Goin give baclofen a try

[Bruunhilde]

Goin give baclofen a try

I have to agree UKB, although many people have had good results while drinking on bac, it's always better not to drink. And to get in the habit of not drinking or drinkthinking. It's too dangerous a tipping point to take the chance. I don't think we should do anything but support each other whether we drink or not, but I don't think giving someone struggling permission to drink is healthy.

[Guest]

Goin give baclofen a try

I'm not saying whether he should drink or not, just that I don't think Bleep is aware of Trucker's recent history - which has been documented in the Need Help ASAP section above.

I have had cravings today and have considered drinking whilst taking Baclofen, since "it is ok". I've had to fight that idea since I know how much harder this all is with enhanced side-effects, and the possibility that I'll open the flood-gates again. I'd rather keep them closed for now. Extremely tempting indeed though, but I have a good idea once I start I'll go to that dark place I was in a few weeks ago with it all. Hopefully Trucker will come back to us with some good tales, but I've a funny feeling here.

[bleep]

Goin give baclofen a try

Sorry Trucker, I wasn't aware of the history. Thanks for pointing that out UK. Hope you are doing well Trucker, it's been a while since you checked in...

[TRUCKER123]

Goin give baclofen a try

Hello Everyone, Sorry i didn't check in with you's sooner.I was al free for 20 day's and did drink some beer last saturday night and sunday... didn't get wasted but non the less i drank. As far as the baclofen i stopped taking it im so worried about the se's haven't drank since last sunday night thank you all for the concern.Trucker

[bleep]

Goin give baclofen a try

Good to hear you are ok Trucker. Perhaps post your titration schedule, that may be why you were having bad SE's?

Good luck friend.

[Bruunhilde]

Goin give baclofen a try

Trucker, I never didn't have SE's over 40mg/day. Check out your dosing schedule with bleep and all the other experts, but don't despair if you can't use it, some of us are exploring other options new to us.

[TRUCKER123]

Goin give baclofen a try

Hi Everyone, I didn't mention im on blood pressure med's. I have been told not to ever drink again because of my liver this was back in 1998.They say in aa you can't scare a alkie there right! I have had some time without drinking but always drink again i don't have cirrhosis of the liver but they said if i continue drinking good chance i will. Now when i was taking 30 mg of bac i didn,t feel anything so i was thing about starting out at 40 mg spread out threw the day I do really wish i could just moderate on the weekend's i no it's crazy talk.. But i like a cold beer and a buzz I don't like binge drinking so im a mess.Trucker/Bill

[Charlieboy]

Goin give baclofen a try

i feel for u

'beer gives me a buzz but i hate bingeing'
Totally get that....Been a chronic binger all my life.....needless to say, it all kicks off as soon as I drink....but I can't resist that first drink.....YETw
Getting to a cure
It just a matter of time.
sounds like you should titrate up slowly but just know you will get there.
Best of luck....

[bleep]

Goin give baclofen a try

Well, Bill, just try 40mg's a day then... Seems obvious? Surprise the crap out of your liver...

[TRUCKER123]

Goin give baclofen a try

bleep, Not sure what you mean... Bac is bad for the liver? Or you saying Bill give your liver a break and at least give the bac a try? Bill

[bleep]

Goin give baclofen a try

No, if teh SE's were grim above that, stay at 40 for a bit...

[TRUCKER123]

Goin give baclofen a try

Again bleep what is teh SE'S? Or anyone thank's Bill

[TracyA]

Goin give baclofen a try

TRUCKER123;1079217 wrote: Again bleep what is teh SE'S? Or anyone thank's Bill

SE's are shorthand for "side effects." I'm not sure that's what you were asking though . . . still haven't tried the collard greens, but it's on my bucket list (from chat the other night). :l

[TRUCKER123]

Goin give baclofen a try

Hi TracyA, I Think bleep used the teh instead of THE lol. Yes i heard about the se's..I had none at 30 mg a day so im doing 40 mg for now and move up gradually, I so much wanna have a few ice cold beer's at night but going to aa and so far there keeping me honest about how i can't drink like normal ppl can,I do tend to binge when i start soooo if Baclofen can make me feel indifferent to al this would me a miracle to me and other alkies, not saying anyone else in here is a alkie speaking of me. I just like buzz and relaxing effect's never want it to get out of control. Anyway i will continue to post and keep in touch.Trucker