I've had about a 40% reduction from pre tsm so I'm pleases with that. No question - tsm reduces my intake but not as quick and as much as I'd like. I already tried 75mg for a short period as I've mentioned in an earlier post but I then had a spike so went back to 50mg. Maybe I should of given it more time.

I'll check out illuminae again over at MWO. I'm sure I read illuminae's posts but like most people on here I have to read them again when more sober

For the record I am on MWO a lot but decided to go with Topamax not Baclofen. it's really working as far as making me feel like not drinking even less than Nal alone. I'm doing the whole program as outlined in the original MWO book including nutritional supplements and hypnotic CDs. Only thing I haven't gotten to yet is the exercise piece but I've been trying to find a way to work that in. I agree with some of these guys though, with where you're at time-wise think about upping your Nal. There's some pretty funky side effects and protocol with baclofen and topomax that's a lot more complicated than nal. Good luck!

On the baclofen now for almost 3 weeks and starting to get some real success. Just got to remember to keep titrating upwards very slowly!

this is great to hear! I just got off of topa after a couple of weeks or so. I titrated up to 100 mg a day, and that stuff made me so dumb and depressed. so forgetful that I drank without my Nal a couple times with terrible results. I also went into a horrible depression. several family and personal things factored in, but the topa really kept me under. I feel better after being off of it for a day. I want to try Bac next so please keep us posted on how that's going. and I'm assuming you are still practicing TSM as well?

Hi Joe,

I'm still on NAl and will take it 1 hour before I drink for the rest of my life!!! Bac is really good but still titrating up -- really slowly. The bac helps on AF days and in time will help me hit the switch. Nal is so importnat though so keep taking it as directed every time you plan to drink.