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I was prescribed this drug by a Brain & Spine specialists, following an auto accident which further aggravated my spine & neck plus created additional, new damage including ligament damage, herniated discs, and pinched cervical & spinal nerves. The overall body pain (joint, nerve, muscular) was so strong & constant for 4 months I could not sleep. The Spine guy prescribed this as a muscle relaxer...

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13 People found this comment helpful

When I read the side affects, I was like, why would anybody take a drug that has these side affects? Massage, exersize and a chiropractor helped me. Still working on feet. Alternative medication for me!

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NanaG | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/13/2024
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
Overall rating 1.0
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My Doctor put me on Baclofen following surgery on my neck due to multiple ruptured discs. I had problems breathing, increased muscle spasms over my body, my throat was so dry I would start choking, trips to the bathroom tripled, I got severe diarrhea that lasted for days, constantly sick toy stomach, I couldn't sleep, my legs would be so jumpy I had to walk the floor for hours even while I was sick, I got terrible confused, it just goes on. I have been off it four days now and am still battling these problems. This is a terrible medicine and anyone trying it ne very careful and go slow. It took almost two weeks before it started bothering me and I was real sorry I ever put it in my mouth. It didn't help much anyway. Read More Read Less

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Dorothy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/28/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I broke both ankles January 2024, in a freak fall on gravel, which required extensive surgery to both ankles. Narcotic pain relief was not effective for me, and per my request, we tried the combination of Ibuprofen 400 mg and Baclofen 10 mg. This combination worked for me, and I have remained pain free, as I continue to heal at my 6 week post-op day.

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Stu | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I was prescribed this drug for severe neck pain. Scared of the side effects, I started out by trying 10mg at bedtime. Two weeks later, I'm still taking I0 mg at bedtime. It is doing everything it needs to do and my pain is gone. I takes an hour to take effect. After that, I need only lay down to fall deeply asleep. It hasn't made me groggy in the morning.

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Thibault | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/12/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Prescribed a daily 20mg tablet to treat my Fibromyalgia. It works very well for me. On the few occasions I’ve missed a dose it becomes very apparent within hours. My muscles will start to spasm and become very tender.

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Zoe | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/2/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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It makes me feel sick, no energy. I feel totally terrible . It doesn't help with my muscle twitching/cramps either.

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Linda Flier | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/3/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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it help right away, also it gives me energy and work better than my depression pills and I take 3 different ones.

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Susan C. | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/21/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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My doctor prescribed me Baclofen and after 2 weeks my head was pounding, lots of pressure in my ears and some loss of hearing and extreme headaches. After this was happening, I told my doctor about it and he told me to stop it. After I stopped it, it took 1 week for all of the symptoms to disappear. Now, no more side effects. This drug is terrible and if anyone else has any of these symptoms, you better call your doctor. If I continued to take this, I could have died. Please be careful when taking this drug. Maybe for some its good, but not for me.Read More Read Less

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DB Cooper | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Hiccups for 6 straight days stopped thanks to Baclofen. Nothing else helped.

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mark | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/6/2023
Condition: muscle spasms due to multiple sclerosis
Overall rating 4.3
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only take at night to help sleep.

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PainToPerfect | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/24/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I suffered an injury when I was a child which doctors then proceeded to throw every painkiller at. The injury caused intense and severe lower back spasms to the point I was incapacitated for the majority of the day. A new doctor prescribed be Baclofen and changed my life. It began working by the end of the week after taking one in the morning and one at night. I had no back pain at all, no exceptions and no side effects. Recently I’ve injured my left knee so the muscle in my back is flaring up, however increasing my dose has helped me stay on top of the pain. Highly recommend as an option for those who’ve tried everything else.Read More Read Less

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Bdrop | 25-34 | Female | Patient
3/2/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I have a herniated disc in my back and was prescribed baclofen. I’ve been taking roughly 30 mg/ day (10 mg every six hours) for about a week. This medication helped so much as far as pain goes, however, today, roughly 5 hours after taking it, I started to feel an allergic reaction coming on. After about an hour, it didn’t go away, and actually got worse to the point where it was hard to breathe, I got really dizzy, felt like pins and needles over my entire body, and got hives. I was told to take two Benadryl and wait two hours to see if I feel better. If I don’t feel better, they said to go to urgent care… If you have a history with reacting negatively to medication, I would not advise taking this. However, if you don’t, take it your own risk.Read More Read Less

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Ding | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/24/2023
Condition: muscle spasms due to multiple sclerosis
Overall rating 5.0
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First day of taking this and have never felt so good in so many years. I hope it doesn't lose its affect. So relieved to have found something to help with pain , extremely tight muscles, stiffness. I feel like I can move again. Crazy!

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billyblackstar | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/26/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Prescribed this for painful and intense, often debilitating chronic neck and back of the head into shoulder muscle cramp, ache and spasticity also flaring up in my hands and feet due to Chiari malformation type I. Surprisingly effective considering Diazepam made no difference - also whenever I take it as an acute pain relief I notice just how tense I was as I am almost suddenly able to move and relax without any pain or discomfort or resistance. Agreeing with others though how the half life is pretty short and if there was a slow release version it would be better but any time I have an attack I take one 10mg sometimes just half to get through the day along with a Domperidone tablet for vertigo and the two work okay together.Read More Read Less

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Slinkyminx | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/4/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I have night muscle spasms that wake me multiple times during sleep. Taking baclofen before bed has helped me sleep longer - not all the way through yet but much better amounts of good sleep

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Joe | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/5/2022
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
Overall rating 4.3
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I am an incomplete quadriplegic, that means damage from neck down but am able to walk. It also means chronic nerve pain from my mid-back deown through my left leg along with painful muscle spasm during the night. One or two 10mg pills in the evening seems to help with both the pain and the spasms. Neither goes away completely but it is better than not taking it.

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BennyBenzo34 | 25-34 | Male | Patient
11/1/2022
Condition: muscle spasms due to multiple sclerosis
Overall rating 4.3
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After my insurance refused to pay for soma (which has been the most effective for my condition) my physician gave me baclofen 20mg 3 times daily. I suffer from painful spasms due to MS. The baclofen deff takes the edge off the pain from the spasms, mainly in my legs and back. I only take as needed. I'm also on methadone and diazepam (valium) for my chronic pain. The combination of the meds mentioned have made my pain tolerable on most days. I'm a 34 yr old male and expect my pain to only worsen. Read More Read Less

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Rose | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I had pain in my back behind the shoulder blade or more like a discomfort , and some nerve pain going close to my neck , took it the first day and next day felt like the room was spending a little , took it one more time before bed time and around 5 in the morning got vertigo , I really think this med activated the vertigo and my head felt sore , just horrible .

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Shannon | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/6/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I had a stroke which I lost use of my left side with extreme muscle spasms and it was prescribed and was 10mg 2x daily. The problem is that it’s half-life is 2 1/2 hours so it doesn’t really work especially if you have a chronic issue like I do. Was also put on Tizanidine to try and it was just about as ineffective but lasted a lil longer. My neurologist put me on Xanax for my muscle spasms 1mg twice daily and it works great. Once you get adjusted to it, at least in my case, the drowsiness went away and I got relief from the spasms. 20yrs out from my stroke and been taking Xanax for 15 of it and that’s what works for me. Plus interactions with other meds was a big issue to. I’d recommend going a different route. But wish you all the best. Read More Read Less

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Roachie | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/25/2022
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been on baclofen for several years. I have scoliosis which causes severe muscle/bone pain and muscle spasms in my back and neck. The neck muscle spasms also cause frequent migraines as well. The chronic pain has caused me to be suicidal and depressed. Baclofen has helped. I’m prescribed 10mg 2 times a day along with methadone, naproxen, clonidine, trazodone, and mitrazipine. My pain level is more manageable but still quite severe most of the time. I still cannot work or properly take care of all my responsibilities but the edge is taken off when I take baclofen. I have not had any noticeable side effects. My partner has taken it as well with very good results. Personally I would recommend baclofen just be aware that it’s not a magic pill and it won’t take all your discomfort away for everyone, especially if your condition is severe but if you have exhausted other options such as massage, chiropractic work, or exercise try it out. It may really help. Read More Read Less

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Marie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/22/2022
Condition: muscle spasms due to multiple sclerosis
Overall rating 5.0
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I have MultipleSclerosis, The doctor has prescribed me three times a day for pain or as needed. I don’t need it very often so I try not to take it anymore than necessary. But when I do, I take one tablet at night before going to bed. But that is mostly my personal preference, this is due to the fact that I don’t like taking medicine. I only take medication if absolutely necessary. But it does help me.

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