Posted by tensor on November 26, 2009, at 7:14:46
In reply to Re: Lyrica and BZD discontinuation » tensor, posted by SLS on November 26, 2009, at 6:56:36
> Another drug with some evidence of helping with benzodiazepine withdrawal is Trileptal (oxcarbazepine). I'm big on the use of anticonvulsants to treat BZD, SRI, and alcohol withdrawals. Of course, Lyrica (pregabalin) is an anticovulsant, too. I just don't know why it never occurred to me that it be a candidate for treating withdrawal.
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> You might want to take a quick look at a thread I started a few years ago. Don't worry. It's not required reading. :-)
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/20050214/msgs/460726.html
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> - Scott
>Hi Scott!
Yes, I'm aware of Trileptal. It seems like several anticonvulsants are effective, but what about Lamictal? I have taken Lamictal in the past and I tolerated it well and I would not be reluctant to use it again. Only question is if it is as effective as Trileptal, not much information on it on the internet. Given their similar mechanisms of action, one would think it should be a viable choice. I could also benefit from Lamictal in other ways.
Have you taken Trileptal? If so, how are the side effects?/tensor
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