Worsening of RLS with baclofen

[ArianeGuerra]

Hi, I am taking methadone and started taking baclofen to see if it would help me better control my RLS symptoms, which were very intense. From the beginning I felt like it wasn't helping me much, my seizures got worse and I had a lot of side effects. When we decided to double the dose, to 20mg per day, I had terrible side effects and even worse symptoms in my legs. Until my doctor asked me to stop taking it and I finally had a better night's sleep. Has anyone else here had their symptoms worsen with baclofen?

[SueJohnson]

Several people have mentioned it.

[MrVimes]

I tried it about a year ago. It did not make my symptoms any worse, but it also did not make them any better so I stopped taking them. I only took 10 mg once per day (before bed).

[violetta254]

I have taken it for years. It helps me sleep with less pain but not much effect on RLS.

[Ticki]

that is the worst drug possible. In my opinion. I have literally been put on that medication three times over my life and I went psychotic each time. I really thought it was like Tourette’s of the body. I will never touch that medication again I hope you can stay away from it.❤️‍🩹