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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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It seems to work for the most part when I first started taking it but I don't know if it is working anymore.
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i have cut down from 50mg a day to 40mg in only 3 days on ldn
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Ive been taking 4 pills a day for


























about3 years
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only taking when really needed
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This is a fantastic help to the severe muscle spasms I was having.
This is a fantastic help to the severe muscle spasms I was having.
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still taking
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working reduces the spasams
It helps with my muscle spasms
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ok when needed.
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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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