Baclofen for Alcohol Withdrawal User Reviews (Page 3)

• Puf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2016

"Side effects have been bad, considered stopping medication, but persevered! Three days ago, I started to be more clear-headed, more optimistic and excited, as I believe this drug is working beyond my expectations. Does anyone know if all of the side effects will stop the longer I take it?"

• fre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2017

"I have been drinking alcohol seriously for 40 years. I have stopped drinking before but always had cravings and eventually went back to drinking. This time I have not had cravings and don't even think about alcohol the majority of evenings. This has only been going a month now, so take that into consideration. I read something about baclofen and alcohol withdrawal 2 days ago and recalled that my back doctor had given me a prescription for it, and I have only taken it 2 or 3 times this month. I have been curious as to why I have not had any cravings. Perhaps it was the few baclofen I have taken."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2016

"I had tried to quit drinking with no success. I'm sure I had tried this 30-40 times since my early 20's. I'm now 35. I have wrecked my life. The last time I tried to stop was 3 months ago. I was having the usual problems of not being able to sleep. Several times while trying to quit drinking, I would go four to five days without sleep. I would have auditory hallucinations. I would hear music playing sadly in the background, but there would be no actual music playing. This happened on several occasions while trying to quit. Sleep deprivation was really a scary thing for me, so I had a friend that had muscle relaxers, and she gave me roughly 30 or so of them. I had never heard of Baclofen before ever. This was a random discovery for me."

• jab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2016

"Thanks to all for writing their comments. I am now starting baclofen to get me over the last hump to stop drinking so I can start treatment for my Hep C. I am down to two beers a day, but some days are not so good. Needed something for the cravings which were driving me nuts. I hope I have good luck!"

• Mel...
• May 29, 2017

"Drank a half bottle of vodka a day, 35 years old, drank for 1 year straight. Took baclofen 60 mg a day at night, 2 weeks in. All of a sudden, urge and cravings are now finally going away. I have to almost make myself drink. Because I'm so used to a buzz, I'm 2 days into it working finally and have had maybe 4 shots. Compared to half a fifth daily. Thank you, baclofen."

• Pha...
• June 3, 2017

"Been a rather severe alcoholic for about 6 years. Owning a bar, I would drink in public about 8-10 beers and then disappear with a bottle of vodka. This continued for years until I took iboga, which helped tremendously, but I eventually went back to drinking more heavily as I started a brewery, oops, bad life choice for an alcoholic. Not having the time to visit an iboga clinic and working 16-hour days hungover, I decided to give baclofen a try. At 120 mg, I hit a 'honeymoon' period and didn't drink for a week. It came back with a vengeance, and I had to keep upping my dose. Currently at 180 mg, not drinking but don't think I am there yet. Side effects are horrible, by the way. Slowly abating. All I can say is stick with it, the stuff works."

• Ben...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2022

"I was able to abstain from drinking totally. It is a miracle drug! Please accept this fact. It's this or die, I can't stop myself from drinking astronomical amounts without it. It is the only thing that works! Please let me work and live, please, I am begging you. I don't want to die. It has stopped my cravings/drinking every time, but I have almost always had to lie to doctors to get it."

• xan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2016

Baclofen "At 125 mg, greatly helped reduce the craving but had to lower the dose due to side effects such as sleep apnea and extreme tiredness. Currently at 60 mg. In conclusion, it helped me a lot, but I had severe side effects."

• Dor...
• October 10, 2018

"Tried it for several months. As the dose increased to 40, 40, 30, I experienced severe twitching one day, which culminated in convulsions when asleep, which I have never had before. It was terrifying. I had been following strict doctor's orders and increasing doses over long periods when symptoms lessened. I believe I experienced severe baclofen toxicity, which, if you research, you will see that it is becoming a common life-threatening side effect of high-dose baclofen. I would not recommend this therapy."

• Day...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2017

"I'm new to this site, just wanted to say after drinking 2 bottles of wine a night, I'm finally seeing a GP in Perth, WA, today who's prescribing me Baclofen. I'm super excited!! In most cases, how soon does it start working (I know everyone is different)? And if I only drink at nighttime, do I need to take it during the day too? Thanks."

• Max...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2015

"Works very well to stop cravings for alcohol. After about 6 months, it made me extremely depressed - too depressed to keep taking it, even though it was keeping me from drinking. Disappointing, hence the 5 stars. However, just 1 star for me personally because of the depression caused."

• Lif...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2019

"Ordering and following the lifebac instructions formula, nearly the end of me! The absolute worst experience of my life! I had severe reactions that included mass insomnia, loss of appetite, lashing out at business partners, and ultimately lost all my connections and dreams at the time. I got drugged with this horrifyingly nasty medication! F-"

• Acg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2020

"Be very careful with baclofen - the side effects for me were awful. At 60 mg, I was nauseous, dizzy, and felt like I was kind of losing my mind. It definitely took away cravings, though, but so not worth it if you can’t even function, bed-ridden. I’m on Naltrexone now, which seems to be working, and there are no side effects, so I’m going to stick with that and hope the 'extinction' effect will help me control my drinking."

• RUP...
• July 15, 2017

"Well, a doctor got me hooked on gabapentin (long story, not my first iatrogenic drug dependence). Could not wean myself off it without extreme, disabling suffering lasting perhaps a year total. Now have a doc that is withdrawing me with 60 mg of baclofen and some carbamazepine. So far, quite tolerable, and my gaba dose is down from 4,350 mg/day to 3,300 mg/day, for me a huge drop. So relieved! Gabapentin is poison, let's just hope I don't end up hooked on baclofen!"

• Jke...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2017

"My doctor prescribed this medication, along with 2 others I believe for opiate withdrawal. I'd have to say the combo of the 3 really did help and made life easier. She had me on the baclofen for the muscle aches and pains, especially the lower back pain I would get. I would definitely recommend this to other addicts for withdrawal."

• Cap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2016

"Went cold turkey with Baclofen and a couple of other medications prescribed by a specialist addiction doctor. Managed to hold the cravings at bay really well with 20 mg per day for 10 weeks (longest stint for 30 years!). Then, had a drink and went back to normal use (around 15-20 standard drinks per day) very quickly. After a year, asked the same doctor if I could up my medication by myself whilst drinking until the cravings disappeared - he was happy with this. Upped the meds by 10 mg per week (Baclofen only) and then when on 80 mg per day, started having mild hallucinations and could not stop a dry mouth and constant coughing (very violent coughing fits). Stopped the meds very quickly and took many months to feel normal."

• Unh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2020

"Do not use baclofen! The potential for terrible side effects isn't worth it. Google the side effects for withdrawal, another user did a great job of explaining the insomnia and mental issues associated with this drug. I also hallucinated for days."

• Onl...
• May 29, 2016

"I wanted so badly to be cured, but it's not a cure. I'm still an alcoholic, but it gave me severe depression. I'm back on Antabuse. It works for me, but my cravings are intense. I was so hoping I could be normal. Fool's gold."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2012

Baclofen "Baclofen is a miracle for alcohol and addiction."

• The...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 5, 2013

"Great medication, takes away alcohol cravings and you can still drink socially, easy to stop after a binge, at 150mg/day adjust according to needs."

• den...
• September 4, 2009

"Seems to be helping. I get thoughts of drinking, but the cravings don't seem to be there."

• no ...
• December 16, 2010

"I have just started this medication for withdrawing from alcohol. I have found it very good. If anyone wants to stop drinking, I highly recommend this medication."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 22, 2024

"The best medicine in the world! I have been taking 25 mg three times a day for 2 years. Now I enjoy life without alcohol! I just got married this year in my 40s."

• ter...
• February 24, 2015

"This medication works miracles in alcohol addiction."

• Awa...
• February 26, 2010

"Has given me a much improved quality of life. Having said this, I've seen this medicine affect people differently. It wakes me up and puts spring in my step."