Baclofen for Cerebral Spasticity User Reviews
Brand names: Lioresal, Gablofen, Fleqsuvy, Lioresal Intrathecal, Lyvispah, Ozobax, Ozobax DS
- 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."
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- 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."
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- 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."
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"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."