Can baclofen help depression?

[rudolf]

Can baclofen help depression?

and i am sure that once the booze is out of the system the depressions will follow step by step...bac+ AD + possibly booze is a certain killer both physically and mentally

[reneesmiles]

Can baclofen help depression?

beatle;818777 wrote: Tip -- for a lot of people with anxiety problems, even if they are also depressed, the SSRIs are completely wrong for them.

I was prescribed multiple SSRIs (and other antidepressants), which made me absolutely manic. My latest psych was shocked that I had been urged by various doctors to continue with these medications -- to "ride out" the side effects. I was hallucinating and couldn't stop moving for one second. Ride it out? As in, ride it until suicide? Anyway, she indicated that people with both anxiety and depression should not go the SSRI route.

Also, I think it is not unusual that depression persists beyond 30 days AF. In fact, I believe it is unusual that depression would lift so early.

VERY, VERY TRUE! Look up the research on this... These medications can cause major mood swings and at times make your anxiety 10X's worse!

I no longer take SSRI's. I take a mood-stabilizer for Panic Disorder... So far, so good.

[Greg]

Can baclofen help depression?

I'd just like to post an update on an old thread.

I have been taking low-dose baclofen, 12-25 mg, once per day (late afternoon) during sobriety. I have found some anti-anxiety effect from it but also possibly a definite effect against depression. This dose of baclofen does not cause me any drowsy or mentally-slowing effects, which I am grateful for. The effect is probably very different to that of classic antidepressant medications and I think it wears off pretty quickly, and I can sometimes notice increased depression by the next evening if I don't take the baclofen for some reason. I realise it could just be a placebo effect however, or even a symptom of not taking the baclofen when I normally do.

[Cinders]

Can baclofen help depression?

Greg,

It is great to see you!!

I am glad the Baclofen is helping in both ways.

Thank you for checking in and updating us.

Cindi