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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) | 842 |
85% |
| Dystonia | 64 |
63% |
| Cerebral Palsy | 41 |
78% |
| Chronic Pain | 42 |
86% |
| Fibromyalgia | 43 |
91% |
Overall, 84% (1106
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Baclofen Reviews
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not sure if its helping but I still get side effects headache fatigue
Working / Worked
I take about three a day 10mg each. I would do more but I'm kind of afraid to. Would this make my legs weaker???
Working / Worked
He complained that the baclofen actually made his spasms worse so he weened himself off it.
Working / Worked
I have no idea if this is helping. This is really for patients that have MS
Working / Worked
I have no idea why they have me on this but will be seeing if I can get weened off. This drug is damaging to your kidneys and is mainly used for MS patients with spastisity issues. In which I do not have. We think UW started these for muscle spasms.
Working / Worked
Works well!
Working / Worked
Muscle elaxent. Helps..
Working / Worked
It works. Eventually the dizziness stops.
Working / Worked
So far helpful in controlling leg spasms.
Working / Worked
yes, however spasms have recently worsened and had to add a muscle relaxer.
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Baclofen as a support
Hello Ninza, You have taken an important first step by admitting to yourself that you have a problem with alcohol and reaching out here for help. I... [More] -
Baclofen Pump
I'm scheduled for June 11th for the baclofen pump. They said it takes awhile to get approval from insurance as it's an expensive procedure. [More] -
Baclofen Pump
Hi, I am sorry you have so much pain. I know a woman with ms who has had a baclofen pump for years. I think it works well for her. Best of luck... [More] -
Baclofen Pump
I should have said are you using a Baclofen Pump for Dystonia? As I know not many have both MS and Dystonia, thank goodness. [More] -
Baclofen Pump
Hi. I am new to the group. I just found out I have CP. I always knew I had something wrong with me but never knew what until 1 years ago at age 48. I... [More]
