Posted by ed_uk2010 on March 27, 2011, at 7:10:16
In reply to Baclofen--can it be used for sleep?, posted by psychobot5000 on March 25, 2011, at 12:05:33
> 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,
> PsychbotI 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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