Got the script!!

[Wonka]

:crazymonkey::crazymonkey::My doctor is giving me a perscription for baclofen!!

I saw my country doc. today with the purpose of getting a script for baclofen. I took the advice of many people here and printed out a ton of info. about baclofen. Luck because my doc. had never heard of giving it to stop drink cravings--but, she had written a perscription for it for other things.

This was the first time I had ever spoken to a person face-to-face and said that I had a drinking problem....scary!!--and, yes....eventhough I didn't want to....tried to stop it....I cried--(maybe helped my case).

I have to say, I was proud of my doctor today...she really wanted to help me....and at the end of our apt. she hugged me!!

WOW--I am pretty happy....on my way to recovery!!...join me!!

Wonka

[Cinders]

Got the script!!

Awww, Wonka, that is awesome news!!

Keep on keepin' on!!

Cindi

[southernbelle47]

Got the script!!

Yes!

[techie]

Got the script!!

That is wonderful news Wonka. I wish you well!!!

[Ne/Neva Eva]

Got the script!!

Congratulations, Wonka. The first step is sooo hard. I've seen my doc for years and I literally went back and forth in the exam room. I'm gonna tell her! I'm not gonna tell her. I can't! I can.
She walked in and I said, Hi. I'm an alcoholic. Subtle, I know.
So glad you got help, too!
Best,
eva

[gyco]

Got the script!!

wow

Wonka;938727 wrote: :crazymonkey::crazymonkey::My doctor is giving me a perscription for baclofen!!

I saw my country doc. today with the purpose of getting a script for baclofen. I took the advice of many people here and printed out a ton of info. about baclofen. Luck because my doc. had never heard of giving it to stop drink cravings--but, she had written a perscription for it for other things.

This was the first time I had ever spoken to a person face-to-face and said that I had a drinking problem....scary!!--and, yes....eventhough I didn't want to....tried to stop it....I cried--(maybe helped my case).

I have to say, I was proud of my doctor today...she really wanted to help me....and at the end of our apt. she hugged me!!

WOW--I am pretty happy....on my way to recovery!!...join me!!

Wonka

:goodjob:well i cant say ive ever taken the stuff but there is much to do out there on it,crying is good when your in are state,many doctors dont no what to do,theyll giv you anti depressents and say your goin crazy but not no why most dont want to here what you spoke of today,i applaud you for ypour honesty gyco:thanks:

[sunshinedaisies]

Got the script!!

Go you Wonka - hope it helps!!!!!

hugs to you, Sun !!

[Greg]

Got the script!!

Awesome news, well done. I said in your other thread that I hoped someone would prove me wrong about doctors and baclofen! Best of luck in your journey to sobriety!!

[Wonka]

Got the script!!

thanks for all the support...without this site and everyone on it....I don't think I would have had the courage or honesty to talk to my doctor.

Thanks

[PhoenixRising]

Got the script!!

wow, just wow.

[tiptronic_ct]

Got the script!!

Excellent, Wonka!

And dosage? Will the doc go full-out with the high dosage and titration approach?

Damn - this is good news!

:goodjob:

[Wonka]

Got the script!!

...well, I had hoped for more...my doc. gave me a 3 month perscription of 10 mg x 3/day...I explained that many people don't have any positive effect with this dosage...that perhaps I would have to increase the amount for any long lasting results. She was not in agreement--sooooooooooo, now I am looking for other options in conjunction with my script. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear!!

Wonda

[Sunnyvalenting]

Got the script!!

In the recent french study they found an effective dose range of 15-300mg/day. I, myself never felt any cravings even on just 30/day. I am an older petite woman and maybe that was why I needed less. I did go up, on advice of the rehab clinic protocol to about 90 mg. I have now tapered down to 20/day. AF for almost 8 months.
I think if you use the hypno tapes, these threads, and ample will power you may find that 30 is "enough". the hypno tapes are calming and helpful. IF not please get a copy of Ameisen's book and the recent French study he conducted to her. It will help your case. Also abstinence will help your case. If she can see that you are making progress but still having cravings she may be willing to up your dose.
Good luck
Sunny

[muchthought]

Got the script!!

Goldpharma - they are great. Tho I am in the US and you are in Canada.. thank you for posting about your doc visit, I could not get up the nerve.

[Sunnyvalenting]

Got the script!!

Muchthought,
You may wish to ask your doctor about your own rx for bac. Not all docs are closed minded. Worse he/she can do is say no. I have found bac to be very inexpensive in generic form (Liorsil) through target. It costs me less than $30/month. My doc prescribed up to 120mg/day if needed but I never needed that much. Abstinent almost 8 months now and down to 15mg/day.
How much are you on and are you abstinent yet?
I too am from
Sunny California