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I don't know anything other than my own experiences but I would go as slow or as fast as your body lets you. If that means ramping up to your "switch" dose over a few months or a week.. I don't think it matters so long as you eventually get up to whatever you need to be at to shut down the cravings.

My first indication something was working was starting to drink later and later then a couple of nights drinking just because I didn't feel like saying goodbye (or see you later) to the booze then one night I decided not to drink and that was my switch. It really felt exactly how I dreamed it would.

I think speed isn't important so long as you keep increasing till the voices and the cravings are silenced.

I haven't had a drop since Oct 2nd and honestly, I haven't been "working" at it .. or trying not to drink. I was incredibly skeptical at the outset of this... I've been amazed.

[Alex H.]

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Hi guys. I experimented with some 40 mg in the morning and 60 mg's in the afternoon. The issue I'm running into is --- how long does this medication work. I'm starting to feel it's a two hour ordeal? Does anyone else feel this way? I love it, don't get me wrong, but I take it, two hours later it works, and I have to immediately take it again, and this routine goes on all day. The only way I sleep at night is Remeron. Any thoughts on this? Any ideas on how to lengthen the effect? Cheers!

[Alex H.]

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Also, do any of you have any suggestions on the best way to titrate off of Klonopin 0.5 mg 4 x daily and onto Bac? Anyone whose taken both meds and could offer suggestions would be so appreciated!! Thanks so much.

[brightlite]

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Alex,

Yes, Baclofen has a very short lived effect in your system, that's why you need to take it every few hours. If someone could create an all day time released Baclofen, they would make some $$$$. I think I read that some company is working on that.

Sorry I don't have info on Klonopin. Anyway, stay the course, fight the fight and keep posting.

[Anna B]

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Hi all,

Just a quick anecdote: I was out with a friend the other night and she just looked at me and said that it seemed like I had turned into a totally different person in the last 3-4 months. She said she didn't know what it was but that I suddenly seemed not only happy but "like a rock" (she meant in terms of being emotionally stable) and that others had noticed too. She wanted to know what my secret was. I didn't tell her that I started taking a drug that has cured my alcoholism but now I kind of wish that I had because maybe she would tell others who need help.

It's funny: I've not told a lot of people about bac outside of my family, my husband and my best friend. I guess part of it is that I did a pretty good job of keeping my alcoholism a secret and so telling people about bac would mean that they would know that about me. Another part, though, is that I feel like it sounds kind of crazy to people "on the outside." I told my best friend and she was concerned that it was safe, etc. and she was happy that I was happy. But I could tell she thought it was really hard to believe that I came upon a pill that could cure my alcoholism.

And if I'm really honest with myself, I think another reason I'm reluctant to tell anyone about baclofen is because I think there's a part of ME that is still skeptical that this drug could be such a miracle. I mean, I KNOW it is because it has completely changed my life. Then again, when I've tried to get sober in the past it has been a struggle and so it just seems like something so easy must be too good to be true.

Just curious--have others told people outside of their immediate family?

--Anna

[beatle]

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Anna, I tell everybody I can -- at least everybody I think it can help.

Not many people know about my alcohol problem (I also kept it well hidden), but I don't even mention that part. I always talk about my anxiety (an issue many people know I was dealing with), and then throw in the bit about bac also helping addictions.

I know of 2 people who have already had their lives turned around by Baclofen, and they would never have heard about it if I hadn't offered the information.

I'm sure that through all the people I've told about it, many others are also on their way to recovering from anxiety or addictions, or both.

The way I feel is that we are obligated by our humanity to share this information if we know we can help others.

[cowgal]

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I do......

I tell just about everyone I feel safe sharing the info with. Some people in AA think there is no cure for alcoholism, adamently!! So I pretty much keep my mouth shut there .

It has really saved my life!!!!!

MA :l:h

[NC]

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Thanks to all for your advice. I am titrating slowly now with no side effects, but I am only up to 40 mg a day in four doses. I am trying to time my dose increases when I have a couple of days off of work to see if any side effects occur. I am doing four doses equally spaced out at four hours, 7, 11, 3, 7.
NC

[olivertwist]

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Hi to all,

I have not read the book, only found out about bac this morning!!!

I have just ordered my bac today........thought to start at 30 mg a day for 3 days then up to 40mg? see how I go? Comments appreciated and I am so happy for you guys and gals that are do so well!!! Its freaky but amazing too!!!

Please keep updating how you all are getting on.......I have failed everything else!!!!

[NC]

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Olivertwist,
Good luck. Let's keep each other informed of progress, side effects, etc. I am so hopeful the bac will work.
NC

[Larisa]

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I am still at 260. I'm so somnolent after my last dose of 80 mg that I can't tell if I'm indifferent to AL or just catatonic! Going to stay at this dose for a few days and see if that improves and then reassess.

[tiptronic_ct]

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Larisa;750479 wrote: I am still at 260. I'm so somnolent after my last dose of 80 mg that I can't tell if I'm indifferent to AL or just catatonic! Going to stay at this dose for a few days and see if that improves and then reassess.

Hang in there, Larisa

I also had to go up very high - the most was 290 to maintain indifference, but switch came at 240 - 270. You don't have to stay there for very long (I managed 2 weeks before the somnolence got too much) before you can start titrating down slowly.

I had very few side-effects as I titrated up, but the very high doses are difficult to deal with. Just be careful - I had a car accident when I feel asleep at the wheel. Nothing serous, but still...

[cowgal]

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wow!

you guys are making me think....................I haven't gone that high, then again I weigh around 120-125lbs, did the math and my max dose should be 160mg, went up to 200mg actually, and I felt indifference to al at 30 mg..............don't "need" it, enjoy, (actually get really drunk) a few..............like 2 or 3. I guess I hit my switch?? Maybe went beyond it?????

Probably my living situation has alot to do w/ it....................husband drinks alcoholically, smokes pot always stoned out of his mind...............not fun....................trying to have any type of relationship w/ someone who is "not there" is rough............ Guess I can lower my dose and just WANT to be af,the thing is I enjoy a few now and then, and can without going overboard...........does that make any sense????

oh well.................

hugs,:l:l

MA

[cowgal]

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Bump

This is helpful too Amarylis......

[beatle]

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