Baclofen side effects

[fourcats]

I started the Baclofen protocol three days ago. Am on 5 mg. three times a day. I am experiencing some speedy symptoms. I'm kindof wired. I'm more focused but also more aggressive. But am sleeping very well at night. I also had a meltdown yesterday and just cried cuz of stress at work. I have explored this site and there are so many posts on Baclofen it's confusiing. Read Dr. Ameisen's book. Comments much appreciated. (I'm a person who looks very much forward to my glass of wine and cig after work. My habit is one to one and a half bottles of wine a night - with a nutritious dinner!)

[neophyte]

Baclofen side effects

have a read of the prescribing guide for baclofen. It covers pretty much everything you need to know.

Prescribing Guide for Baclofen in the Treatment of Alcoholism-Final Version

[spiritwolf333]

Baclofen side effects

are you still drinking?

[fourcats]

Baclofen side effects

Thanks!

[spiritwolf333]

Baclofen side effects

Not a prob 4cats -just wanting to help if.....possible. ? U know?

[spiritwolf333]

Baclofen side effects

And 4cats (presume not for dogs), why do so many others start off their posts with "I'm Wired'...but...." Just curios..

[Yourfriend6116]

Baclofen side effects

Hi fourcats! I was drinking that much when I started Baclofen. Took it for 12 days till I got to 30 mg and my cravings are down from 85% to around 30% where I can say no to a drink. Good luck and keep in touch. Ps-I noticed an almost immediate positive effect in the Bac when I stopped drinking.

[Jazi's Mum]

Baclofen side effects

Hi fourcats. I'm a baclofen newbie myself. I take 10 mg now, 4 times a day.

The major improvements for me are a vastly lessened anxiety, great sleep, and all-round relaxation in body and mind. I don't feel wired at all just relaxed and able to handle life's little adventures much more calmly.

I'm still drinking two glasses of wine at dinnertime, but it's like drinking water and I don't feel a buzz at all. Stopping is something I know is coming...I'm just not going to obsess over it, and let the baclofen do its wonders in my head. I plan on moderation eventually which will mean only drinking when there's something to drink for: NOT JUST BECAUSE I HAVE TO HAVE IT.

Hope things go well for you. JMum

[fourcats]

Baclofen side effects

Appreciate your input a lot. Thanks!

[fourcats]

Baclofen side effects

Many thanks for your input.

[Jazi's Mum]

Baclofen side effects

hey, fourcats let us know how you are doing with the baclofen. Every experience shared helps everyone.
Have a great night!
JMum

[fourcats]

Baclofen side effects

Update on bac side effects

Im at about day 6 of 5mg of bac 3 times a day. I am still feeling speedy and am smoking more. But, oddly, I only smoke a few puffs and then put it out so I have a lot of half smoked cigs. I am still drinking as much - altho no cravings - since I am feeling so speedy am thinking of staying on this dose til the s/e wear off somewhat. If I go to 10 mg I worry that I might get TOO speedy. I have the kind of job where I have to "show up" in good shape and be very present ALL the time.

[rangiatea]

Baclofen side effects

The speeding effect should go away quickly.Do not take too much at once-hallucinations,euphoria,paranoia and nightmares possible.Dont drink when using baclofen.

[fourcats]

Baclofen side effects

Update on bac. Started taking 10 mg 3 times a day four days ago. Yesterday I noticed that shortly after I took pill #2 at around 3:30 PM I had no craving at all for a few hours. Interesting. I continue to have some side effects but not too bad. In fact, one side effect is quite good. I have had quite a case of PTSD for a few years - from something really traumatizing that happened - and it gets triggered periodically such as when one of my cats was run over back in Sept. Anyway, my PTSD has subsided dramatically. I am much calmer. Not always waiting for the next shoe to drop. I like this side effect. I wonder if I had tried bac a few years back perhaps I wouldn't have suffered so much. My anxiety levels were over the top for quite some time. But that is the past. Now I am sleeping really well and don't wake up anxious. Cool. Oh, I am still having my wine but not as much. (down to less than a bottle a night)

[Yourfriend6116]

Baclofen side effects

Great news fourcats!! Keep sharing.