Posted by DC on April 17, 2000, at 18:23:42
In reply to RE: DC, posted by AndrewB on April 17, 2000, at 7:47:39
Andrew,
Wow, thanks for all the great information. I'm glad the reboxetine and amisulpride are helping you. I was very interested to read your hyphothesis about subnormal function of D2 receptor. I also think it has something to do with dopamine. The MAOI's all affect dopamine;and lots of time they work better than the ssris. But I also think social anxiety has something to do with gaba receptors. Klonipan is often helpful and so it neurontin. 100mg three times a day might be a good starting dose, but you might need to get up to 300-400mg 3-4/day. The company that makes neurontin is now testing a new drug called pregabalin for anxiety and bipolar disorder. Basically, it's a slightly modified version of neurontin. Right now they conducting a study at Yale Anxiety Disorders Clinic, trying Pregabalin for social phobia. I was going to do it, but decided not because of the restriction on all other meds. I wonder if this drug might work even better for me than neurontin. I'll call the clinic and ask the guy if it seems to be helping people. (But he is so uptight he will probably refuse to say anything).
Good luck, DC
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