Posted by jaby on March 11, 2002, at 11:03:41
In reply to Re: Calcium Channel Blockers » jaby, posted by JohnX2 on March 11, 2002, at 10:24:43
Hey John,
I've read a lot of good posts from you. I have problems with GAD/depression. I have used most of the more conventional meds, but haven't had a doctor that has been willing to let me try out different benzos, which I would like to do with caution.Anyhow, I had read from a post here (maybe not the best source) I think that lamictal effects the calcium channels. If it does indeed have an effect on the NMDA receptors, I think that would warrant consideration of calcium regulation since it seems to be one of the more important ions involved at this site.
I currently take 3.75 mg diazepam and 3200 mg neurontin. I am also trying to play with a start up/washout deal with lamictal. I was totally cured for 2 days when I first took it, had that gradually diminish, and then just experienced side effects. Yesterday was my first day of the re-trial and it hasn't been like before.
I honestly think that I just have an anxiety disorder, which hasn't been treated correctly. Again, I woul dlike to try different benzos since they seem to be most effective. Since I have not been adequatelty treated and have had to deal with this for 5 years now, I think it has been allowed to tranform into other things.
So how do you like topomax? It's one I would like to try, but am turned off by it's dumbing profile. I have troubles with my neurontin and recall already.
I think it may have been you that was thinking of trying a CCB. In what little research there has been, it seems that nimodipine(sp?) has shown the most promise. It is very expensive however.
I would be curious to hear if you have tried a CCB as well as what meds have done what best for you.
Thanks.
> Hi,
>
>
> I have chronic tension headaches (been through many treatments).
> Also bad bruxism (teeth grinding). This is exacerbated by
> SSRIs like Zoloft.
>
> Can I pick your brain and swap stories?
>
> I found Topamax, Klonopin, and Serzone effective
> cures.
>
> I also take Lamictal for Bipolar II disorder.
>
> But Lamictal doesn't help the headache, in fact
> if I raise the dose too much, things get worse.
> Neurontin doesn't help much either.
>
> Are you just taking the meds for tension headache?
>
> I've read that CCB may be healpful in some cases
> to help headaches. what medicines were you thinking?
>
> Can you give us some insight on Lamictal's calcium
> ion channel mode of action (any research ptrs would
> be interesting)? I haven't really heard much about that
> one.
>
> Thanks a lot!
>
> -John
>
>
> > Has anyone had any luck with CCB's? I have had my best response to neurontin and lamicatal which have significant effects on the calcium ion channels. So this seems like it might make sense and overlap with the tension headches I experience. I would appreciate all input (whether it makes sense, experiences, etc.). Thanks.
poster:jaby
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