That is absolutely true, correct and ...... a fact, Don. Baclopfen/ Loraseal, are consider maintenance drugs and take time to build up a residual and one must maintain a certain level to be effective. Quitting "cold turkey" is not healthy for the body. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2014 7:39:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
I was told 80mg/day was about maximum before going to the intrathecal, or pump, method. No matter what amount you're taking, never quit Baclofen cold turkey. Abruptly stopping Baclofen use can be fatal. Consult with your doc. Don. On Sunday, June 8, 2014 5:35 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: When a patient (a real person) is required to have more that 100 mg per 24 hours for spasms, a pump might be considered as it uses a fractional amount of Baclofen and is applied directly to the lesion rather than passing thru the body and finally the liver and kidney. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2014 7:31:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Know of any alternatives that are easier on you? -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Muscle relaxer "Baclofen"/spasms question From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Date: Sun, June 08, 2014 5:25 pm To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) , [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Cc: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) There was a time when 100 mg in a 24 hour period was the very maximum. The reason was the long term affect on the kidney. That is one reason those taking large amounts of this drug and its cousin Loraseal, take scans every couple of years...... Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2014 4:49:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: 20mg 4xdaily On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 10:35 PM, Danny Espinoza <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: My spasms are increasing and I'm unsure why because it doesnt look/feel like I've got a UTI and I haent dysreflexed in a while. I can only assume my Baclofen needs to be upped... Right now I'm taking 10@9AM, 10MG@4PM and 10MG@10PM. I plan to ask my doctor this week but I'm curious how much those of you that take Baclofen take? -Danny
