Purpose:Stiffness/Spasticity(Started Jan 12, 2004)
Date
Dosage
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Dec 31, 2008
18 mg
Daily
Major
None
Always
Not at all
Aug 21, 2008
18 mg
Daily
Major
Moderate
Always
A little
Side effects:
Dreams about teeth, worsening burning feeling at calves, feet & toes., Weight gain, Hair loss (alopecia)
Date
Dec 31, 2008
Advice & Tips
I take all 3 of my pills at night, I only take them just before going to bed, my family call these my loopy pills. I don't have leg issues with these pills. I can't take these during the day as they'lll literally knock me out like a light.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 21, 2008
Advice & Tips
I know alot of people don't use IVSM but I wouldn't be walking, talking, if it wasn't for this med. For the first time I'm now on 4AP for a flare and it's working great, Hopefully I won't have to use this again but I will if need be,