User Reviews for baclofen oral

I have a herniated disc in my back and was prescribed baclofen. I’ve been taking roughly 30 mg/ day (10 mg every six hours) for about a week. This medication helped so much as far as pain goes, however, today, roughly 5 hours after taking it, I started to feel an allergic reaction coming on. After about an hour, it didn’t go away, and actually got worse to the point where it was hard to breathe, I got really dizzy, felt like pins and needles over my entire body, and got hives. I was told to take two Benadryl and wait two hours to see if I feel better. If I don’t feel better, they said to go to urgent care… If you have a history with reacting negatively to medication, I would not advise taking this. However, if you don’t, take it your own risk.Read More Read Less

First day of taking this and have never felt so good in so many years. I hope it doesn't lose its affect. So relieved to have found something to help with pain , extremely tight muscles, stiffness. I feel like I can move again. Crazy!

Prescribed this for painful and intense, often debilitating chronic neck and back of the head into shoulder muscle cramp, ache and spasticity also flaring up in my hands and feet due to Chiari malformation type I. Surprisingly effective considering Diazepam made no difference - also whenever I take it as an acute pain relief I notice just how tense I was as I am almost suddenly able to move and relax without any pain or discomfort or resistance. Agreeing with others though how the half life is pretty short and if there was a slow release version it would be better but any time I have an attack I take one 10mg sometimes just half to get through the day along with a Domperidone tablet for vertigo and the two work okay together.Read More Read Less

I have night muscle spasms that wake me multiple times during sleep. Taking baclofen before bed has helped me sleep longer - not all the way through yet but much better amounts of good sleep

I am an incomplete quadriplegic, that means damage from neck down but am able to walk. It also means chronic nerve pain from my mid-back deown through my left leg along with painful muscle spasm during the night. One or two 10mg pills in the evening seems to help with both the pain and the spasms. Neither goes away completely but it is better than not taking it.

After my insurance refused to pay for soma (which has been the most effective for my condition) my physician gave me baclofen 20mg 3 times daily. I suffer from painful spasms due to MS. The baclofen deff takes the edge off the pain from the spasms, mainly in my legs and back. I only take as needed. I'm also on methadone and diazepam (valium) for my chronic pain. The combination of the meds mentioned have made my pain tolerable on most days. I'm a 34 yr old male and expect my pain to only worsen. Read More Read Less

I had pain in my back behind the shoulder blade or more like a discomfort , and some nerve pain going close to my neck , took it the first day and next day felt like the room was spending a little , took it one more time before bed time and around 5 in the morning got vertigo , I really think this med activated the vertigo and my head felt sore , just horrible .

I had a stroke which I lost use of my left side with extreme muscle spasms and it was prescribed and was 10mg 2x daily. The problem is that it’s half-life is 2 1/2 hours so it doesn’t really work especially if you have a chronic issue like I do. Was also put on Tizanidine to try and it was just about as ineffective but lasted a lil longer. My neurologist put me on Xanax for my muscle spasms 1mg twice daily and it works great. Once you get adjusted to it, at least in my case, the drowsiness went away and I got relief from the spasms. 20yrs out from my stroke and been taking Xanax for 15 of it and that’s what works for me. Plus interactions with other meds was a big issue to. I’d recommend going a different route. But wish you all the best. Read More Read Less

I have been on baclofen for several years. I have scoliosis which causes severe muscle/bone pain and muscle spasms in my back and neck. The neck muscle spasms also cause frequent migraines as well. The chronic pain has caused me to be suicidal and depressed. Baclofen has helped. I’m prescribed 10mg 2 times a day along with methadone, naproxen, clonidine, trazodone, and mitrazipine. My pain level is more manageable but still quite severe most of the time. I still cannot work or properly take care of all my responsibilities but the edge is taken off when I take baclofen. I have not had any noticeable side effects. My partner has taken it as well with very good results. Personally I would recommend baclofen just be aware that it’s not a magic pill and it won’t take all your discomfort away for everyone, especially if your condition is severe but if you have exhausted other options such as massage, chiropractic work, or exercise try it out. It may really help. Read More Read Less

I have MultipleSclerosis, The doctor has prescribed me three times a day for pain or as needed. I don’t need it very often so I try not to take it anymore than necessary. But when I do, I take one tablet at night before going to bed. But that is mostly my personal preference, this is due to the fact that I don’t like taking medicine. I only take medication if absolutely necessary. But it does help me.

This is help with my pain during sleep and the amount of my deep sleep I get each night. I was supposed to take 3 times a day but it really knocks me out. To where I actually fell asleep in public. It has helped with my TMJ as an additional benefit. It also helps leg spasms and with the pain from my lumbar spine and neck tension.

Taken for severe alcohol use disorder after several other things tried medically and behaviorally. Used to go to ER for withdraw three times a year. Been taking Baclofen for several years now and haven't had to go back to the eR for withdrawal. Hasn't completely eliminated problem, but it gave me space to breathe. Anxiety, panic disorder symptoms greatly reduced. Can hold a job now. Changed my life. Doesn't work right away, think you need behavioral support, but this can even just help you get to treatment classes, when before it was too overwhelming. Read More Read Less

This medication should be taken of the market. Horrendous side affects. Don't recommend anyone to take these. Depression Haluseanations chronic fatigue. Horrendous.

I fear this medication effects some of those with undiagnosed mental health issues quite badly. That had been true for me anyway. Uncontrollable muscle movements, grunting, picking my feet so badly I can’t walk now because of the crippling pain. Essentially it induces rather serious episodes of self damaging mania. Auditory hallucinations…walking like some communist military man…huge exaggerated steps, neck spasms to the point of having to be held down on the way to ER. Best of luck my brothers and sisters in pain. The pain it was prescribed for, was managed. But what happens after for me was terrifying. I was nearly placed on a 72 hour hold inpatient hold. PLEASE USE WITH EXTRME CAUTION IF YOU HAVE ANY MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES!!! Actually, I’d recommend not taking it at all.Read More Read Less

After trail and error with many different medications, I've found the combination of a long-acting opioid, valium, lyrica, and most recently baclofen added to my regimen. I suffer from severe, irretractable, chronic pain, due to MS which has caused and continues to cause severe nerve damage and issues with pain. At first the valium was enough for the spasms and pain related to them. Then my neurologist and PCP started trying different meds to control spasms such as robaxin, flexeril, and other musculoskeletal relaxant drugs. Baclofen however was most effective. I'm still very slowly increasing my daily dosage. But this med, by far, has been more helpful then others I've tried.Read More Read Less

Intermittent and painful muscle spasms in back. Prescribed 10mg baclofen to take when these spasms come on and if they persist for longer than a day. As such, use this medication sporadically: maybe twice a month at most. Is extremely helpful. One pill usually settles persistent muscle knots but I've found I don't get too drowsy or sleepy, and can still go about my day without feeling the siren call of a nap. However, I Have noticed that I've developed some tolerance of drug: whereas when I first took baclofen, 10mg would knock me out, now I can function normally with it while getting okay results for spasms. 2 pills (only used in extreme cases of spasms), however, now puts me in sleep mode. So far this isn't a problem but I am concerned that I've developed a tolerance I have been very happy with this medication in tandem with massage therapy, PT and stretching. Read More Read Less

I was prescribed Baclofen from my local emergency department because my lower back is hurting. I cant bend over, cant pick up my 10 month old son, cant laugh, cant cough and cant sneeze without it hurting my lower back. The doctor did NO scans of any kind, just prescribed me the Baclofen and sent me on my way. The doctor didnt tell me anything about the medication, the pharmacist didnt tell me anything other than it could cause drowsiness. The medication has made it so i can bend over a little bit, but i still get sharp pains if i try to lift up my son, stand up to quickly, straighten my back to quick, laugh, cough or sneeze. Ive experience false sense of euphoria, a bit of confusion, slight dizziness, ive cried over everything imaginable and ive been getting extremely nauseous about 4 hours after taking the medication. I take 20mg every 8 hours as needed. which its been needed because im still in pain. I dont know if i should go back and request a new medication because they didnt care enough the first time i was there, why would they care now? I dont recommend this medication. Do your research and look into any other medication that would fit your needs.Read More Read Less

This was very helpful for me . Within 30mins or so the spasms and muscle pain weaken.

My G.P changed me from diazepam to baclofen,it does not work for my back pain leg pain and muscle spasms increased

I have been taking Baclofen for years. I have neck and back pain along with Fibromyalgia. It helps with the muscle spasms and I have not noticed any side effects.