Re: Reply to I'm new to Baclofen. What are reasons people shouldn't take it?

September 22, 2011

Thank you! I too have a laundry list of medical problems. I have been fighting a

nasty bladder/kidney infection. I don't know if what I'm experiencing is due to

the Nuvigil, Baclofen, or high doses of antibiotic. Now I'm supposed to start

Valtrex to eradicate ME.

Reply to I'm new to Baclofen. What are reasons people

shouldn't take it?

From Medco:

Baclofen can cause

impaired thinking or reactions

balance problems due to reduced muscle tone

sleepiness

It should not be used by people

with impaired kidney function

people who are taking antidepressants

I have fibro " brain fog " and don't need further cognitive impairment. My balance

has improved with physical therapy, and I don't want to take a drug that can

possibly impair my balance again. The drug I take for RLS causes mild daytime

sleepiness, and I don't want to add to that.

September 25, 2011

I started taking Baclofen about 18 months ago when my Gabapentin started being

not as effective as it had been. Thankfully it works well for me. I still take

Gabapentin, for which I have blood tests done to check my liver ok with it,

along with many other meds. I always say it's just as well i walk slowly with an

elbow crutch or otherwise I'd rattle lol

Regards Helen

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