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Old 09-22-2010, 11:18 PM
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Baclofen is not a medication for vertigo. It's a medication for spasticity. Spasticity is probably best described as muscle stiffness. Like muscle spasms in the leg (i.e. charley horses) and The Hug, which is a sensation like someone is hugging you around your ribs. Usually it's not a very comforting "hug".

Baclofen relaxes the muscles and sometimes helps with the pain that spasticity can trigger.

One of it's listed side effects is actually dizziness. I know when I take too much that it can make my head spin a bit more and I'll feel more wobbly.

If you're having vertigo, you can ask your neuro/doctor for an anti-emetic, like Meclizine or Dramamine.
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