Posted by Greg on May 1, 2000, at 13:40:16
In reply to Tianeptine and Topamax (long), posted by Anna P. on May 1, 2000, at 12:39:51
Anna,
I'm going to end up being kind of useless here, but....The only thing here I can speak about with any relative intelligence is the Neurontin. I've taken Neurontin for a while for aches and pains from a prior back surgery. I have noticed that when the pain coinsides with an anxiety attack it seems to calm the anxiety as well as helping with the pain. I never really thought about it being an answer for anxiety, but who knows? It might be worth speaking to a doc about.
This could all be in my head too, most everything else is.... :-)
Waiting patiently, now there's something I haven't tried.Peace,
Greg
> Hello there. I'm on Tianeptine and Topamax now for two reasons:
> 1)having treatment resistant depression
> 2)have no other choices at the moment
> 3)major symptoms are lack of energy, psychomotor slowdown, fatigue
> The combo Tianeptine-Topamax has a stimulating effect which is good, no cognitive problems.
> However, together with Tianeptine it causes anxiety. This combo has brought me out from dysfunctional state (not being able to do anything). It doesn't cause the sexual dysfunction, but I do gain weight on it as I crave sweets.
> But, having problems with anxiety since my early 20-ies, this is no good chemical match for me. I feel on it like I was in my early 20-ies:anxious, oversensitive, too emotional. This is not good. But anxiety is the major problem. I've learn to control my anxiety
> years ago through SSRI's and therapy, now , I'm back at my previous level.
>
> I'm affraid to change my medications but I need to do something. My major problem is anxiety. What are my choices?
>
> Change the base medication? But to which? There is only left Amineptine and Parnate. Cardiac effects that I got after moclobemide exclude Parnate already, as well as stimulants.
>
> Should I try Neurontin (has antianxiety effects)?
>
> I'm still waitingpatiently for my shipments of amineptine and amisulpride
>
> Anna P
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