I've been taking baclofen for 12 days, between 30 and 60mg/day (average probably 35-40). I started taking it to help with another addiction (kratom, which is a mu agonist), but am now starting to worry about the bac itself.
I don't drink alcohol, smoke, drink caffeine, or take any other drugs (I'm now 12 days off kratom). I'm a otherwise healthy 36-year old male.
I have no interest in baclofen other than to get off it. I've read other posts and lots of literature on the internet that suggests a slow taper over the course of a month or two. I just lived through 2 weeks of WD for kratom that included severe depression, extreme anxiety, restlessness, etc. Baclofen helped with the sleep and restlessness somewhat. The point is, I'd rather endure extreme discomfort for a short period rather than draw it out over a month or two.
I took 40-50g two days ago, 35g yesterday, and I'm at 15g for the day. Today I did notice some tingling in my hands and extremities which I know can be indicative of bac WD (so I took another 10g, which puts me at 25g for the day). Otherwise, I'm actually feeling less restless, depressed, and anxious than I have for the last two weeks.
What is the fastest taper for someone who's only been taking it for 12 days? Or better put, what symptoms should I be looking for that indicate a serious WD problem (rather than something that can be muscled through with a little grit). I know I'm coming across as impatient - I'm just weary of being dependent on pills and would rather just cut it off and deal with a few miserable days, than to draw it out over two months and guarantee I'd develop a dependence.
Anybody else had experiences like mine? Specifically with going on baclofen for a short time, and then tapering off quickly?
Thanks, and best wishes to everyone else who's working to get and stay sober.
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