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...
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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dd | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/28/2008
Condition: Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue
Overall rating 4.3
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slcline1980 | 3-6 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
8/27/2008
Condition: Other
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My daughter has CP and has taken this medication for a little over a year and we have been very happy with the results. she takes 5mg 2x's a day and has done very well with leg cramps and it had not effected her ability to stay alert and focused.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/15/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
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I had horrible muscle cramps in my back so I started this, trying to find something to help. As each day passed, I got more tired, weak, and my stomach was upset. Then after a week, I started vomiting and back to the drawing board we went.
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jamarr_69 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/12/2008
Condition: Other
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well i take 160mg a day of baclofen 80 in the morning and 80 at night. I don't expect my legs to go dead when i take them but i will stretch my legs for like two hours and it doesnt seem to make a difference long after
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Lchivers | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/28/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
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This drug at 5mg. simply makes me nod out within 3 minutes and makes me feel hungover in the morning. This is the worst medication I have ever taken. My Doctor wants wants me to take it 3 times a day, as if! Soma and Robaxin are much better meds. I am also on Neurontin, so apparently is does not interact well.
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ConcernedInRiverside | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/24/2008
Condition: Other
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I have been taking Baclofen for nearly ten years and have recently found out that my ALT levels are high. After discussing these levels with my doctor, I was told the high level reading was from my extended usage of Baclofen and that I should get off the medication as soon as possible. Has anyone else discovered their ALT levels are high?
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/12/2008
Condition: Other
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I have a ruptured disc C4, and have just started taking Baclofen. I have been taking it for a little over a week now, it seems to help , but I noticed it doesn't seem to last very long, or wears off long before its time to take another dose. I take 20mg 3 times a day as prescribed.
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grze1954 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/12/2008
Condition: Other
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Have used for one month for MS (RR) and if I don't drink enough water during the day I am awake most of the night with spasms. Has anyone else experienced that plus it makes me very weak and blaugh. I have to work harder at physical therapy. I am supposed to take 2 per day of 10 mg each and only take 1 so I off set with Tizandine which neurologist said I could. Any siuggestions. MS and it's life style are new to me. Only diagnosed 2.5 years ago so I am trying to not let get better of me. Also take weekly shot of Avonex Read More Read Less
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poohfrogge | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/27/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
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Seems to be helping the muscle cramps. However, it is making me very ill... Will lower my dose, see if that helps.. Started on 20 mg 2x a day. Was on Soma 350mg 4x a day, did not help at all...
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bcavitt | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/10/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
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I take Baclofen 10 mg as needed for muscle spasms related to RRMS. It has worked wonders for me and have had no side effects other than occasional drowsiness.
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bbhamlin | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/27/2008
Condition: Other
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I am scared to take this medicine due to the side effects, can you please give me more info?
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carly | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/23/2008
Condition: Other
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this drug made it very very hard to drive. fell asleep at the wheel too many times. didn't ease muscles still too tight
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gina | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/20/2008
Condition: Other
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Can cause weakness in legs that lingers.
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Terry | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/12/2008
Condition: Other
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I started out with1/2 of a 10mg 3 times a day. NOTHING..then up to 10 mg 3 times a day....still NOTHING...now I am on 2 10 mg 3 times a day ahhhh RELIEF from the HORRIBLE MUSCLE SPASMS. but...but......I go to the bathroom and wake up 1 hr later...same when EVER I stop and sit!!! I LOSE AT LEAST AN HOUR OF TIME!!!! I tried slowly cutting down...but the spasms come back FULL FORCE!! OMG! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. Does ANYONE have THIS PROBLEM???
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Anonymous |
5/6/2008
Condition: Other
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I was taking the Baclofen 10 mg and also the 20mg. I nave have the Baclofen pump implanted just under my skin on my stomach. It is kind of like an insulin pump. It's programmed for each hour. I don't get any ups and downs, side affects and don't have to remember to take it. Every 3 months it is emptied and refilled in the Dr' office. Aport is just under the skin. It has to be surgically removed every 7 years.
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nana | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/24/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
Overall rating 4.0
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SISSYKAY | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/23/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasms caused by a Spinal Disease
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I have been taking Baclofen 20 mg five times daily. I have fibromyalgia, spinal cord disease, among other things. Before taking Baclofen, I could not even sleep due to severe leg cramping and pain. I no longer have the leg cramping and it has helped a great deal with the stiffness.
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melanie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/16/2008
Condition: Other
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I don't know if there's a stronger dose, but 10mg is NOT working for me. I have fibromyalgia and disc disease. Is there a higher dose, and is there another med that works. baclofen does not for me.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/13/2008
Condition: Other
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I am 24 and have ALS. I've been taking baclofen for almost 2 years now. It helps me move and walk smoother and reduce muscle cramps. It does not make me tired. I am very happy with this drug.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/30/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I am taking this med. to try and relieve migraine pain. It works about half the time. No side effects have been noted.
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