Posted by PaulB on June 30, 2001, at 16:08:57
In reply to How much Neurontin for SP ?, posted by jimmygold70 on June 30, 2001, at 14:57:53
> 1. What is the typical daily dose for Neurontin when treating anxiety (Social Phobia and Panic Disorder in my case ?)
> 2. What is the starting dose ? How fast should I go up ? I want to be on the safe side, though !
>
> Thanx,
> JimmyPaulB writes >
It is difficult to give guidelines on the dosing of Gabapentin for social anxiety because its manufacturer gave up on its trials for the disorder so there are no guidelines to adhere to. Starting dose overwise is 300mg a day. Gabapentin is usually taken three or four times a day in bipola depression and the dosage given for bipola depression would be much higher, even up to 4800mg in some cases.
However I did read that 1600 mg was used for anxious patients but it might be that your best bet is via a trial and error process and then you can work out whats right for you. Maybe 300mg 2xdaily to start. If its not enough then adjust your dose.
It is also worth noting that Gabapentin is not like a benzodiazepine. More of it will not produce a greater anti-anxiety effect until the point where you just fall to sleep for hours. The receptors will 'shut-down' until enough Gabapentin has been cleared so you dont what this drug to build up and up in your body because it wont be to your advantage. Whats good about Gabapentin though is that it has a short half-life-6 hours so this becomes less of a problem. People with epilepsy and bipola depression who dotake the high dosage find the anxiolytic and sedative effects subside after a few days.
This is just from what ive read though I have never taken Gabapentin but I hope this information helps.
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