Baclofen for Cerebral Spasticity User Reviews

• Toa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 30, 2021

"Been using baclofen for 25 years. It works, yes, but don’t underestimate the side effects if the dose is too high. For example, I take 20 mg three times a day. When increasing the dose, I dropped things, couldn’t think straight. Would fall asleep anywhere. I found I started to dribble, and when drifting off, I would miss breaths. Just be careful and have someone with you until you get used to it."

• Nat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 5, 2020

"I actually use baclofen delivered intrathecally with a pump, but so far, it appears to be working quite nicely to help relieve my spasticity, and aside from a broken catheter causing baclofen withdrawal and at least 2 pump replacements when the battery was on its way out, my baclofen pump seems to be working wonders when Botox injections didn’t do anything."

• Muf...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 18, 2021

"I have spastic cerebral palsy. Baclofen is one of a few drugs that I take for my associated osteoarthritis. There is nothing superior in regards to spasms and cramping than baclofen; it is far more effective than any non-drug treatment for spasms and cramps as well."

• abu...
• April 27, 2013

"I also have spastic diplegia, diagnosed at the age of 2. I have less pain and no spasms while taking this medication. It does what it is supposed to do."

• Reb...
• December 10, 2024

"It controlled the amount of spasms I have a day. Drowsiness was a side effect."

• Nc ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2015

"Worked initially, but I could not handle the side effects. Had to stop as soon as possible. No issues with withdrawal."

• ver...
• March 17, 2013

"I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia) when I was 2. I've been taking baclofen for 2 years, and it's been helping me tremendously for stiffness of my legs and muscle spasm!"

• Sam...
• June 8, 2015

Baclofen "Med really did nothing for me."