Posted by SLS on February 16, 2009, at 16:29:38
In reply to Re: 2-1/2 years later have permanent withdrawal sy, posted by chinaroses on February 16, 2009, at 16:14:45
> SLS: Hmmm. Ativan, is that Lorazapam? I had a prescription for that once for a high-anxiety plane ride situation. I still have a couple left. I could try it for a couple nights, I guess...although the thought makes me uneasy...
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> How did you come about formulating your personal theory that anti-convulsants may help with SSRI withdrawal?It comes from an understanding of kindling theory and the supposition that the symptoms of withdrawal come from the hyperexcitability of neurons along the pathways that serotonin normally modulates (inhibits).
Check out my reposts at the bottom of the Withdrawal board.
I understand your uneasiness of wanting to introduce another drug to your system. Ativan (lorazepam) for two or three days shouldn't produce tolerance or withdrawal, although this would be an interesting set of observations in an unbalanced system like yours. You might have your answers after a single dose. You could just try a single dose and report what happens.
- Scott
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