Baclofen Dosage 'Poll'

[Greg]

Less than 30 mg per day
30 - 50 mg per day
60 - 80 mg per day
90 - 110 mg per day
120 - 140 mg per day
150 - 170 mg per day
180 - 200 mg per day
210 - 230 mg per day
240 - 260 mg per day
270 mg or more per day

I'm sensitive to baclofen's insomnia-causing effects when it is taken too close to bedtime, hence my low daily dose so far, but even this dose seems to be helping with cravings. Fortunately many people don't have insomniac reactions to baclofen and some say it helps them sleep.

[eight days a week]

Originally Posted by beatle

And, of course, eight, those who have not, or do not, ever reach their switch point are welcome to post, but I don't think there are many who would feel inclined to do so based on the thread asking for at what dose you reached your switch point.

The thread title is simply 'Baclofen dosage 'poll''. There is no mention of the switch point, so Virgil could easily edit his first post to welcome contributions from those folk who never got far enough with Bac, for whatever reason, but only if he felt that was a helpful idea. Merely a suggestion on my part.

Originally Posted by Greg

I'm sensitive to baclofen's insomnia-causing effects when it is taken too close to bedtime, hence my low daily dose so far, but even this dose seems to be helping with cravings. Fortunately many people don't have insomniac reactions to baclofen and some say it helps them sleep.

Wow, I am very lucky! I sleep like an absolute dream on Bac (and I'm a lifetime problem sleeper). I do so hope this never changes...it might be the end of my Baclofen dream if it stops me sleeping properly.

[Virgil]

Originally Posted by eight days a week

The thread title is simply 'Baclofen dosage 'poll''. There is no mention of the switch point, so Virgil could easily edit his first post to welcome contributions from those folk who never got far enough with Bac, for whatever reason, but only if he felt that was a helpful idea. Merely a suggestion on my part.

Hi 8,

In the opening post of this thread, I did say "Simply indicate in your reply at which one of the baclofen dosage ranges below did you experience the 'switch' for alcohol reduction...". So, I think it's best if the thread remains as is. However, I have another suggestion - should I start another thread entitled "Did baclofen work for you?" (or words to that effect). People could simply indicate a 'Yes' or 'No' but then go on to explain in more detail about their personal experience, if they wish.

What do others think of this idea? I will only proceed if there is a general consensus (say 70% in favour) that it is worth pursuing.

V.

[craving]

Less than 30 mg per day
30 - 50 mg per day
60 - 80 mg per day
90 - 110 mg per day
120 - 140 mg per day
150 - 170 mg per day
180 - 200 mg per day
210 - 230 mg per day
240 - 260 mg per day
270 mg or more per day

[beatle]

Originally Posted by Virgil

Hi 8,

In the opening post of this thread, I did say "Simply indicate in your reply at which one of the baclofen dosage ranges below did you experience the 'switch' for alcohol reduction...". So, I think it's best if the thread remains as is. However, I have another suggestion - should I start another thread entitled "Did baclofen work for you?" (or words to that effect). People could simply indicate a 'Yes' or 'No' but then go on to explain in more detail about their personal experience, if they wish.

What do others think of this idea? I will only proceed if there is a general consensus (say 70% in favour) that it is worth pursuing.

V.

I agree -- the intention of the poll was clearly stated: to find out at which dosage a person reached their switch point. I see no reason to change the poll midway. That wouldn't make sense.

There was a thread a while back called something like "Baclofen failures" -- I didn't like this name for a thread, because I felt like it labelled people as "failures" if they couldn't tolerate the baclofen, which didn't seem fair.

But that really wasn't my point at all. It doesn't matter to me what or where people post their success or failures (bad word, bad word!). Maybe we should also start a thread on people who are somewhat successful on baclofen, but haven't hit their switch? Or maybe one on people who are successfully AF, but never hit their switch?

It's not really important to me -- my main point was that we cannot draw general conclusions about people who take baclofen based on an informal sample of self-selected respondents who have succeeded on reaching a "switch" on baclofen. If, for example, women in the dosage poll reached their switch point at about the same dosage level as men, is that significant if most women never get there, while most men get there and get there fast? (just a postulation -- not intended as a hypothesis). That's the kind of thing I was trying to point out. That's all.

[eight days a week]

Originally Posted by Virgil

Hi 8,

In the opening post of this thread, I did say "Simply indicate in your reply at which one of the baclofen dosage ranges below did you experience the 'switch' for alcohol reduction...". So, I think it's best if the thread remains as is. However, I have another suggestion - should I start another thread entitled "Did baclofen work for you?" (or words to that effect). People could simply indicate a 'Yes' or 'No' but then go on to explain in more detail about their personal experience, if they wish.

What do others think of this idea? I will only proceed if there is a general consensus (say 70% in favour) that it is worth pursuing.

V.

Quite agree V, and I don't mind either way, it was just a thought

As for other threads, some good ideas have been suggested.

I've been finding the on-topic posts in this thread very interesting indeed so far, I hope to see more!

[Lo0p]

Alright I'll weigh in.

Less than 30 mg per day
30 - 50 mg per day
60 - 80 mg per day
90 - 110 mg per day
120 - 140 mg per day
150 - 170 mg per day
180 - 200 mg per day
210 - 230 mg per day
240 - 260 mg per day
270 mg or more per day (300 mgs)

Gender: Vehemently Male
Weight: 164.4 lbs

I hit my switch twice. Both times it took me taking 300 mgs for 3 days and on the third day it was like 'click'. I also drank quite a bit for the first couple of days on 300mgs.

My maintenance is currently 175 mgs but I'm experimenting with 150 mgs to see if that will work too. My maintenance seems to be lower with the brand of baclofen called Liofen from Sun Pharm, than with Baclan from Yoo Young Pharm, where it was 200 - 250 mgs. Both are from All Day Chemist, the cheapest on the net I believe. This may be due to other factors though, I am unsure.

[beatle]

So, if you are 75kg, that means your switch was at 4mg/kg, right? Obviously that is over the range of the protocol given by Dr. A, but it has worked fabulously for you... so I hope everyone not reaching their switch at 2-3.5mg/kg will take notice (myself included).

[christyacc]

Less than 30 mg per day
30 - 50 mg per day
60 - 80 mg per day
90 - 110 mg per day
120 - 140 mg per day
150 - 170 mg per day
180 - 200 mg per day
210 - 230 mg per day
240 - 260 mg per day
270 mg or more per day

[beatle]

christy, does that mean you reached your switch at 90-110mg per day?