Hey folks,
I originally started this “personal case report” when I decided to “take the plunge”. I did so partially for my own records, but mostly for presenting to local doctors after having achieved a successful period of sobriety with high dose baclofen. It was my hope that by this documentation, I could intrigue and educate those affiliated with 12 step ideology, as well as any who prescribe addiction medication. Ultimately, my goal was to get the word out in my area while obtaining a legal script in the process.
Even now, I’m appalled at how many people I’ve either seen or spoken with over the last couple of years - people who specialize in the field of addiction/recovery and haven’t so much as even heard of baclofen. I’d still like to help change that, but am not all that sure I’d still utilize this trial log for that purpose. One reason is because the method I used is now obsolete. Dr. A has since altered his “Ameisen-Baclofen-Therapy”. Another reason is because of certain reports I logged around my switch dose. I don’t suspect most doctors would deem it a safe medication after reviewing it.
I should add having mentioned this, that my experience should not defer anyone who wishes to pursue high dose baclofen therapy. You have this community, I didn’t. I was self-administering baclofen for the first time, without the supervision of a doctor; and certainly with little idea of what to expect. The other three times I approached my switch dose; I knew what to expect and didn’t have the same frightening experiences. In other words, please don’t let my log frighten you away from a beautiful thing! Baclofen truly is a safe medication when titrated and/or tapered correctly.
Anyway, as it has also been a work in progress spanning over two years, it may still prove to be of some benefit. I’m open to questions, comments or suggestions any of you may have. I had to make some edits to correct punctuation, as well as to ensure everything I said was factual. But the original content of the trial log remains unaltered.
You’ll all note that I miscalculated the milligram per kilogram ratio for determining my ceiling dose. But there’s no harm done. As I’ve learned since, there’s no need to determine a threshold dose – the switch will happen when the switch happens. Though I didn’t express it, the log indicates that I attained my switch dose at a slightly lower dose than what I had calculated at a higher mg-kg.
You’ll also note that I didn’t appear to be drinking very excessively during the trial. I think most of this was due to the anticipation I felt over having started something I wanted to do for some time prior – I was eager to see where it would take me next. In the last two titrations, I drank quite excessively until the day I hit my switch.
Also, Any reference to “cyser” pertains to an apple-honey wine I used to make by the five gallon batch. I dubbed it “liquid gold” due to the brilliant golden color and the sweet, yet warm and mellow flavor. It naturally yielded an ABV of 17% - no fortification required. Additionally, any reference to "beer" does not represent your common, average pilsner; but that of "big beer". I particularly enjoyed imports and micro-brews ranging from 8-11% ABV. What I usually drank was 9.6%. Not that this information is pertinent, but I thought I’d clarify.
Finally, I apologize for the length. I tend to be pretty “wordy” when writing, but that’s only because I like being thorough. As it’s pretty long, I’m going to try and break it up into several posts and add updates. I’m not sure if it would all fit in one post otherwise. If a newcomer to baclofen learns nothing else from this, I hope that at least this much will be gravely noted: Don't Run Out!!!
I originally started this “personal case report” when I decided to “take the plunge”. I did so partially for my own records, but mostly for presenting to local doctors after having achieved a successful period of sobriety with high dose baclofen. It was my hope that by this documentation, I could intrigue and educate those affiliated with 12 step ideology, as well as any who prescribe addiction medication. Ultimately, my goal was to get the word out in my area while obtaining a legal script in the process.
Even now, I’m appalled at how many people I’ve either seen or spoken with over the last couple of years - people who specialize in the field of addiction/recovery and haven’t so much as even heard of baclofen. I’d still like to help change that, but am not all that sure I’d still utilize this trial log for that purpose. One reason is because the method I used is now obsolete. Dr. A has since altered his “Ameisen-Baclofen-Therapy”. Another reason is because of certain reports I logged around my switch dose. I don’t suspect most doctors would deem it a safe medication after reviewing it.
I should add having mentioned this, that my experience should not defer anyone who wishes to pursue high dose baclofen therapy. You have this community, I didn’t. I was self-administering baclofen for the first time, without the supervision of a doctor; and certainly with little idea of what to expect. The other three times I approached my switch dose; I knew what to expect and didn’t have the same frightening experiences. In other words, please don’t let my log frighten you away from a beautiful thing! Baclofen truly is a safe medication when titrated and/or tapered correctly.
Anyway, as it has also been a work in progress spanning over two years, it may still prove to be of some benefit. I’m open to questions, comments or suggestions any of you may have. I had to make some edits to correct punctuation, as well as to ensure everything I said was factual. But the original content of the trial log remains unaltered.
You’ll all note that I miscalculated the milligram per kilogram ratio for determining my ceiling dose. But there’s no harm done. As I’ve learned since, there’s no need to determine a threshold dose – the switch will happen when the switch happens. Though I didn’t express it, the log indicates that I attained my switch dose at a slightly lower dose than what I had calculated at a higher mg-kg.
You’ll also note that I didn’t appear to be drinking very excessively during the trial. I think most of this was due to the anticipation I felt over having started something I wanted to do for some time prior – I was eager to see where it would take me next. In the last two titrations, I drank quite excessively until the day I hit my switch.
Also, Any reference to “cyser” pertains to an apple-honey wine I used to make by the five gallon batch. I dubbed it “liquid gold” due to the brilliant golden color and the sweet, yet warm and mellow flavor. It naturally yielded an ABV of 17% - no fortification required. Additionally, any reference to "beer" does not represent your common, average pilsner; but that of "big beer". I particularly enjoyed imports and micro-brews ranging from 8-11% ABV. What I usually drank was 9.6%. Not that this information is pertinent, but I thought I’d clarify.
Finally, I apologize for the length. I tend to be pretty “wordy” when writing, but that’s only because I like being thorough. As it’s pretty long, I’m going to try and break it up into several posts and add updates. I’m not sure if it would all fit in one post otherwise. If a newcomer to baclofen learns nothing else from this, I hope that at least this much will be gravely noted: Don't Run Out!!!
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