Posted by psychobot5000 on March 27, 2011, at 13:26:43
In reply to Re: Baclofen--can it be used for sleep?, posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2011, at 12:30:05
> > > > Apparently this is a somewhat sedating med with a reasonably short half-life, that has some similarities, in its mechanism of action, to GHB--yet I can't find any mention of its being used as a hypnotic. Anyone have any insight on this?
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> > > > If Xyrem is so effective, it would seem to me that other meds that hit the same target (i.e. agonize GABA B receptors), like Baclofen, would be fitting sleep aids. Anyone used this med for that reason, or know whether or not it would be fitting?
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> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Psychbot
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> > > I don't think baclofen is too pleasant, it can cause a lot of nausea. It can also cause physical dependence. Might be better off with a standard hypnotic.
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> > Standard hypnotics don't work for me, thus the exploration of other things.
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> I suppose it might be worth a try, but I wouldn't expect too much. Also bear in mind that baclofen can cause psychiatric adverse reactions.Ah....these are details I was wondering about--it's often hard to tell from a drug sheet how burdensome the side-effects are likely to be. Thanks, Ed. I appreciate it. Maybe I'll look elsewhere.
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