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Is Baclofen An Opiate Drug?

Is baclofen an opiate? My doctor wants to try it out because I am in the process of quitting morphine. I am down to 15mg a day. I have degenerating discs in my neck and some in my back, also arthritis in both hips. I now have a lot of low back spasms! What would you recommend? Besides that?? Thanks Robin.
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Baclofen is a muscle relaxant used to treat painful muscle spasms seen in a number of clinical conditions like degenerating disc in the cervical and lumbar spines.
Baclofen is not an opioid drug.
Regarding the process of quitting morphine, well you have to consult a doctor for the possible use of Methadone (another opioid but with less withdrawal effects!).

Take care and say " No to drugs of abuse"
Good luck!
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Is Baclofen An Opiate Drug?

Welcome to HCM! Thanks for posting your question on HCM! Baclofen is a muscle relaxant used to treat painful muscle spasms seen in a number of clinical conditions like degenerating disc in the cervical and lumbar spines. Baclofen is not an opioid drug. Regarding the process of quitting morphine, well you have to consult a doctor for the possible use of Methadone (another opioid but with less withdrawal effects!). Take care and say No to drugs of abuse Good luck!