I just discovered that baclofen suppositories are useful to some people in managing their pudendal pain. I want to ask my doctor to prescribe baclofen rectal suppositories, but I'm guessing they will need to be compounded, and I have no idea what dosage to ask for. I definitely don't want baclofen pills because I hate the way oral muscle relaxers make me feel.
What is the best dosage of baclofen rectal suppositories for pudendal neuralgia?
What is the best dosage of baclofen rectal suppositories?
Re: What is the best dosage of baclofen rectal suppositories?
According to this publication they recommend a dose of 10 mg. at bedtime (HS) but that is for females and it doesn't say whether it's a vaginal or rectal suppository but I don't think that would make a difference in the dose. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6849106/
This website lists the typical adult oral doses. https://www.drugs.com/baclofen.html
In this study, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16885758/ a rectal pain medication was as effective as an oral one so it seems like the rectal dose should be the same as an oral dose. But ask your pharmacist because they should know.
Violet
This website lists the typical adult oral doses. https://www.drugs.com/baclofen.html
In this study, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16885758/ a rectal pain medication was as effective as an oral one so it seems like the rectal dose should be the same as an oral dose. But ask your pharmacist because they should know.
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
Re: What is the best dosage of baclofen rectal suppositories?
You are amazing - thank you so much!
Violet M wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 7:14 am According to this publication they recommend a dose of 10 mg. at bedtime (HS) but that is for females and it doesn't say whether it's a vaginal or rectal suppository but I don't think that would make a difference in the dose. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6849106/
This website lists the typical adult oral doses. https://www.drugs.com/baclofen.html
In this study, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16885758/ a rectal pain medication was as effective as an oral one so it seems like the rectal dose should be the same as an oral dose. But ask your pharmacist because they should know.
Violet