Need help- nobody wants to prescribe baclofen

[thernand20]

I am watching my 29 year old severely alcoholic sister die in front of my eyes, and despite many attempts at getting a doctor to prescibe baclofen for her, nobody is. They are all afraid, so they rather give her highly addictive benzo's. It is unbelivable. I need help about how else I can get her the only pill that could calm her agonizing cravings for alcohol.

Thank you.

[spacebebe01]

Need help- nobody wants to prescribe baclofen

Hi and welcome to MWO, this is a horrible situation for you. Unfortunately most doctors wont prescribe baclofen yet, there are a few but I dont know where about in the world you are so am not sure if theres any close to you.

Are the docs prescribing benzo's for withdrawal? You havent told us the situation so I cant really comment, if shes stopping drinking then she will probably need the benzo's to do this safely.

For lots of info on baclofen come over to the meds threads, Topamax, Campral, Naltrexone, Baclofen, other meds. You will find it on the list below where you posted this. You will get more of a response there. I buy it on line as I dont have a doc to proscribe it, so do lots of people.

Good luck

[Yogamom]

Need help- nobody wants to prescribe baclofen

I am sorry you are going through this. I can feel your pain. Does your sister want your help? If so, that is great. It is great that you are there for her.

[COSGringo]

Need help- nobody wants to prescribe baclofen

You can always do mail order, too. Just be sure you get a proper dosage schedule together. Ask in the topa/bac forum and people can weight in