241 patient evaluations for Baclofen

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Mar 20, 2009 (Started Dec 15, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for muscle spasms)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 30 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: seems to help with no drowsiness

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Mar 18, 2009 (Started Feb 20, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 15 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

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Mar 14, 2009 (Started Mar 10, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 11, 2009 (Started Jan 22, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for pain)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (fatigue, dry mouth, sleepiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: fatigue, dry mouth, sleepiness

Oct 27, 2008 (Started Jan 22, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for pain)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: fatigue, dry mouth, sleepiness

  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 6, 2009 (Started Mar 26, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: It really helps with my night spasms

  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 5, 2009 (Started Mar 06, 1989)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for muscle spasms)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 50 mg Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 22, 2009 (Started May 04, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 20, 2008 (Started May 04, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 40 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 10, 2009 (Started Nov 23, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for cramps)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (staggering gait, muscle weakness, frequent urination)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 20 mg Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: staggering gait, muscle weakness, frequent urination

  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 7, 2009 (Started Feb 02, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (fatigue, muscle weakness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: be very careful and watch closely for side effects
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: muscle weakness, fatigue

  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 24, 2009 (Started Jan 12, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for Other)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (fatigue, stomach pain, muscle weakness, frequent urination)
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Advice & Tips: It can be different for all. I just can not take the oral medication.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: muscle weakness, stomach pain, frequent urination, fatigue

  • 0 helpful marks
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