Baclofen for spasticity

Lainie · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:47 am Post subject: Baclofen for spasticity

I just started this a couple of days ago. For those who don't know, it is a muscle relaxant prescribed for MS or people with spinal injuries. I am amazed at the benefits I am getting. I didn't realize how stiff my legs were and how much it has been contributing to my difficulty walking until I got on this relaxant. It has definitely changed my ability to get around for the better!

So, my regimen is Tysabri and Baclofen. I really love the baclofen and can't imagine doing without it now.

gwa · Family Elder Joined: Dec 02, 2005 Posts: 847

Glad it works for you. I tried it once and could barely move due to the relaxation in my muscles.

gwa

Toyoterry · Family Elder Joined: Apr 20, 2005 Posts: 107

I take 90mgs a day and still have some stiffness but it does help.
Terry

missvicki · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:33 pm Post subject:

Does it make you tired? When do you take it? Twice a day? I too have been recently prescribed this medication but I work 4 hours a day and don't want it to make me tired. Thanks!

Toyoterry · Family Elder Joined: Apr 20, 2005 Posts: 107

I've been on it for three years and it still makes me tired, just not as much as at first. Thank goodness for caffiene.
Terry

Lainie · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:39 am Post subject:

laura55 · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:18 pm Post subject:

Hiya, I started baclofen a week ago. I'm still on a really low dose so perhaps thats why I haven't seen the effects you have yet. I started on hALF a tablet 3 x a day, I've gradually gone up to 1 tablet 3 x a day. The first time I took it I pretty much fell asleep straight away at 2 in the afternoon lol Smile

hoping I get the benefits you are soon. Take care, Laura x

Andy · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject:

I have been on LDN now for almost 4 years and have just been prescribed Baclofen..........is there anybody out there taking this combination and if so when do you take them? I take the LDN at bedtime, is it OK to take them both at bedtime?
Thanks Andy Smile

wiggy · Family Elder Joined: Feb 04, 2006 Posts: 118

Andy,
I am also on this combination LDN and Baclofen - I just started baclofen and I take a dose an hour before I take my LDN and so far - 3 weeks - no problem. I am not aware of any problem taking them at the same time - good question.

Andy · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject: Baclofen.....

Hi Wiggy, I've tried twice now to take Baclofen at bedtime with my 3mg of LDN but after 1 day I have to stop as my legs refuse to take my weight without stumbling..........what to do?
Will try again sometime but I havent alot of hope....... Mad

wiggy · Family Elder Joined: Feb 04, 2006 Posts: 118

Hi Andy,
Can you try your baclofen 2 hours prior to bedtime or does it make you too tired? How much baclofen are you taking? Than take LDN right before you go to sleep? My legs are always tight in the am but they do not collaspe.

Andy · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject:

Hi Wiggy, sorry for not replying sooner but thats a good sugestion, I will try it.
Andy Smile

Cleremond2000 · Getting to Know You... Joined: Oct 24, 2008 Posts: 15

Had been on Zanaflex, but it knocked me out during the day and I couldn't work while taking it. I would take it at night, but it would make me have REALLY weird dreams and disrupt my sleep. So I asked for a different muscle relaxer to be prescribed so doc wrote the Rx for Baclofen.

I have only been taking it at night for the time being and it really helps me sleep. I haven't gotten brave enough to take it during the day yet, so I don't know how well it will help me with my leg spasticity, but I have an "at home" day on Wednesday so I might give it a go and see how it affects me during the day.