Yeah V. So true. Sooooo true.

I've been taking all of my dose right before i hit the gym at 5:15 because I didn't want any in my system while I was exercising because, well, it's a muscle relaxant and I figured it wouldn't kick in until I was done. They warn you to not partake in activities that may require muscle tone and I think weightlifting would certainly qualify. It does not have that effect on me at all! I've never noticed anything even remotely resembling weakness with baclofen. So yesterday I started taking it in divided doses at 12:00 and 4:00 before I hit the gym, to try and mitigate the insomnia and because it doesn't cause any atonia for me. Strike two for bac's SE profile for me... At least it still works for what I want it to, something which isn't even mentioned as a possible therapeutic benefit or side effect of the drug.

edit: "WARNING! May make you sober and save your life!" --- I seem to have missed that one

How goes it V?

Hi Lo0p,

Thanks for asking.

Today marks exactly two weeks on baclofen. I'm still slowly ramping up the dose. Nothing to report really, as yet. Side-effects are minimal - still some tiredness in the evening. Fall asleep watching TV (and that's even when watching interesting programmes).

All the best.

V.

What dose are you up to if you don't mind me asking?

Hi Lo0p,

As of tomorrow, I'm on 20mg three times a day. I'll be on that dose for 3 - 4 days and then ramp up once again.

V.

V -- I, along with others continue to watch with interest. You deserve to have this work after all you've been through. Fingers crossed! And, it may benefit some to know your impressions of how baclofen affects your anxiety. Thanks for hanging in there with us.

(My bold) Oh yes - I am absolutely fascinated to see how this goes for your V (and naturally wishing you all the very best )

eight

Virgil, thank you so much for keeping us informed on your progress with Baclofen. There are a few of us that are seriously considering giving it a try after the new year. I for one have done a lot of reading over at MWO about the drug but feel I know you and would be more inclined to try it after hearing of your progress. Bless you~

Hi Lena, 8 and LaBear,

I appreciate your kind words. Rest assured, I will continue to report any developments with baclofen. I fully understand that those members who suffer with anxiety will have a special interest in baclofen. That's precisely why it is of interest to me as it potentially could kill two birds with one stone - anxiety and alcoholism (note that I itemize them in that order).

My best to you all and...

Happy Christmas!

V.

Merry Christmas Virgil - I have been away from the site for awhile but just peeking in today for a few minutes. I'm so extremely happy that you have started Bac...I hope it's the answer for you. You deserve to be free from this silly hell of alcohol.

Best of luck with the Baclofen - you are in the thoughts of many

~Happy