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    Justing starting out with Bac

    So, at the suggestion of a couple of members, I am starting my own thread to document by Bac journey. I got my RX yesterday and started with my first dose of 5 mg at 9 am this morning. So far, so real SE. I am going to do 3X 5 mg today and for the next three days (total of 15mg per day). I will increase by 10mg after the first three days and continue to follow a slow titration schedule, hoping to avoid as my SE as possible.
    I guess last night I went to town drinking 9 beers over the course of the night in anticipation of starting the protocol. Hoping against hope that tonight proves to be even a little bit better. If you are reading this, :thanks: for joining me on my journey. Hoping for moderation, but willing to contemplate abstinence if that is what proves necessary. Looking forward to many great conversations and lots of advice along the way.
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    Justing starting out with Bac

    Hey Dude, saw your post on that (?) other thread (my memory is shite right now). Glad you started your own. And :welcome:

    You're doing everything right right now, and I've got nothing. But keep posting--it helps. And people will be around to post soon--because it helps us. The more you're here the more we can be here, and we're all in this mess together.

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      Justing starting out with Bac

      StuckinLA;1502954 wrote: Hey Dude, saw your post on that (?) other thread (my memory is shite right now). Glad you started your own. And :welcome:

      You're doing everything right right now, and I've got nothing. But keep posting--it helps. And people will be around to post soon--because it helps us. The more you're here the more we can be here, and we're all in this mess together.
      Thanks Stuck - I will post often and read often as well - need the help, advice and support right now - just gotta find a way to get my shite together! thanks for the welcome

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        Justing starting out with Bac

        Hi,

        I saw your first post too and I'm glad you started a thread. Welcome. Your plan sounds good. I did the slow titration and I did have SEs, but nothing that wasn't manageable. Keep posting and read lots. This is a great group to be a part of. Good luck!

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          #5
          Justing starting out with Bac

          hi nik, welcome! happy to hear you've found your way here and to baclofen.
          just take it one day at a time, don't beat yourself up for drinking if you do, cause hey, if you would be able to drink moderately by yourself, you wouldn't be turning to meds right?
          se's are different for everyone, as well is the right pace to go up on bac.

          take care!

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            #6
            Justing starting out with Bac

            :welcome: Nik,

            Read, read, read, there is a lot of knowledge and experience in these threads.

            Sending positive thoughts your way!

            Cheers!

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              #7
              Justing starting out with Bac

              Welcome Nik!

              I am only into this a bit myself, so I don't have much in the way of advice except one thing: check out Stuck's shout out to newbies. I think it's still on the first page of newest posts. There is wealth of information here but it does require some time to wade through it. I'm just starting myself.

              Baclofen is very powerful and it is working for me.

              See you around!

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                Justing starting out with Bac

                First day on Bac turned out just fine - though I did still drink. But only took a total of 15mg yesterday, so wasn't expecting much. Gotta say I had a great sleep last night though. Kinda get a bit of a buzzy feel when I first take the pill, but it isn't unpleasant in any way. 2 more days of a total of 15mg/day and I will titrate up by 10mg on day 4. Thanks to everyone that took the time to welcome me and provide me with helpful advice about where to find things in this community. I am feeling particularily hopeful right now and praying for success. I do find that the BAC helps a bit with anxiety, though I take cipralex as well each day. Hope everyone is having a great day out there - sun is shining here and birdies are chirping, grass is turning green and I am going to try to stay as positive as possible.

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                  Justing starting out with Bac

                  Hi nik
                  I am on day of bac so will be interesting to compare , I'm on 40 now and will stay here for 4 days
                  Feel only a little queasy and drowsy but the drowsiness is not helping me sleep , insomnia is my biggest problem , I'm taking 9am , 2pm , 6pm ,10pm , I have seen some people don't take before bed as this could be the cause of sleeplessness ? Any thoughts on this ?

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                    Justing starting out with Bac

                    kittykat321,

                    My sleep was messed up for months when I started bac. I'd be up late and up early and so tired in the mid afternoon. It has settled some as I start my 6th month. I take my last dose 3-4 hours before what I hope is my bed time. Dr L told me to take it 3 hours before bed. Maybe try that.

                    I'm glad you and Niks43 are here. Keep reading and posting.

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                      Justing starting out with Bac

                      Thanks again for the advice , I'm still waiting for my book so I'm here just on members stories , but that's a powerful tool , I was kind of thinking before bed ...makes you drowsy ... But I am going to try your suggestion of taking last one 3 hours before ,
                      Like everyone here it's trial and error and I'm up for the challenge
                      Day 5. Here we go

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