Hi All, Don is right on--NEVER stop abruptly stop Baclofen. Here is a link to an article I wrote for New Mobility on spasticity, sudden increase in spasticity, and options to consider: www.newmobility.com/2011/09/spasticity-relief/
Sincerely, Bob V On Jun 8, 2014, at 5:42 PM, [email protected] wrote: > 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] > Date: Sun, June 08, 2014 5:25 pm > To: [email protected], [email protected] > Cc: [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] writes: > 20mg 4xdaily > > > On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 10:35 PM, Danny Espinoza <[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 > > >
