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Is Cutting Tablet Baclofen In Half Safe?
Question: I am taking Baclofen 10mg at bedtime. Is cutting the tablets in half to 5 mg. safe? I am trying to discontinue this medicine.
Brief Answer:
Yes, it can be discontinued
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Baclofen is usually given 3 times a day, so if you are using it once daily then this would be considered a low dose which significantly reduces the chance of any withdrawal symptoms or problems occurring.
You can reduce it to the 5 mg.
If baclofen has been used for a long period of time, it should be tapered off over 1 to 2 weeks, some persons taper over a longer period of time.
Withdrawal symptoms do not occur in everyone, most have no problems at all. Withdrawal symptoms that can occur are anxiety, delusions, seizures.
It would be best to speak to your doctor to let him or her know that you wish to stop the medication.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
Yes, it can be discontinued
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Baclofen is usually given 3 times a day, so if you are using it once daily then this would be considered a low dose which significantly reduces the chance of any withdrawal symptoms or problems occurring.
You can reduce it to the 5 mg.
If baclofen has been used for a long period of time, it should be tapered off over 1 to 2 weeks, some persons taper over a longer period of time.
Withdrawal symptoms do not occur in everyone, most have no problems at all. Withdrawal symptoms that can occur are anxiety, delusions, seizures.
It would be best to speak to your doctor to let him or her know that you wish to stop the medication.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
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