Posted by Crazy Horse on August 3, 2006, at 9:14:14
In reply to Re: If Neurontin didn't help me, should I give LYR » yxibow, posted by Phillipa on August 1, 2006, at 20:34:23
> My pdoc said it was like topamax helped headaches was she wrong? Love Phillipa
yes, Lyrica (pregabalin) is used 'off label' for depression, GAD, and social anxiety. It is an anti-epileptic that is excellent for multiple illnesses; diabetic peripheral neuropathy, chronic pain issues, GAD, depression and social phobia (the studies show that for depression, GAD, and social phobia, doses need to be higher, in the 600 mg. range. Lyrica is 3-10 times stronger as a gabanergic analogue than neurontin. Low dose lyrica=sedation, high dose=significant improvent for depression, GAD, and social anxiety.
Lyrica stabilizes electrical energy inthe brain, thus reducing over stimulation of electrical signals in the brain. It mimics GABA action, acting as a natural 'nerve calming agent.'
I have had 7 VERY GOOD DAYS in a row of Lyrica at 600 mgs. Mood is elevated, i have had no anxiety, i feel motivated, pro-social, and am able to really enjoy life. I just hope and pray it continues to work this well for me.
Monte
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