When my doctor gave me the presceiption for Baclofen, he said it was one of the milder muscle relaxants and I could take it during the day and still function normally. When I went to get the prescription I noticed that the script said "take 1/2 to 1 3 times a week". I'm thinking it should have been 3 times a day. When I called the doctor's office they were closed and have been for three days due to bac weather. Any thoughts on this?
What is the typical dosage of Baclofen for pain such as neck joint & muscle. Can you take it daily?
Question posted by myraba on 10 Feb 2011
Last updated on 29 March 2011 by Jessy Fawn
3 Answers
Jessy Fawn
29 March 2011
I am 22 I have the same proble my doctor has me take 5mg every 8 hrs
DzooBaby
10 Feb 2011
Usually the starting dose is 5-10mg three times per day, to start. Did you check with the pharmacy to have them pull the hard copy of the script and check it again? Pharmacies do make mistakes and it could have been a mistake when they typed it in, however, I wouldnt automatically increase the dose to three times a day without confirming it with the pharmacy or the Dr's office. Also, your Dr should have an emergency contact number for when he is out of the office. You may get a different Dr on call, but some Dr should always be available after hours and during things like inclement weather. Usually you will call a number for an answering service and they will take your info (name, phone number and reason for call) and have the Dr on call give you a call back.
LaurieShay
10 Feb 2011
Hey myraba,
This is from this site:
This dosage information may not include all the information needed to use Baclofen safely and effectively. See additional information for Baclofen.
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual Adult Dose for Muscle Spasm
Oral: Initial dose: 5 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 10 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 15 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 20 mg orally 3 times a day.
Maintenance dose: 40-80 mg/day.
80 mg/day doses should be administered in 4 divided doses.
Usual Adult Dose for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Oral: Initial dose: 5 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 10 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 15 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 20 mg orally 3 times a day.
Maintenance dose: 40-80 mg/day.
80 mg/day doses should be administered in 4 divided doses.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Baclofen dosage may need to be reduced and given with caution in patients with renal dysfunction.
Dose Adjustments
The rate of titration and maximal doses used should generally be decreased in elderly patients or patients with psychiatric disease.
Precautions
Baclofen therapy should not be discontinued abruptly. Gradual dosage reductions of 10 mg/day every 2-3 days are recommended to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Oral baclofen should be administered with food or milk.
You can read more about oral baclofen by plugging it into the search window above.
I can share that I have a friend that takes baclofen daily for muscle spasicity. My sister took it for muscle spasms but found that it made her too dizzy and woozy so she doesn't take anymore.
Hope this helps,
Laurie
caringsonbj
10 Feb 2011
I have a site and am looking at what is written and what Laurie has is exactly the way the medication is started and worked up to, but as she would tell you if you have any problems either of us would tell you to talk with the doctor that prescribed this, We hope this helps you and please let us know how you are doing
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