Posted by Rocket Jackson on November 2, 2002, at 14:11:29
In reply to Re: Klonopin/Provigil combo for SP!, posted by disney4 on November 2, 2002, at 13:11:04
> I also take Neurontin for bipolar disorder, and my Dr mentioned a possible switch to the Gabatril. I have read some really strange reports on this site, and am afraid to make the switch, although I have read some very positive reports as well. I know people all respond differently, but I think the Neurontin is inherrantly safer than the Gabatril, due to the way its metabolized. What is your opinion on this?
> ElsieHi Elsie,
I, too, am a little confused on the Neurontin vs. Gabatril issue. There seems to be way quite a lot more anecdotal information out there on Neurontin than with Gabatril.
The info I received from a doc at a Pysch conference a few months back on Gabatril made it seem as if this is the new "wonder drug" for anxiety. He, in fact, was of the strong opinion that Gabatril is much cleaner than Neurontin due to its precise mechanism of action (GABA reuptake inhibition) and fewer "dirty" effects on other parts of the system. He also harped on the dosing issue in that Gabatril is only once, possibly twice per day as compared to Neurontin's multiple regimen. But he couldn't emphasize more the importance of the lower doses that are sufficient for anxiety treatment. He has found that the optimum ranges for anxiety are between 4-8mg (sometimes up to 12mg), and that it should be taken with food to alleviate the nausea and dizziness that seems to be common. So I'm gonna try it and find out! I'll let you know!
Of course, I have no stake in either one of the drugs (re-reading my post makes me look like a Gabatril rep :)), so I'll be as candid as possible with my experiences. I'm actually hoping the Gabatril will work so I won't have to take it as many times per day. But ultimately whatever works will have to do!
Please keep me up-to-date if you decide to make the switch to Gabatril. I definitely understand your reluctance to switching. Hopefully one will hit the spot!
Take care,
Rocket
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