- Intrathecal Granuloma Or IM.. 2nd March 2006
... last yar. I was on Morphine with a small amount of Baclofen . However at the rate I was on, with the 18ml pump ... me 4 weeks between refills. Apearently morphine and baclofen aren't quite as soluable as dilaudid and the Fents...
- shorline 28th February 2006
... actually did an increase last weak after taking th baclofen out and reliving some of the symptoms, the pain relef...
- Should I See Pm Doctor 10th February 2006
... hours 8mgs of zanaflex every 4 hours and 5 mgs of baclofen every 4 hours.I only weigh a 110 pounds.These meds...
- Medicare set-aside from WC 4th February 2006
... the fentanyls in a pump along with possibly using Baclofen , Marcaine and Clonodine, all the other meds are still...
- ECT shock treatment for pain comments plrease anyone or Dave 14th January 2006
... IN the infuser exactly! A mixture of morphine and baclofen like everyone else? Or some weird a$$ sh@t! I hope...
- Shore what is it called when you have.... 12th January 2006
... wherer cone snail toxin comes in, Using intrathecal baclofen , Clonodine wether it's oral, patch or Intrathecal...
- D.O's vs M.D.'s? What do you think? 11th January 2006
... my fill dates. I had one NP suggest they suck the baclofen out of my pump at a follow up visit to deminsih side ... wondering which tool she had in mind to extract the baclofen from the morphine solution? :)
Honestly my experience...
- Shoreline question about marcaine 9th January 2006
... adjustment over 6 months to reach a level of morphine and baclofen that worked, then they decided dilaudid was safer ... you have MS and then the mainstay drug is usually Baclofen for spasticity.
Do you now where your cath is...
... morphine per day with the marcaine added and then Baclofen . I really can't think of a way they can add marcaine ... diluting the morphine concentration.
When I wanted the Baclofen removed from the pump due to side effects, the NP ... at her and ask just how are you going to suck the Baclofen out and seperate it from the dilaudid, she looked ... resevoir, That breaks down to about 3mcg "micrograms" of baclofen per day compared to the 5mgs per day of dilaudid the...
- Surgery Pointless - Questions about Ultram 24th December 2005
... the 'drug interaction' flags with tramadol. I take baclofen for muscle relaxers and lortab 7.5 for breakthrough...
- Any other muscle relaxers out there?? 23rd December 2005
... me off Soma that my GP Dr had me on and put me on Baclofen . I pick my battles with Dr's and this was one, at ... Always falling asleep. No muscle relax help
Lioresal/ Baclofen .............Nothing at all. No effects period.
...
... changing your xanex script to atavan. I was switched to baclofen too, and it does work for me, but I still think the...
... changing your xanex script to atavan. I was switched to baclofen too, and it does work for me, but I still think the...
- young male with disk issues= angry at medical field 17th December 2005
... to try somethings to further the info. He gave me baclofen , darvocet 100's, ibuprofen 800mg and told me to go ... what I understand are very low level narcotic and the baclofen is non narcotic. So what is going on here that I'm...
- Baclofen info? 10th December 2005
... Hi there FairyMagick,
I took Baclofen for about a year in total, though I took some time ... and neck muscles when it hit me. I believe that the Baclofen helped more with this secondary muscle soreness/stiffness ... the anti-seizure drugs, my doctor tried giving me Baclofen along with Tegretol, because he said sometimes the ... that needed to be worked out by a physical therapist. Baclofen was a good choice for me at that point because it ... what results you've had with each of them? I hope Baclofen is effective for you...I tend to doubt that you'll ... have any really bad or freaky side effects with Baclofen like you can with the anti-seizure and various anti ... chemistry, so it's impossible to say how you will do on Baclofen . According to my doctors, Baclofen is pretty much ... at a time. One important thing I discovered about Baclofen is that it works better if you take a smaller dose ... six times per day. I wish you the best of luck with Baclofen and with alleviating your pain in general and hope...
... Stacy, wow, I have been taking baclofen for about 2 years and you just taught me way more ... the spasms were causing my pain to spike, and the baclofen has addressed that issue very well for me. I do notice ... completely functional, But all in all I think the baclofen has worked better for me that anything except soma...
... and instructions it says not to suddenly stop taking Baclofen . Did you take it everyday? And when you stopped taking...
- Enhancement Drug Question? 8th December 2005
... I started taking Ultram on November 29 along with Baclofen . Every sense last Friday I have had a brake to were ... I am in not so much pain! I take the Baclofen daily. Not sure if it is the reason for the change...
... Hey Fairy, I saw another thread about baclofen I didn't get a chance to post about, It's an anti ... severe ragidid and spacticity seems to respond to baclofen the best. I have a pump and have been tryng different ... skipping a day or two.
You need to be careful with Baclofen too, it shouldn'ty be stopped abruptly, It' very dangerous ... far as your qustions, Your doc is well read to coose Baclofen althoughg it's not a great drug for acute spasms....
... everyone, as I can see by Jons experience. I also take Baclofen , I have taken the two medications together (along ... the ultram a lot longer, but didn't switch to the baclofen til then) and I can tell you the dizziness you experienced...
... dicuss my concerns about Ultram. I'm ok with taking Baclofen . But still not sure if I like the idea of taking something ... working good for me. Not sure but I'm thinking the Baclofen is helping me and is contributed to the pain brake...
- Celebrex? 6th December 2005
... for anti-inflamatory now, but tramadol / lortab / baclofen was what finally got my pain monster back in the box...
- Pain med inneffective what should I do? 4th December 2005
... saw her, (I get 6 months of lortab, tramadol, and baclofen at a time) I told her I was out of all my medications...
- Flexeril problems 27th November 2005
... almost no relief from the flexaril, she switched me to Baclofen , 10 mg., four times a day. It works very well for ... relief! I'd be interested to know if anyone else is on Baclofen and how it is working for them. best of luck, Hoyt...
... Hey Fabby, is baclofen a muscle relaxer? Have you ever been on Zanaflex...
... vertigo and nausea. When my doctor switched me to the Baclofen , she specifically said it would be much more effective...
- Need help w/sleep med..... 5th November 2005
... MSir 30mg/8hrs prn; Neurontin 2400mg; Mobic 15mg; Baclofen 40mg; and when a severe flareup hits I have Actiq...
- Another policy change at the pain clinic 4th November 2005
... present meds with adjunct meds like Nemanda, Clonodine. Baclofen and a few others. IF the clinic can't offer these...
... It was great for weight loss though!
I tried Baclofen and it made my sleep apnea worse and I was falling...
- Lyrica-- New Nerve Pain Pill 10th October 2005
... for c5-c6, i am glad that i have something with the baclofen to help. I am 32 and have severe osteoporosis and...
... immensely, and me definately on some of it. I also am on Baclofen for the muscle twitches. My advice, TRY IT!!!...
- how many ppl work while on pain controal meds? 27th July 2005
... have 2 strengths of hydrocodone to choose from; soma, baclofen , and diazapam for muscle relaxers, and I manage the...
- Need list of fast acting/break thru meds 20th July 2005
... day)
.5mg Xanax tid or 2mg Klonopin bid **
10mg Baclofen tid
1%/50mg AndroGel applied tid (testosterone replacement ... XL qd (ramping up to 300mg)
.5mg Xanax PRN
10mg Baclofen tid
30mg Temazepam hs
We made major changes at...
- Losing Hope#2 19th July 2005
... adjunct meds that do more than their purpose, like Baclofen can be mixed with any IT opiate and although it's...
- Every have a day where your meds just dont work? 17th July 2005
... mostly sitting in the 110 degree heat.
I take Baclofen as a muscle relaxer and I have doubted its worth since...
- Problems with Insurance and Meds 16th July 2005
... per day
.5mg of Xanax taken PRM. ***see below
10mg Baclofen 1 tab 3 times per day
1%(50mg) Androgel gel packet...
- Radio Frequency Lesioning NIGHTMARE!! 14th July 2005
... need to change other meds. The muscle relaxer I take, Baclofen , is uselesss. To add insult to injury I cannot tolerate...
- Which is better SCS or "the pump"? 20th June 2005
... back the pump would be the way to go, they can add Baclofen , clonodine or a numbing agent like Bupivicaine to...
- Update on my PM visit today. 14th June 2005
... again for the ideas on those!! I am happy to be off Baclofen !! I am not NEAR as tired as I was!!
The doc...
- Dear David (Shoreline)....Need some help.. 8th June 2005
... the new pump. They just switched me from morph and baclofen too Dilaudid and Bac , I was happy with the morph...
- Provigil for fatigue 1st June 2005
... internet because I read that pain meds and possibly baclofen can cause sleep apnea. I want to get off the baclofen...
... internet because I read that pain meds and possibly baclofen can cause sleep apnea. I want to get off the baclofen ... file. :)
Hiya Drewtn,
The muscle relaxant Baclofen is one of the most sedating meds in it's class. Some...
... would have sleep apnea symptoms because of what the baclofen is doing to me. I am supposed to take it three times...
... but I know it will pass.
What are you using the baclofen for? Have you tried other muscle relaxants? Did ... for me at a compound pharmacy. It has lidocaine, baclofen and other agents in it that help with muscle pain...
... 4mg qty 20 (HOPEFULLY will change that soon lol)
Baclofen – 10 mg 3 x’s a day. (Used for muscle relaxing.) ... dose of Zanaflex again. (I was prescribed it before Baclofen ) because I think it does less harm and will be something ... don’t have a clue. LOL I just want to get off the Baclofen )
I have taken Trazadone but it scares me. I was...
... one at mid day then at bedtime. And DEFINATELY that baclofen is very sedating. So you have baclofen that is sedating...
... Christmas this year too!
I am slowly going off my Baclofen . My doc said to just take half my dose for two weeks...
- Hey I'm Back Again! (: Hi Dave... 26th May 2005
... morphine and 85 days with dialuadid now, I also have baclofen in the pump, a low dose that I want to adjust and...
- Dave can you share your wisdom with me 22nd May 2005
... that pain imprinting can be overcome with things like Baclofen . What is that ?
I also take clonidine, nortrtytiline...
... receptors. However, GABA-agonist medications such as baclofen are among the drugs being investigated for GABA-like...
... that pain imprinting can be overcome with things like Baclofen . What is that ?
I also take clonidine, nortrtytiline...
... t stand anymore constipation so we started adding baclofen which seemed to work as well as any increase I had...
- New pain docs and new ideas!! Please read! 12th May 2005
... titrating morphine and trying bupivicaine and then baclofen and reached the 50% mark and was satisfied knowing...
- Back for an update and some questions 12th May 2005
... Lunests
1mg Klonopin
350 mg Soma (may switch to Baclofen )
1% Androgel (for testosterone loss caused by Oxy...
- Has anyone ever had an implant to stop their chronic pain? 8th May 2005
... can use opiates, numbing agents like Bupivicaine or baclofen , clonodine and the newest drug is Prialt "cone snail ... that delivers a continous Infusion of dilaudid and baclofen directly to my spinal cord where opiate receptors...
- Really need help, long post but urgent, need info 13th April 2005
... pain.
Instead of Soma I have tried Zanaflex and Baclofen . Those might be an option. The Zanaflex at night...
... pain.
Instead of Soma I have tried Zanaflex and Baclofen . Those might be an option. The Zanaflex at night ... I took them as prescribed. I dont remeber the name baclofen . Is there another name for it? Maybe I will bring ... have an oitment topical rub that has lidocane and baclofen in it. The Dr. that is doing the injections just gave...
... I guess the brand name for Baclofen is Lioresal.
I found the Zanaflex made me much ... more tired than the baclofen . The first time I tried it the dose was too low....
... and adequate bump. He also changed me from Soma to baclofen . Never tried it so I am hoping that its better than...
- Calling in the Experts!!!!!!!!! 9th April 2005
... fentanyls can be used in combnation with bupivicaine or baclofen and clonodine. But it's a huge step to go from Vicodin...
- Couple questions about methadone.... 1st April 2005
... AT ALL!) that contains, Keto-something or other! Baclofen , Lidocaine and another anti-inflamatory ingredient...
- Back Brace for Muscle Spasms..Need Help 9th March 2005
... Flexerill is another option that works for some, baclofen , Zanaflex and a few othrs can also be used. Why he...
- Shore: update on my new insurance's escalating price for my meds 9th February 2005
... loss it's not used as often as say soma, Zanaflex and baclofen are for spasticity, not quite the same as muscle spasm ... settle for wat works best for me which is soma . I have baclofen in my pump and after some reading It's far more effective ... taken orally but it's very effective IT. That's why Baclofen doses seem rather high because t's difficult to get...
... loss it's not used as often as say soma, Zanaflex and baclofen are for spasticity, not quite the same as muscle spasm ... settle for wat works best for me which is soma . I have baclofen in my pump and after some reading It's far more effective ... taken orally but it's very effective IT. That's why Baclofen doses seem rather high because t's difficult to get...
- Shore, got a ? for ya my friend 6th February 2005
... doc is March 2, and I'm going to speak to him about Baclofen , and some PT that involves the pool and possibley...
- What's up with Shoreline, Beach erosion? 31st January 2005
...
I’m still fighting with Medicare to cover the Baclofen in my pump, IF they don’t I presently owe them 2100 ... bucks. You also can’t DC baclofen IT abruptly without risk of Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal ... really don’t know how they are going to taper me off baclofen without tapering me off morphine. Hopefully with the ... new DX of spondy they will cover the baclofen because it seems to help. I would really like to give ... it a shot because I’m on a very low dose of baclofen and there is plenty of room to adjust that without...
- Zanaflex Question 23rd January 2005
... another muscle relaxant. I had very good results with Baclofen . Good luck - Kathy Mac...
... I just changed to Baclofen from Zanaflex because of that exact reason. I wish...
- Newbie needs info on PM 23rd January 2005
... for the Morphine but I'm presently trying o get the baclofen covered which will cost me 750 a month at the lowest...
- I need a longer acting muscle relaxer 19th January 2005
... like in tmj. The soma.......zanaflex.........and baclofen were best. She also like valium for tmj but not long...
... will ask my doctor about trying the Skelaxin, Soma, Baclofen , and Zanaflex. The doctor I was seeing while my regular...
... with zanaflex. I regularly take soma. I've also taken baclofen . Soma works best for me....
- Possible answers as to why some are having trouble getting pain meds. 12th January 2005
... june.
Another med that may inhibit substance P is Baclofen , a med used for MS for spacticity. It stops or slows ... have that carries substance P to the spinal cord, Baclofen also helps block pain signals at the dorsal horn of...
- Break through pain 11th January 2005
... informing me that I don't have the diagnosis to allow Baclofen in my pump. It's aproved for MS and although it has ... t aford to pay 1400 a month for preservative free Baclofen . So I guess it's coming out next week. My doc can ... adjustments have never been a problem.
Without the baclofen , I may need to adjust the dose a little more but If...
- Shore, are you out there? 4th January 2005
... agree Soma is good, but like Shore said, there is Baclofen (sp?) and Zanaflex. Zanaflex comes generic, and is ... make up that includes a couple of muscle relaxents, Baclofen (again sp?) is one as well as Fiorecet and Lidocane...
- Questions about Morphine Pump?? 4th January 2005
... right dose.
If you add adjunct meds early, like Baclofen , Bupivicaine or clonodine, it makes it difficult to...
- deffinition of acute VS chronic 2nd January 2005
... receptors. However, GABA-agonist medications such as baclofen are among the drugs being investigated for GABA-like...
- help...my dr wants me 2 take suboxone for back pain! 31st December 2004
... currently taking neurontin for pain (800mg a day) and baclofen and zanaflex for pain at large doses but I still get...
- Hey Shore! 21st December 2004
... reduction and probably as good as it will get. The baclofen helps with the spasms, but untill they stabalize things...
- Robaxin causing more muscle spams? 13th December 2004
... stopping spasms.
My first choice to try would be Baclofen , after that Zanaflex. Both of those actually work...
... Phospheros,
I asked my doctor about the Baclofen and the Zanaflex and he said he wouldn't give them...
... It did not work for me though. I have not tried baclofen though. I read your other post about ultram and...
- Morphine pump problems and questions 6th December 2004
... there is a chance of developing crystalyzation of baclofen at the end of the cath in your spine. It's called ... a granular cyst or granunoma sp?. , if you have baclofen as an adjunct in your pump it can block the cath and...
- baclofen for burning nerve pain? 19th November 2004
... HI What a mess, Baclofen has other abilities to manage and reset the brains ... receptors. However, GABA-agonist medications such as baclofen are among the drugs being investigated for GABA-like...
... I take Baclofen for nerve pain and it's worked well for me for awhile ... tricyclics for my stabbing, electrical-type pain, but only Baclofen and pain meds help at all. A doctor told me to think ... of Baclofen working by turning down the dial on nerve activity...
- Duragesic not working as well anymore.... 19th November 2004
... adjunct methods to manage pain like clonodine and baclofen in addition to simply increasing opiates.
http...
- Question about Baclofen and Valium 17th November 2004
... Hey mary, Baclofen is for muscle spacticty, a little different from spasms ... drug interactions between the following drugs: Soma, baclofen ,Valium
Please note: only generic drug names are ... drug interactions between the following drugs: Soma, baclofen
.............................................. ... generic drug names are displayed.
diazepam and baclofen (moderate Drug-Drug)
Description:
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... .....
Hey mary, the safest interction looks like Baclofen and Soma, when you add Valium to the mix you get combined ... muscle relaxers, antiseizure meds etc. It seems Baclofen doesn't have as much CNS depressant effect as Valium...
- Shoreline please help 20th October 2004
... receptors. However, GABA-agonist medications such as baclofen are among the drugs being investigated for GABA-like...
- Shoreline, tolerance question 20th October 2004
... receptors. However, GABA-agonist medications such as baclofen are among the drugs being investigated for GABA-like...
- Question for Kissa (and anyone else) re Hip Replacement 17th October 2004
... Xanax, 5 mg. twice a day, HCTZ, 12.5 mg. once a day, Baclofen , 10 mg. twice a day. I also learned about break-thru...
- methadone verse long acting morphine???? 14th October 2004
... when i was on the diluadid, i was also on baclofen and nemanda, and i saw no change of the effect as ... far as pain relief. i was on the baclofen to help control shaking in my arm and hand....
- Baclofen 24th September 2004
... Shoreline is right, but that's not the only use for Baclofen . It is often very effective, and commonly used, for ... drowsiness, so many people take a larger dose at night. Baclofen is most effective when taken every 4 hours or so-...
- How long given to give new med a chance? 23rd September 2004
... nortriptyline and Gabitril before deciding on opiates and Baclofen (I am hyper-sensitive to the effects of tricylic antidepres ... far oxycodone is the only thing that helps (besides Baclofen ) without bad side effects. I trust him as far as...
- Anyone know of a good anti-inflammatory other then prednisone?? 13th September 2004
... sleepy doesn't mean it's relaxing spastic muscles. Baclofen oral or if he gets a pump is an option. Robaxin oral...
... sleepy doesn't mean it's relaxing spastic muscles. Baclofen oral or if he gets a pump is an option. Robaxin oral...
- Alarm Failure Medtronic's Intrathecal Pumps 10th September 2004
... netrations of opiates mixed with adjunct meds, particularly baclofen but high concentrations of Baclofen. Hopefully we...
- Vioxx for joint pain 8th September 2004
... with shoulder joint pain. I'm also on MS Contin and Baclofen , a muscle relaxant. I didn't have any problems taking...
- another pharmacy problem 4th September 2004
... have just three prescriptions each month--Oxycontin, Baclofen , and Oxy IR. They come from a hospital where all the...
- shoreline i have a question for you 4th September 2004
... adjunct meds they can put in the pump like Clonidine, baclofen or increase the Bupivicaine aside from all the other...
... adjunct meds they can put in the pump like Clonidine, baclofen or increase the Bupivicaine aside from all the other...
- question for Shoreline and thanks! 5th August 2004
... experience."
I am taking oxycontin and oxy ir and baclofen . They are helping a great deal with my pain when...
- first time poster with facial (nerve?) pain 16th July 2004
... or sleep or work. The neurologist then prescribed Baclofen in addition to the Tegretol and sent me to PT for ... and then 5 mg Percocet 3x per day. I also started Baclofen again which improved things somewhat, and brought...
- Shoreline - Any advice for a un happy camper ? 27th June 2004
... I can go back to work full-time. I was thinking of baclofen since I have not tried it. I was also thing of LA...
- zanaflex 18th May 2004
... worked pretty well but did knock me out. I am now on Baclofen and it works much better w/o the side-effects...
- Muscle Relaxer Question - PLEASE Read 21st April 2004
... Hi Everyone, :)
I was just RX'ed Baclofen ..
Wondering if anyone has any good or bad histories ... actually got no better from taking it.. I am now RX'ed Baclofen and wondering how good it is..
I am going to start...
- Severe neck pain do not know what to do! 19th March 2004
... have to require opiates to function.
They give me Baclofen , but really Soma or Zanaflex work best for my muscle...
- Is there anyone else who can't stand the feelings from vicodin or percocet? 9th January 2004
... new one.
I am currently in PT. I take Ultram and Baclofen on work days. Take Zonnegran for nerve pain, one Soma...
... able to be clear-headed.
PsychLea, how does the Baclofen make you feel? It makes me too spacey. You're the...
... Lily,
It took me 3 months before I could take the Baclofen at work during the day. I started taking only 5mg...
- Pain all the time 10th November 2003
... patch 25 mcg. Norco 1/325 fot BT pain, levapro, and baclofen , but with all combined, still on a pain scale of 6...
