baclofen addictive?

[luvdolphins58]

Ok I come to my medhelp experts for help. I have several pain injury issues. My pain management Dr just added this. I haven't taken any yet. I have nerve compression in neck nerve entrapment in low back besides several other nerve issues. I take 2 50mg of trazodone nightly for all nerve spasms. After 5 months the nerve jerks r keeping me awake again. So dr prescribed baclofen to help with this. I'm so afraid to take after all I've read on here on any type of benzos. Is this the same type.  I'm so tired of pain and nerve jerks. What should I do. What else can I do. Does anyone else have this issue and what can I do. Preferably natural.

[pillguy]

You can look for a specialist in your particular situation.  Just because a primary care doc gives you a referral, it doesn't mean that referral is going to be a good fit for you.  Listen to your gut as well as your head.  Research on the Internet. No one place has a monopoly on information but after reading several documents you will start to see a trend towards the commonly accepted facts regarding your situation.  Be careful about "natural".  Hemlock is "natural".  Cyanide is natural.  Opium is natural.  Whether it's "natural" or processed, or man-made, research everything you can find and never believe the person selling it to you!

[luvdolphins58]

Thank you.  Do you know anything natural I can take?

[pillguy]

It more like the hypnotic sleep medications I.e.  Zolpidem - (ambien)

" Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Also, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as hallucinations and seizures. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.It may take 1 to 2 months or longer to get the full benefit from this medication. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens."

"DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), other muscle relaxants, and narcotic pain relievers (such as codeine).Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely."