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

wildrose53
wildrose53 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Connected
edited May 2024 in Neurological impairments and pain
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: 9,376 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    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? 
  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Connected
    I was taking -5mg for3 days but Gp increased to 10mg 3 times a day. I feel doped up. Tired. No energy and unsteady 
  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Connected
    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 
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,376 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    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. 
  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Connected
    I thought other members would’ve able to help
    i thought this was a help group 
  • vikingqueen
    vikingqueen Scope Member Posts: 1,777 Championing
            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. 
  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Connected
    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 
  • JonnycJonny
    JonnycJonny Scope Member Posts: 251 Empowering
    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 
  • wildrose53
    wildrose53 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Connected
    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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