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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% (798
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Baclofen Reviews
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helps with the muscle spasms
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Seems to be working
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Makes me very tired so I just take it at night. It reduces spasticity enough so I can sleep 3 hours or so in a row.
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It helps...no side effects.
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This works really well for spasticity. I take it before bed sometimes, mostly for my left leg which seizes up occasionally.
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For muscle cramping and spasms somewhat helpful.
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works great in combination with the pain meds.
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20 mg pill 3x/day. I HAVE to have it or I stiffen up or have severe muscle spasms.
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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] -
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] -
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] -
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] -
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]
