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First day with Baclofen...
This ain't too bad. Yesterday at this time I was really in pain - esophageal spasm or chest cramp or whatever the heck it is. The doctor gave me some 10 mg Baclofen, and it seems to have done the trick. At least until five minutes ago. I'm starting to feel that tightness come back... although it's nowhere near as bad as yesterday.
So I've been instructed to take one 10 mg pill, and if I can tolerate that, then I can take two, etc. up to a maximum of 6 pills a day.
Is it just me, or do you feel a little weaker on Baclofen than normal? This morning I was a little concerned - an hour after taking the Baclofen, and my right leg was REALLY weak. It's better now... but then again the pill's wearing off.
So I've been instructed to take one 10 mg pill, and if I can tolerate that, then I can take two, etc. up to a maximum of 6 pills a day.
Is it just me, or do you feel a little weaker on Baclofen than normal? This morning I was a little concerned - an hour after taking the Baclofen, and my right leg was REALLY weak. It's better now... but then again the pill's wearing off.
I do think the Baclofen is working, although my neck muscles on the right side are still cramping. I have that feeling in my chest of tight muscles, but I'm not getting the chest cramp. Of course, that's not very scientific - maybe it just wasn't going to cramp today!
Oh I hope you are titrating the dose by now!
I'm surprised you are getting results so quickly, it usually takes time for baclofen to build up and actually work.
As a side affect, I was super tired in the a.m. for a few months. But I was titrating to 30 mgs. I did not need more than 30.
If 10 is holding you well, then just keep cracking them 1/2 and take one in a.m. and one in p.m.
Also, you may do well w/the 10 before bed. When I titrated down from 30ms, I did (1) 10 mg for a long time and it did me right.
ttys,
shell
I'm surprised you are getting results so quickly, it usually takes time for baclofen to build up and actually work.
As a side affect, I was super tired in the a.m. for a few months. But I was titrating to 30 mgs. I did not need more than 30.
If 10 is holding you well, then just keep cracking them 1/2 and take one in a.m. and one in p.m.
Also, you may do well w/the 10 before bed. When I titrated down from 30ms, I did (1) 10 mg for a long time and it did me right.
ttys,
shell
I take 20 mg 3x/day, and there are still many instances where my hands spasm while I'm doing a scan (echocardiography), and my legs, ribs, hip adductors, etc. spasm day or night. I asked about going up to 80, and both my general neuro and the MS neuro discouraged me because as well as weakness, it can cause you to be drowsy (just what we need! LOL). I may try 0.5 mg of Klonopin at bedtime.
I hope so! I was already having leg weakness though, in varying degrees of suckage.
What if I don't need more than 10 mg a day? Hmmm... should ask the neuro.
What if I don't need more than 10 mg a day? Hmmm... should ask the neuro.
For your leg weakness question, it occurs to me that is why the baclofen is gradually introduced so your body adjusts to its ability to *relax* the muscles. If you take too much baclofen you would be unable to stand. That may be the effect you are feeling with the leg weakness until your body gets used to this new med.
Simulpost! You've answered my question, though - it looks like I can take one pill in the morning, one pill in the evening. Or break it in half and take 1/2 in the morning and one in the evening.
Yup, that's what he said - take 10 mg, and if I can tolerate it, go up to 20, and if I tolerate that, go up to 30... and so on.
I don't have my piece of paper right now - Lulu, do you think he means take two pills, but not at the same time?
I'm wondering if I need more than 10 - the hug seems to have subsided, but I'm getting these killer neck cramps when I try to swallow. Probably residual from yesterday.
I don't have my piece of paper right now - Lulu, do you think he means take two pills, but not at the same time?
I'm wondering if I need more than 10 - the hug seems to have subsided, but I'm getting these killer neck cramps when I try to swallow. Probably residual from yesterday.
Surprisingly I found the post pretty quick - here it is and this is just to get to 30mg....
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Multiple-Sclerosis/baclofen-dosege-question/show/1017059
these are 10mg tablets
Days 1-3, take 1/2 tablet at bedtime
Days 4-6, take 1/2 tablet in the morning and 1/2 tab at bedtime
Days 7-9, take 1/2 tablet in the morning, 1/2 mid-day and 1/2 at bedtime
Days 10-12, 1/2 tab in the morning, 1/2 mid day and 1full tab at bedtime
Days 13-15, 1 full tab in morning, 1/2 mid-day, 1 full tab at bedtime
Days 16-18, 1 full tab morning, noon and night to bring me to a full 30mg dose
Day 18 I have to call him and give a full report.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Multiple-Sclerosis/baclofen-dosege-question/show/1017059
these are 10mg tablets
Days 1-3, take 1/2 tablet at bedtime
Days 4-6, take 1/2 tablet in the morning and 1/2 tab at bedtime
Days 7-9, take 1/2 tablet in the morning, 1/2 mid-day and 1/2 at bedtime
Days 10-12, 1/2 tab in the morning, 1/2 mid day and 1full tab at bedtime
Days 13-15, 1 full tab in morning, 1/2 mid-day, 1 full tab at bedtime
Days 16-18, 1 full tab morning, noon and night to bring me to a full 30mg dose
Day 18 I have to call him and give a full report.
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