Baclofen

[Neworleanslady]

I have just started taking a low dose of baclofen because my knees feel ‘stiff,’ for lack of a better word. I recently read where some of you take this in conjunction with other muscle relaxers, or have taken it in the past unsuccessfully, or other things. I was wondering if any of you feel that this drug works pretty well or if I’m just adding another pill to the regimen that I shouldn’t expect much from.

[greaterexp]

As with any other medication, it's purely a personalized thing. What works beautifully for some, doesn't do much for another, or perhaps it works well, but causes unpleasant side effects for some people. Overall, most people seem to get relief from Baclofen. I hope it works well for you.

[Neworleanslady in reply to greaterexp]

Thank you!

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Baclofen works for me. I have had to adjust it somewhat by working with my neuro. I hope that you see the benefits of taking it and it is more than just taking another med.

[Neworleanslady in reply to carolek572]

Thank you!

[rjoneslaw]

I take both baclofen 30mg x3 and tizanidine 6mg x4 a day and it works for me. I also started on Ocrevus and that took a lot of the stiffness away

[Neworleanslady]

Ok thanks

[Juleigh21]

I take Baclofen when my legs are stiff and spasming and I take Tizanidine when my back is stiff and spasming. My doc only wants me to take them when I need them b/c they can make you weaker. I take gabapentin 600 mg every night at bedtime. Everyone is different. I guess you have to find out what works for you. Trial and error😕

[Neworleanslady in reply to Juleigh21]

Oh I didn’t hear Baclofen could make one weaker