Baclofen for Spasticity User Reviews

• Jac...
• January 23, 2018

"I have relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RR MS). More than 10 yrs in. I take baclofen 60-100 mgs/day to reduce involuntary 'shaking' caused by neurological deterioration. I am shocked doctors are prescribing baclofen to some of these users like Garden Bug, for a minor ACL tear and another person for fibromyalgia. 10 mg/day is like taking a single baby aspirin and your pain is psychosomatic. Baclofen is used to control CNS chronic incurable disease; it is not a pain medication. It does not reduce pain. It controls the nerves at the source; spinal cord and neurologically. It reduces severe muscle spasms only. If you have late RR MS or PR MS, it can be effective to continue mobility to a certain point."

• Luc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 24, 2018

"I take baclofen due to a brain stem tumor outcome, it left me with right-sided hemiplegia, so I'm full of spasticity down that side! Ouch! I find baclofen to be a great relief from spasms, not addictive, and pretty easy to take. If I forget, I’ll know it, the cramps start. It does make you a little tired, but I’ve been on it for 3 years, so I’m used to that. I feel like long-term use, like I will be doing, could probably benefit from a baclofen pump (under the skin). But for now, the pills are okay. I guess the only problem I have with it is that it’s short-lived, wish there was a slow-release pill. I’m in Australia and on disability, hence why meds cost $5.40 per month."

• Bre...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 4, 2018

"I found Baclofen to be very helpful for my spasms and general muscle tightness. Unfortunately, my condition is chronic, and long-term use of Baclofen rendered it ineffective as I built a tolerance to it. And sadly, I have not found another muscle relaxer that works well for me. Some I tried gave me horrible side effects... nausea, insomnia, loss of appetite, etc. So after a short break, I'm back to taking a smaller dose of Baclofen. It's not as effective as it initially was, but I have no side effects!"

• H_M...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 4, 2018

"Almost five years ago, I was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia of unknown origin. My neurologist has prescribed 3×5 mg and to gradually raise it to a maximum oral intake dosage of 3×25 mg. Through the adaptation period, I was slowly raising my intake, with up to 10 days between the next rise. I have found that 3×15 mg relieves me of spasms without compromising balance and muscle strength, and leaves me the option to increase dosage if needed. In the beginning, you may have some side effects, like dizziness and muscle weakness, but they'll disappear. We all have different tolerances to the drugs, so prescribed dosage is just for orientation. This is not a painkiller, and for that purpose, you have to find a different drug."

• Jer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2021

"I have cerebral palsy. I've been taking it as prescribed. Started with half a tablet, now I'm on 1 tablet 3 times/day. The only thing I noticed is that I get sleepy driving home (60 miles). Other than that, my spasms are the same."

• Ein...
• August 21, 2016

"I experienced severe breathing difficulties. If I hadn't had some salbutamol handy, I would most likely have gone into unconsciousness. I have experienced fluid in the lung before and had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. Luckily, I did have someone with me at the time who was able to call the ambulance when I passed out. I didn't regain consciousness until 5 hours later, waking in the emergency department of a hospital. Something I would not like to happen again."

• Scu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2020

"I had transverse myelitis in 1998. I have had mild spasticity for the last few years that has gotten much worse. I have 24/7 leg pain, and I was prescribed baclofen at 10 mg once or twice a day. This was a year ago. I had to stop because I had severe depression. Well, I thought I would try taking this medication again only before going to sleep at night. I have to stop again because my wife is telling me she doesn't like how my personality has changed. I don't know what to do now. I need a medication that doesn't mess with my whole central nervous system, and I don't think there's one out there."

• Van...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2019

"I've been taking this for the pain in my right calf for 17 days now, 5 mg 3 times daily, and honestly, I don't feel any difference. Either my dosage is low, or I'm taking a placebo. Either way, I need to go back to the doctor to be reassessed."