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Hi, my name is wildrose53! I need advice on tapering Baclofen.

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wildrose53
wildrose53 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
edited May 7 in Chronic pain and pain management
Hi I’m new here and need as I need advice on tapering Baclofen which I ve been taking for 6 days 
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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 4,898 Scope online community team
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    Heya @wildrose53 and welcome to the community. I hope you're doing ok today?

    Unfortunately we're unable to give any medical advise here, but hopefully one of our regulars has been through something similar and could offer some support? 
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  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
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    I was taking -5mg for3 days but Gp increased to 10mg 3 times a day. I feel doped up. Tired. No energy and unsteady 
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  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
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    I should have said was taking 5mg baclofen 3 times a day but increased to 10mg  3 times a day 4 days abo
    i would also line help on tapering 5mg diazepam which I’ve been taking since 30th April 
    I feel very dopey. Unsteady on standing up and very sleepy all the time.
    I was put on both of these for excruciating muscle spasms. 
    Please can anyone guide me 
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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 4,898 Scope online community team
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    Hi @wildrose53 as said, we can't give medical advise unfortunately. Diazepam made me very drowsy too. If you're having unwanted side effects, I'd recommend speaking to your GP asap. 
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  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
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    I thought other members would’ve able to help
    i thought this was a help group 
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    vikingqueen Scope Member Posts: 1,459 Disability Gamechanger
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            Many people help but no one can give you medical advise. It may harm you if misinformation is given. 
               Speak to your GP as soon as you can. 
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  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
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    My Gp is telling me to reduce to 4.5mg but that is crazy after onky being on it 9 days 
    ive read you can just stop if not bern in it 24 weeks 
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  • JonnycJonny
    JonnycJonny Scope Member Posts: 134 Courageous
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    Diazepam - once better know under the brand name Valium - is known to make users drowsy - it is sometimes prescribed for insomnia. Tapering medication is a something you must talk to your health professional about - no one here will offer guidance on medical matters.

    Best wishes 
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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,844 Disability Gamechanger
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    wildrose53 said:
    I thought other members would’ve able to help
    i thought this was a help group 
    It is but as non of us are GP's we refrain from giving medication advice, as the after is Monday I can only suggest you contact your GP for help and advice.
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  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
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    I had hoped people woukd be able to advise as Drs seem to want quick tapers  and I’m trying to avoid withdrawAls 
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