r/BACLOFEN

About a year ago, I got hurt pretty badly. I could barely stand up or function normally. I went back and forth between my family doctor and a chiropractor, had X-rays done, and was desperate for answers and relief.

My doctor prescribed Baclofen. I was hesitant to take it because I’ve always hated taking medication. Even with broken ribs in the past, I refused stronger pain meds like oxycodone or tramadol. I’ve never had issues with drugs or alcohol ( I just genuinely don’t like taking anything unless I absolutely have to.)

Eventually, I decided to take the Baclofen exactly as prescribed, only when needed.

Physically, I started feeling better day by day. But I also noticed some unexpected changes. I had more energy, couldn’t sit still, became extremely productive, and I was sleeping better too.

Then came another side effect I wasn’t expecting at all.

I started feeling intensely… aroused out of nowhere. Strong enough that it genuinely concerned me. There were days I felt so physically sensitive and uncomfortable that I actually made another appointment with my doctor to ask what was going on.

I had already mentioned it to my husband because it was affecting both my body and my thoughts in a way I couldn’t really ignore or control. The best way I can describe it is: for me, Baclofen acted almost like “female Viagra.” And I’m honestly not joking. He loved it.

Has anyone else ever experienced something similar with this medication?

Ive been foing through a hard time and Im about to sleep. Idk if ill ne okay but I wont call for help or go to the hospital.

Update:

I overdosed, im very sick in the hospital. After 15hrs of it in my system, im coherent. EMS said I took a lethal dose. Im alive, and very hard to kill apparently. The nurses are kind and making me feel safe. My body feel very depressed anxious and weak with extreme nausea

took high doses of baclofen (~60–100 mg/day) for about a week, and I recently tried to reduce it. Now I’m experiencing extreme internal chatter, racing thoughts, panic, restlessness, and weird mental sensations, even when I’m lying down. I also notice temperature sensitivity, flushed face, and physical tension.
I’ve never had these symptoms before, and it’s really overwhelming. I also took some Xanax to help calm down, but I want to avoid further sedatives because of rebound depression.
Has anyone else experienced this after a short period of high-dose baclofen?
How long did it take for the internal chatter and panic to calm down?
Are there safe ways to help my nervous system settle and sleep without benzodiazepines?
Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated — I just want to understand if this is temporary and will improve.
Thank you!

first time i took 75 mg 3 times a day last 3 days but what happened is i have severe vomiting and i was vomiting 2 days and then the vomiting stops and now im only still feeling the sedation waves and im very very dehydrated has anybody goon through this is theres any possible recovery cuz im in my 3rd day and i still feel the sedation like day one is this a permanent reaction also i have severe brain fog and like my head is sedated and around my neck if anybody can relate please give any help also i have anxiety and im relestless

Hey!

How do you guys handle the terrible fatigue caused by baclofen?

I often find myself fall asleep in front of my computer in my office and taking long noon naps. I can barely get up from my bed at the morning.

I am typically a very energetic person but I find myself so tired all the time after started taking baclofen.

Any tips from baclofen vets?

Thanks!

I recently used baclofen to cold turkey 12gpd phenibut use well for a day to hold me over really lol. how long does each dose last? is it true itll take 1-2 hours to kick in to?

Hi,

Terrible sciatic nerve injury that causes bad muscle tightness in my one leg (ESPECIALLY CALF AND FOOT) —this is due to a severe back injury and subsequent surgeries.

Been on Baclofen 70mg for about 5 years.

I like the feeling of Baclofen, ir does help some but wondering if Flexeril would be better? I am also experiencing a side effect from Baclofen which is watery semen and this does not seem to be much of an issue listed with Flexeril (from what I researched).

Has anyone switched or been on each (at separate times)? If so, how did you find the two compared to each other? Effectiveness and Side Effects? (I know we are all different just curious on some general experiences).

Thanks!

Hi i took 50mg yesterday and in 2 hours i started feeling really really dizzy i needed to lay down the whole day and even when laying i was extremly dizzy and im nauseous and i cant focus with both my eyes its weird its like staring i keep dissociating please help This is my first time taking big dose i never take baclofen everyday only 10mg here and 20 mg there but it would be like once or twice a week

Hello Reddit,

Im a recovering addict, I want something to help me with my extreme cravings to substances especially pregabalin I'm still on it but trying to taper off slowly.

I take baclofen occasionally but end up passing out sleeping out of nowhere.

How is it supposed to feel alone?

I really wanna know but I don't know how it is supposed to feel alone without pregabalin.

Are they anything similar?

I'm scared of living without pregabalin, and scared I might end up in another cycle.

I know I have a substance abuse issue but is that even possible with baclofen?

And i didnt go to the hospital because i would lose my job and then i cant pay my major loan which would equal life in jail

Will i end up there anyway?

Please help

First off fuck all the spelling mistakes english isnt my first language.

Edit : this is a fucked post but im in major withdrawals and i got no time to be fancy and all … well edit this from now on

Been taking baclofen for like 4 years on and off already quit over 5 times of major doses upwards off 500 mg daily cold turkey in the phsyc hospital because i ended up badly

But now ive been taking 400 mg daily for 2 months straight and i need to quit in 3 weeks max not debatele

How can i make it work with 100 mg daily for now?

Main current symptoms

when i miss my dose my body shakes crazy …

i hear my family screaming while they are all sleeping …

i havnt slept in like a week weather i took it or no

Also when i close my eyes i enter another dimension for hours thinking its real until i snap out of it

Not to mention all the other shit…

just took 200 mg and i feel fine compared to not having any 24 hours ago

fine as in still shaking and hullucanting … how the fuck they make me cold turkey in hospital without dying and basically just like 20 mg vallium?

I got no other meds to help whatsoever besides i can take like 100 mg baclofen daily

Edit : Thank god you let me post this when i just made this dummy account

Ive quit pregabalin over 2000 mg day daily for 4 years cold turkey and i didnt feel like 20% this shit here

Why is that? Only anxiety depression etc

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