 |
79% |
Overall, 85% (602
Members)
find Baclofen helpful
Baclofen Reviews
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MUSCLES SPASMS CANT TELL THATS ITS DONE ANYTHING I TAKE A LOW DOSE 3X;S A DAY
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helpful. 10-20 mg/day
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helping me empty my bladder
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works
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Sometimes I feel like it's working, other times, not so much.
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just got the pump on 11/1o still not sure yet
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YES IT SEEMS TO WORK FOR ME
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Given to help me sleep at night. Well have taken these for a couple of days now and I can say last night was one of the first nights I do believe I slept right through. Cant remember the last time that happened.
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helps but have had to increase dosage recently
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helps very little
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currently taking 20mg 3xday
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Worked until dosage was too much and it didn't work anymore. No side effects.
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1 to 3 - 10 mg up to 8 tablets a day
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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]
