Posted by Rick on September 30, 1999, at 11:41:04
In reply to Re: Neurontin follow-up, posted by Jen on September 30, 1999, at 11:06:07
> Hi, Carmen
>
> Yes, Nerontin is one of the new AED's. It was originally intended to be a GABA agonist, but its actual mechanism of action is unknow. For example, it doesn't increase whole brain levels of GABA. There appear to be a number of people who benefit fromm Nerontin (Gabapentin), but its efficacy is not universal across all with generalized sub-type social phobia. I've tried it up to 3600 mg/day, with no apparent effect. However, if it works for you, I'd definitely keep on it. The etiology of social phobia is still very poorly understood. Which neurotransmitters are implicated? Is there a combination of neurotransmitters? Which nerotransmitter subtypes are key? Are all the sub-type receptors known? Etc. Etc.
>
> By the way, congratulations and my wishes for continued good luck.Carmen - Great news about your success with Neurontin for SP. The August study showed significant, but not overly impressive, impact of Neurontin on SP. But what's important, of course, is what works for YOU, and apparently this has "clicked" for your body chemistry and symptoms.
Can I ask a few questions?:
-- How much Neurontin are you taking, and when?
-- What other meds (if any) do you take?
-- Are/were you hypertensive or fast heartbeat?
-- How long did it take for results to kick in?
-- Briefly, what are your primary SP symptoms (as
Jen said, there is wide variation by person).
Does the Neurontin work better for some of
your symptoms than others?Thanks in advance for this useful info!
Rick
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