Cindi's Baclofen Progress

[Cinders]

6/2/2009 5 mg 8:00 a.m.
5 mg 13:00 Not feeling any serious side effects yet. Not really tired at all. Grateful to be doing this, though.
5 mg 17:00 No serious side effects all day. Feeling good so far. :-)

[Evie.Lou]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Yeah CINDERS .......!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good LUCK !!!!!!!!!!!

[paula]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Good luck Cindi.

[Cinders]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Aaah. Thank you all. It is so nice to have friends who care and understand.

:l:l
Cindi

[bloggy]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Cindi!!! I am thrilled!

I was a bit worried about one thing, as I was when I started the Sinclair method- meds seem to affect me more than most- (this can have lots of disadvantages, I often get sick after taking even OTC meds for mild complaints such as a headache) however in the case of the Sinclair Method it was very helpful as the drink just wasn't the same for me, and it made it difficult for me to drink, although others reported no such benefits) I guess using Baclofen will be somewhat similar as already at 20mg my cravings are low- NOT non-existent, but low.

I think I am an exception rather than the norm- so I hope other people don't get despondent when they don't feel anything at the dose I am taking- and think it isn't working for them...Don't give up- Just keep steadily titrating!!

I am not referring particularly to Cindi, but it has been worrying me that comparing might not be helpful for those just starting out on the treatment as we will all lose our cravings at different doses- the important thing is that WE WILL LOSE THEM!!!!

I look forward to hearing your progress Cinders- everything is crossed!!

[beatle]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

I'm so happy for you Cindi, beyond belief!

And, as I said in another post, I also appreciate marbella's input on this subject immensely.

[Beaches]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Good luck Cindi!!!

[chrysa]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Marbella,
The Sinclair Method?..are you taking naltrexone or baclofen?

[Bill.P.]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

YAY! Congrats Cindi!
I am so happy you have a wonderful psychiatrist it seems willing to work with you on this and prescribe this wonderful treatment for you.
I am starting to forget what cravings felt like. This is going to work out so great for you and look forward to watching succeed and read it here!

[chrysa]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Hey Cin! We really are on the same day together. So far, I'm good too.

By far the biggest thing in my mind is "can I tolerate the side effects" since topa was an absolute hell for me"

See you tomorrow:h:l

[Prest4time]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

What are the typical side effects? You said so far no "serious" side effects, but apparently some? I too am like Marbella.... simple medications that others take with ease and no side effects can have a big effect on me. Amazing that I ever could tolerate alcohol. I could not handle Topa. I can handle headache meds as long as I have food in my stomach, but anti-depressants and anything much stronger will make me nauseous and unable to function.

I know there are threads about this... I should go read them, but I was just curious as to a quick answer without hours of reading.

Cindi... I am interested to see how you do and sounds like this is good so far!

[Cinders]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Prest,

My only "side effect" has been a "mellowness" that Marby talks about.

Otherwise, nothing.

Not too sleepy to work or think.

No nausea, no confusion (topa dopa here, yikes!!) no ill effects at all. Just the mellow feeling.

My doctor wants me to titrate up very slowly. She says the dosages we are discussing are pretty hefty and if that is what it takes, that is what it takes, but to use caution in going there. She is on my side, so I will do as she suggests.

HTH,
Cindi

[Cinders]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

6/3/2009

5 mg this a.m. No side effects at all.

[Evie.Lou]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Cindi I am feeling like my prayers for you are being answered and I am so happy, happy, happy !!!

[greeneyes]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Cindi I'm sure there must be at least a million fingers crossed for you. And candles lit and prayers said. You have kept you chip up in this vigilant fight and raised many others as well. You honestly have my undying admiration. :l