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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Baclofen

Posted on Wed, 6 Jan 2016

Question: I have taken 10mg of baclofen once a day for 30 days what is the best way to stop?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to know why you were taking Baclofen .

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for posting your query.

Well I need to know first for what purpose you have been taking Baclofen and for how long you have taken it .

Kindly let me know these details.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (18 minutes later)

I had a siatic nerve acting up it has stopped bothering after physical therapy.

I have taken 10mg tablet once a day 30 days for siaticia Physical therapy took care of it since I only took 10mg at night Iwant to stop taking baclofen.

Answered by Dr. Divakara (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stop it once for all.

Detailed Answer:
HI

If you are very much comfortable and there is no pain then you cam stop it altogether. It doesn't need any weaning off stratergy.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar