Posted by Rex Jones on March 13, 2001, at 23:54:13
In order to treat generalized anxiety, muscle tension, and a minor seizure disorder, I have found Meprobamate [Mother's Little Helper--Rolling Stones] to be somewhat helpful.
Meprobamate lost a lot of its popularity when the benzodiazapenes became popular. Was such a paradigm shift really merited?
On the face of it, it appears that Meprobamate, as well as the barbiturates, causes less memory impairment than the benzos and also causes more enjoyment. The enjoyment part might have been part of the reason for its decline in popularity, i.e. The Rolling Stones, yet benzos have also been revealed to be addictive and are more mind numbing. Unlike the barbiturates, Meprobamate entails a much lower risk of overdose either in isolation or in combination with alcohol.
I have found that on a higher dose 400-600 mg, a rebound of greater muscle tension and perhaps slightly elevated seizure activity [I do not have epilepsy, but a milder seizure disorder]. On lower doses 100-200 mg, I experience a reduction of anxiety and muscle tightness with no rebound.
Meprobamate has been particularly helpful for me in reducing seizures caused by Reboxetine.
In addition, I wonder if Meprobamate might be a more useful anxiolytic than the benzos for people with attention deficit disorder. Buspirone would seem like the ideal choice, but it does not have myorelaxant or anti-convulsant effects.
In any case, I find Meprobamate best if used on an as needed basis.
Best regards,
Rex
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