restarting baclofen?

[cowgal]

I really want to restart the baclofen, don't know for sure if it is safe, but will run it by the neurologist/ my primary care doctor..............seems everything is spiraling back to my old ways, anxiety, eating, drinking etc.............not good.............anyone have any advice, don't worry I am not going to do anything until i talk to my docs..............but really was doing so well on it!! I want my old self back!

MA:l:h:l:h

[cash]

restarting baclofen?

Hey Cowgal - didn't I read you ran out and that is why you stopped? I haven't tried it yet so can't help you there. But how long since you stopped? Do you need to start from scratch again.

[tiptronic_ct]

restarting baclofen?

Hey, MA

I guess you'll have to start again at the beginning, but at least you have the wisdom of previous experience to guide you.

In my case, I should have stocked up on sufficient baclofen before I started titrating up. I didn't have ANY side effects at low doses (less than about 160mg), and I could have titrated up faster. Instead, I ran out and had to start from scratch three weeks later.

On the other hand, if you WERE affected badly by somnolence, you'll know that its better to titrate up nice and slowly so that your body adjusts to the bac.

If I remember correctly, you also had a dodgy brand at one stage. At least you'll know what to get this time round.

What follows below is based on my own experience, because I've used the meds I'm referring to and have done some research on them. It is to illustrate the importance of approaching your meds holistically - i.e. understanding how they interact with one another, with AL, as well as others factors.

You're also on Wellbutrin right now, aren't you? Same here. Wellbutrin has a stimulant effect on most people using it, so that would help to counteract daytime somnolence. You could look at adapting your bac dosing schedule accordingly. E.g. taking more during the daytime to sort of build up the indifference effect before you get home and might start thinking about drinking?

Just a word of warning: when I researched Wellbutrin when it was prescribed to me, I came across several references that it is extremely dangerous to drink while taking it. It amplifies the effect of AL. There are several reports of people blacking out completely, doing things they cannot remember (especially aggressive behaviour) etc. Alcohol and anti-depressants do not mix well!!!

Trazodone (Molipaxin), for example, should be administered with care in patients also taking muscle relaxants (like bac), since it amplifies the effect. You're likely to experience weight loss, and its not recommended for patients who already have problems maintaining a healthy weight.

Mirtazipine (Remeron), on the other hand, has the side effect of causing weight gain - you tend to be constantly hungry. The same warning as with AL and Wellbutrin applies. It amplifies the effect dramatically.

In my case, I'm taking Wellbutrin (300mg XR) and 15mg Remeron at night. Thankfully, I'm AF. If I were to drink, the consequences are likely to be disastrous.

To make a long story short: I believe that if you were drinking and taking ADs at the same time, there is a huge danger to you. Absolutely no easy answers, I'm afraid :-(

[tiptronic_ct]

restarting baclofen?

Oh, and I just wanted to add a :l:l or two

[cowgal]

restarting baclofen?

thanks tip

I plan to go af from now til I get the bac, but it is going to be rough for the next few days, I really wonder about the welbutrin even working, I feel so depressed even without drinking............guess it is part of the greiving process, reading up on divorce, support groups etc...........will need all the support I can get, but DEFINITELY want back onto bac,esp since all these bad habits are coming back............the anxiety is killing me!!!

And Cash, I didn't run out, my husband (soon to be ex) dumped them down the toilet, I think.............???I wish it wasn't a long weekend!!!! AAAUUURRGH!!!:upset:

thx again, u guys are great:thanks:

MA:l:h

[tiptronic_ct]

restarting baclofen?

cowgal;805792 wrote: I really wonder about the welbutrin even working, I feel so depressed even without drinking............

ADs take time to start making a difference. In my case, both Trazodone & Wellbutrin took about a month before I saw a noticeable effect.

And Wellbutrin has done NOTHING for my smoking My psychiatrist was very surprised at that.

[cowgal]

restarting baclofen?

ok

won't give up on the wellbutrin, hugs, lots of them back!!!:l:l:l:l:l

MA:h

[craving]

restarting baclofen?

Wellbutrin (Bupropion) has done a lot of damage to me when drinking on it.
At the same time Bupropion has helped me a lot on overcoming very difficult passages in my life.

If you can try to cut down on the alcohol. Bupropion+alcohol will have you loose control very fast over alcohol. My addiction got very fast very strong. I am just 3 years drinking and my craving was as strong as for some people with 10+ years drinking!!

check out this thread https://www.mywayout.org/community/f2...ism-40171.html

[cowgal]

restarting baclofen?

trying to

I haven't really drank THAT much, but any is too much for this gal..........will try like hell to go straight home tomorrow and straight to bed, wake up feeling somewhat normal.......pray and hope I will, am thinking of all the folks on chat tonight on my way home and that will give me strength............the first couple days are the roughest.........I have been over 13 hrs without it, so no withdrawals is a good sign that I haven't overdone it..........but like I said, even 1-2 is too many!!!!

Thanks Craving, you have helped, :thanks:

MA:l:h

[gyco]

restarting baclofen?

hi cowlady nc to hav u back,the only thing i can say ive been where u are,it is not nc not to drink,ive been on anti depressents for 10 years,,after being on them for tht long i had to make a decision,im not on them anymore and i live a happy life other then the pain i have,anxiety is not nice,i know,there are many that have to be on them the rest of there life s ,i beleive it is an other alternative to drinking,researching the net on what all these medications has helped me also,by the way read the label my dear friend,u cant drink when taking them,your choice a life with Al,or meds,i do wish you wel gyco

[cowgal]

restarting baclofen?

Thx

Gyco, thanks for your feedback too, all this is helping to give me strength for the af commitment, I had always tried to be there for others to help, now the returns are 10x what I have given, undeserving, but thanks, this site is my lifeline!


Lots of love,

MA

[gyco]

restarting baclofen?

hey cowlady you take care life is hard but your rt we got each other in the hard times you be strong never forget to ask for help gykes

[sami]

restarting baclofen?

Cawgal, you said that you had been reading books on divorce...one that I wish I had read when I was going through my divorce is Spiritual Divorce: Divorce As a Catalyst for an Extraordinary Life by Debbie Ford.
You may already have plenty of reading, but if not, you might consider this one as something to help you get through all the yucky stuff you are enduring now.

[cowgal]

restarting baclofen?

tanks Sami

I will try to find that (probably at library ), I need all the guidelines, advice possible, looking for support group here in Tally, hard to find!?? will check out some churches?? at least I have plenty of friends here, and being AF helps me deal w/ the shit alot better than if I drink.....................

MA:l:h