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Re: mood disorders/klonopin,zoloft,pot,alcohol..... » mJim

Posted by Louis on September 21, 2000, at 12:37:26

In reply to mood disorders/klonopin,zoloft,pot,alcohol....., posted by mJim on September 3, 2000, at 7:05:07

I have bipolar disorder and have unsuccessfully tried the usual litany of meds. As a classical musician I especially cannot suffer the loss of coordination and tremors in my hands, which have been a side effect of far too many of the prescription drugs.

Though I am feeling quite well at the moment, a therapist recently suggested that I consider trying Neurontin. Of course, it would be written 'off label' as it is for diabetics.

In the past, I have used Marihuana for self-medication and only small amounts in the evening. I don't feel that I abused the drug, though it is illegal. I have spoken with a psychiatrist who has, in the past, prescribed Marinol to good effect for bipolar disorder. However, it would have to be written off label.

If I was an adult who had HIV, or even a child with cancer, I could use Marinol. However, currently, the Feds (Big Brother) pull licenses of doctors who write Marinol off label.

What I don't understand is: why would someone suggest neurontin off label for a bipolar disorder when they would not even consider my using Marinol off label for the same purpose?

I mean 'off label' is 'off label' isn't it?


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