# Baclofen advice **URL:** \ **Category:** Everyday living\ **Created:** [11 September 2011 10:39 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/baclofen-advice/38440 "2011-09-11T10:39:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2011 10:39 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/baclofen-advice/38440/1 "2011-09-11T10:39:28Z")
Hi, Taken my first tablet today, reading the side effects im a bit worried. Has anyone had any problems with Baclofen? Any responce would be great thanks! Michelle x ---
**Author:** ![Bouncy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Bouncy](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Bouncy)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2011 11:10 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/baclofen-advice/38440/2 "2011-09-11T11:10:04Z")
I think you’ll find that lots of people take it with no problem at all, tho’ it’s always good to be aware of possible side effects. Hope it helps you B x ---
**Author:** ![yawn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/e95f7d/32.png) [@yawn](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/yawn)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2011 11:47 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/baclofen-advice/38440/3 "2011-09-11T11:47:21Z")
Helped with my spasms, brought them under control however down side if you reduce quickly you will end up with very heavy clumbsy legs. Neuro asked if I was ok with them as some find them hard to get along with. For what reason Ive no idea, but I am fine, weaning them down now as Im taking too many pills. Think the idea of gradually increasing the doseage is so your not asleep all the time. They made me very drousey at first, then after a few weeks never noticed I was taking them. bren x ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2011 12:00 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/baclofen-advice/38440/4 "2011-09-11T12:00:45Z")
Thanks for all your replys, you have put my mind at ease. Michelle x ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2011 12:58 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/baclofen-advice/38440/5 "2011-09-11T12:58:32Z")
Hi, the main thing with baclofen for me, is it can cause falls, as it is a muscle relaxing drug. it`s great for reducing spasms/spasticity. I take 30 mg a day now, but was up to 70mg at one time. Face to pavemnet happened often! Best take `em at night, then you`re in bed and hence safer! luv Pollx ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2011 21:39 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/baclofen-advice/38440/6 "2011-09-11T21:39:31Z")
Thanks Polly, Im only on 5mg at the moment, i’ll keep your advice in mind thanks ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [12 September 2011 15:01 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/baclofen-advice/38440/7 "2011-09-12T15:01:14Z")
Hi there, I’ve been on low dose Baclofen 10 mg daily for 18 months, no side effects so do’nt worry. xx Peter ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [12 September 2011 15:03 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/baclofen-advice/38440/8 "2011-09-12T15:03:40Z")
Hi there, I’ve been on low dose Baclofen 10 mg daily for 18 months, no side effects so do’nt worry. xx Peter