Can any of you tell me how long Baclofen takes to work?
I've been having cramps in thighs, calves and feet on and off now for months and this week have had nearly constant pain in my legs, which are rebelling against walking more than a few blocks (I live in NYC). The pain is keeping me awake at night and distracting me by day. My doctor suggested I try Baclofen.
I've hesitated, because I need my wits for a demanding new job I can barely do (have to try to stay the course because I've been out of work for more than a year and have debts piling up), but now I'm desperate for relief, so ready to give it a go.
She prescribed 10 mg. 3 x/day, and I just took half of one to test the effect. So far, nada. I'm wondering if any of you might weigh in on how much (or little) you felt when first taking this medication. I realize I've taken a very small dose, but I've heard this can make you dizzy, sleepy and also--big fear here--exaggerate leg weakness, so I want to test it out with caution over the weekend before I return to work.
Any advice much appreciated! (I've been taking Xanax to sleep and understand that if I take Baclofen I shouldn't take the Xanax. Wonder if that's true.)
I've been having cramps in thighs, calves and feet on and off now for months and this week have had nearly constant pain in my legs, which are rebelling against walking more than a few blocks (I live in NYC). The pain is keeping me awake at night and distracting me by day. My doctor suggested I try Baclofen.
I've hesitated, because I need my wits for a demanding new job I can barely do (have to try to stay the course because I've been out of work for more than a year and have debts piling up), but now I'm desperate for relief, so ready to give it a go.
She prescribed 10 mg. 3 x/day, and I just took half of one to test the effect. So far, nada. I'm wondering if any of you might weigh in on how much (or little) you felt when first taking this medication. I realize I've taken a very small dose, but I've heard this can make you dizzy, sleepy and also--big fear here--exaggerate leg weakness, so I want to test it out with caution over the weekend before I return to work.
Any advice much appreciated! (I've been taking Xanax to sleep and understand that if I take Baclofen I shouldn't take the Xanax. Wonder if that's true.)
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