Yes I take oral baclofen and one thing I have noticed is that if you take it on a regular basis you don\'t get the hicups...lol It does help with spasm\'s alot

I started taking Baclofen about a week ago at bedtime. I was having a lot of pain in my hips, thighs, etc. thru the night and just couldn\'t sleep. I\'d wake up so stiff and could walk upright for a good 20 minutes. My PT suggested it might help and so I called my neuroligist and she prescribed it. WOW! It really helps.

I have been on oral baclofen for 2 years now, I\'m having to take 4 tablets a day. When I first started taking it, it really helped the spasticity, in the last year they have increased my dosage from 2 to 4 per day and I am still having severe spasticity. My Rehabilitation specialist has me scheduled for a trial test for Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy on the 12th of Dec. I\'ll let you know how it goes and what the outcome will be after the test. Has anyone else had this test?

I take Baclofen two three timesa day. Before it was three 3 times a day.Since i started taking 2 three times a day it seems to help but when I get around to many people my spasms starts up again. I just don't know what to do except pray.

i'm taking oral baclofen 10 mg 2x day for muscle rigidity in calf, neck, and back, plus an extra 10 mg if rigidity or spasms act up in between regular doses. for me, it is a "life saver"! hadn't noticed anything about hicups, but that's a fun fact, cw! hehe.

I've been using Baclofin for my MS spasms for about 12 years or so. I started with one and am now taking 9 a day. It helps tremendously for me. I also take Zanaflex at night to help with the really big cramps I get when I'm sleeping. The combination has really helped. I don't think I could move without the Baclofin. Well, unless they found something that worked as well or better. But for now, I'm sticking to the Baclofin.

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Anyone tell me the difference between Baclofen and Zanaflex?
I take Zanaflex 4mg up to 3 times a day.

I don't use Baclofen, but I find that Klonopin helps with my mild leg stiffness for now.

It helped me sleep when my spacticity seemed it was raging one night. I prefer to take magnesium. It is natural and most adults are deficient in it. Since doctors are not trained in functional medicine, you won't find many willing to suggest taking 600 or 1200 mg of magensium each day. There's no $$$ in it - pharmas don't sponsor things having to do with wellness and vitamins and natural supplements.

My experience was waking up with baggy eyes and a groggy feeling after I had taken the baclofen at bedtime. I much prefer my magnesium. Doctors are quick to prescribe... except the really concerned ones, or the ones trained in healing the person and not prescribing for the symptom. There's an old song that mentions curing the symptom but not the disease, comes to mind here.

I have taken oral baclofen since March 2009 and have had no problems with side affects, it has helped me with my spams because I take it every night at bedtime. I love it!

I have taken baclofen since I was dx with MS. It really helps the spasticity. It is definitely the "go to" drug for spasticity.

To answer RelyOnHim's question, the difference for me is Zantaflex really makes me sleepy so I take it at night. It is a powerful sleeping pill and muscle relaxant. Baclofen does not make me sleepy. I take that in the morning and afternoon, usually only around 10 mg at a time.

I have severe spasticity. Tizanadine and Baclofen 10 mg, was not working. So, the dr checked my magnesium and is was normal, so he then took me off Tizanadine and upped y Baclofen to 20 mg 3x a day and added Valium 5 mg 3x a day. It is really working.

I find with Baclofen that it works but you need to find the right dosage and at times maybe add a 2nd medication.

I prefer it over tizanadine as tizanadine knocks me out and makes me pretty useless.

I have been taking baclofen since dx oct 2005 & it has been a savving one for me as spasticity & esp legs were so bad.
My dose has gradually increased. noticed a lot of posters said they take it but not the dosage. I started using 10mg tablets. I am now on 25mg tablets 1 x 4 times a day. If I dont take it I soon bow about it with more spasticity totally uncontrolled.

Dr talked about infusion pump but not real keen on another surgery or implant as have had trouble with both for other things like surgeries etc.

I am currently on 10 mg of Baclofen 3x day for leg spastiscity. I could not put my foot down flat when I stood (would raise on ball of foot like a ballet dancer's). Taken 1-2 months but working now for this Also experiencing new sympton - bad leg spasms 2x day am and pm. Possibly tonic leg spasms. Doesn't help this at all. My neurologist kept wanting me to try baclofen pump. I said no, spascity specallist said not needed.

I agree with prevous feedback that baclofen is good drug but it takes time to figure out right dose and that may even change. Zanaflex is a stronger spascity drug - knocks me out and can affect your liver.

I am all for natural medicine but when it comes to spasticity and MS magnesium is not even on the same page. You are dealing with spinal cord lesions not a blood level. MY PCP suggested magnesium years ago before I had MS - for what I can't remember. Please remember MS is a serious disease of the CNS, brain and spinal cord. If you are recommending a supplement like magnesium then with all due respect you most likely have never experienced spasticity or you would understand what I am talking about. It IS recommended for people who suffer from fibromyalgia as a helpful supplement for muscle spasms.