What bothers me from some of your comments is a) the amount a few of you take and b) the permanence of this self-medicating. I know on the other hand, one or two stay on low doses, and talk of titrating to a modest maintenance package - but I'm still bothered. In truth I'm scared about taking ANY drug (except alcohol it seems!) and I'm really not sure how safe baclofen is now. Anyway, for a start - the massive doses of 300 - 400mgs is out the question because I simply can't afford that. And that amount really DOES frighten me. here are also words liked 'stoned-ness' 'eyesight changes' and 'muddled mushy heads' alongside euphoria. I actually just want to be me. Undrugged, clean and wholesome.
And you talk of the 'switch' at whatever point, some mention a change at 5mg, another at 340mg ... but is this a gradual easing off until the lights gone out, or a sudden BANG. Whoosh one day. The witching hour now demands a cup of tea??? If I could dabble with a very very low amount that helps a bit, a vague partial release of craving, maybe that would do - but does it work like that? Or do I not find any benefits, just SEs, until it kicks in and over and off? So does 5/10/30 mg daily offer an easing of urge - I don't mind trying really really hard myself as well.
Then there are comments about staying on baclofen forever. No way. I'm not doing that. What if I can't afford it sometime? Or have to go into hospital for 3 weeks or any number of things that could prevent my taking it? I'd prefer not to start if it's a lifelong commitment. I think I read somewhere that stopping baclofen creates severe withdrawal - oh dear. Is this just swapping one addiction for another?
I hope this doesn't sound too negative or show me as a timid wimp, which I am, but I'm really having second thoughts. If you see baclofen on ebay you'll know I've chickened out!
Love Cher
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