Cindi's Baclofen Progress

[Cinders]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Well, I took 30 mg this a.m. and 30 mg at lunch today. This is the first time I have felt the effects of the "somnolence" described by Dr. Amiesen. I had to take a nap today and could barely wake up from it.

However, I am going to stay at 90 mg /day and do it for a while until this wears off as I know from others it will.

I know when I drink, I drink to passed out/blacked out every time. Taking a nap is a whole lot better than that!!

The good news is, I even feel strong enough today to get out of the house a while and NOT go buy a bottle. This is incredible.

Love,
Cindi

[billyb]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

This is so great to hear, Cindi!

The tiredness might linger for several days, and it sounds like you are getting to high enough doses that it might not clear up entirely even after a few days at the same dose.

When I was getting to 125 and 150mg, it was impossible to avoid at least some tiredness, so I would just try to shift my dosage schedule around a bit so that the tiredness would come at a time when it was least disruptive: I'd take smaller doses earlier in the day, and the largest dose in the late afternoon. That way I could remain clear-headed for much of the day, and only get tired when I got home after work.

[Going Strong]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

So Happy for you Cindi!!!
I so know how you Feel!

[dill]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Cinders, I am so happy for you!!!

[Cinders]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Okay, I have been playing around with the dosage to see what works best.

Yesterday afternoon I only took 2 10/mg to see if it still worked without causing the tiredness. It didn't. I had to white knuckle it yesterday.

So, today I will keep on with the 30 mg 3 times a day. I'd rather be tired than white knuckling it!!

Love,
Cindi

[Beaches]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Today I up'd my dose as well. 20mg, 10mg, 10mg then 20mg. I am thinking this will make a big difference!!

[Cinders]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

As I go through the day calm and without the horrible cravings, I am completely grateful. Baclofen is doing for me what nothing else has been able to do.

[Evie.Lou]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

So glad that it did for you what it did for me.I have been PRAYING for someone else to come on board and give it a try....THANK GOD, you did.....it's truly a miracle isn't it and I hope others will listen and follow in your footsteps !!! I know we are saving LIVES here, I KNOW WE ARE !!!

[lucky 2.0]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Glad to hear of both Cinders and EvieLou's success! Kudos to both of you for continuing the search until something worked!

[louise]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Cindi, I'm so happy this is working for you!

[veritas]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Cindy, I want to do this as well.

I did so well on ante buse... then I started in a new place,
where :upset:
guess what...

the day ended with a glass or six of wine..

thing is, I am going into a situation where I am going to be facing alcohol every day.
This does seem like it could be an answer to prayers.

I phoned one of the most well known psychiatrists in our area.. one considered to be number one in addiction..

She said.. "what are you talking about?"

[Cinders]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

I sent my psychiatrist an e-mail with the link to Dr. Amiesen's website and to the Baclofen thread started here.

She was very open to trying it and quite excited herself. I believe she has even been trying to get in touch with Dr. Amiesen.

You must find a doctor with that sort of open mindedness. Not too many around.

My doctor's opinion is that if it can truly help with addiction, she wants to know about it because most of her clientele are addicts (alcohol or pills) and she knows how miserable the success rates are.

She did not agree that Baclofen is a cure but a possible way to manage our addiction. I agree with her.

Hope this works for you.

Cindi

[veritas]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

It seems so good..

Thing is, I know I have a problem, I am not in denial. I really try hard.. and then, the craving hits..and all comes to naught.

[Evie.Lou]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Try it........For GOD SAKE, what do you have to lose ???

[nancy]

Cindi's Baclofen Progress

Cindy I am so happy to hear this is working for you!!!