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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 effe... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
636
85%
Dystonia
31
61%
Cerebral Palsy
28
82%
Fibromyalgia
26
88%
Chronic Pain
26
77%
Overall, 84% (797 Members) find Baclofen helpful
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Baclofen Reviews

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worked butfor some reason I am not on it anymore
Working / Worked
Works well.
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drowsiness
Working / Worked
No side effects that I can tell. Is working great for me.
Working / Worked
She does not have a pump.
Working / Worked
Yes there were side effects from the Baclofen, but the benofits outway the side effects. The side efforts were sleepiness and loss of bladder control. The sleepiness can be fought with caffine (just one daily cup of coffee), and the loss of bladder control wore off.
Working / Worked
I had major spasms and this helped keep them under controll.
Working / Worked
Allergis reaction
I need this
Working / Worked
No problems.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Baclofen
    baclofen oral. it increased my spasms and it increased my pain, it decreased my vision, speech, apetite. so baclofen was not good for me. i couldnt ho... [More]
  2. Discussion: Baclofen?
    Baclofen is a muscle relaxer. Xanax is a benzodiazapine, an anti-anxiety. I would be careful taking them at the same time, cause you could really zonk... [More]
  3. Discussion: Baclofen?
    I have been taking Baclofen for about 4 years. I take 40 mg daily. When I first started taking it...I had to gradually increase up to the full dosa... [More]
  4. Discussion: Baclofen?
    xanax knocks me out immediately and then I wake with a headache...have you tried ativan instead? Same purpose, but not as heavy. [More]
  5. Discussion: 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]

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