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Baclofen Treatment Report

Category: Prescription Drugs

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3 patient evaluations for Baclofen taken for the purpose of 'ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)' with a perceived effectiveness rating of None None None None None

HappyPhysicist

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

ALS: 2 yrs

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: moderate
by HappyPhysicist
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**Purposes:** ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and Muscle cramps *(Started Jan 05, 2013)*
Date	Dosage	ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness	Muscle cramps Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Mar 05, 2013		None		None	Never	Not at all
Mar 01, 2013	As needed	None	None	None	Usually	A little

Date: Mar 05, 2013
Advice & Tips: Did not seem to help my cramps at all.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Mar 01, 2013
Advice & Tips: ineffective for controlling cramps
Cost: < $25 monthly

0 helpful marks

speechlessinseattle

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

ALS: 6 yrs

Bulbar: mild

Arms: none

Chest: none

Legs: moderate
by speechlessinseattle
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**Purposes:** ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and Stiffness/Spasticity *(Started Feb 01, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness	Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jun 29, 2012	100 mg Daily	None	Moderate	Mild	Always	Not at all
Sep 17, 2011	100 mg Daily		Moderate	Mild	Always	Not at all
Nov 14, 2010	100 mg Daily		Major	None	Always	Somewhat
Sep 02, 2010	60 mg Daily		Moderate	Mild	Always	Not at all
Aug 08, 2009	40 mg Daily		Moderate	Mild	Usually	Not at all
Jul 16, 2009	20 mg Daily		Major	Moderate	Usually	A little
May 26, 2009	20 mg Daily		Moderate	Mild	Always	A little

Side effects:: Muscle weakness, Staggering walk

Date: Nov 14, 2010
Advice & Tips: If you think the baclofen is not working, stop taking it and you will see how much it really does work.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Sep 02, 2010
Advice & Tips: increased urination
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Aug 08, 2009
Advice & Tips: If you need it, take it. It helps.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Jul 16, 2009
Advice & Tips: decreases stiffness and makes walking easier.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: May 26, 2009
Advice & Tips: there is a very fine line between what is needed to reduce spasticity, and taking to much so muscle weakness is intensified. everyone taking this drug should know what the line is, as not to be counter productive.
Cost: < $25 monthly

0 helpful marks

Arabella38

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

ALS: 3 yrs

Bi-Pap Wheelchair

Bulbar: moderate

Arms: severe

Chest: moderate

Legs: moderate
by Arabella38
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**Purposes:** ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and Pain *(Started Mar 19, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness	Pain Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Apr 30, 2009	10 mg Daily	None	Slight	Severe	Always	Very

Side effects:: Muscle weakness, Head pressure, Fatigue, Dry mouth (xerostomia), Depressed mood

Date: Apr 30, 2009
Advice & Tips: possible side effects

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