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Posted by jpa on March 19, 2014, at 16:51:14
I'm considering trying Gabitril for anxiety and sleep before I throw in the towel. Any Gabitril success stories out there??
Posted by Guy on March 19, 2014, at 17:40:29
In reply to gabitril, posted by jpa on March 19, 2014, at 16:51:14
I don't know what you mean by "throw in the towel," but it sounds rather ominous. Keep in mind there is always Zyprexa if you get really desperate. You might be able to get away with a small dose of, say, 5 mg. It is almost certain to help with sleep and anxiety. My former psychiatrist says it's known as "the Cadillac of psychiatric medications." Hope you find some relief soon.
Posted by Phillipa on March 19, 2014, at 17:51:12
In reply to Re: gabitril, posted by Guy on March 19, 2014, at 17:40:29
How is it different from gabapentin? I don't know? Phillipa
Posted by brk23 on March 19, 2014, at 17:52:14
In reply to gabitril, posted by jpa on March 19, 2014, at 16:51:14
I think what we are seeing is alone these gaba agents like gabpentin , gabitril , topamax , arent great alone for anxiety.
The trend i see and feel is the best cocktail is to find a good benzo,my view would be either ativan or klonopin since they seem to be most used and safe , then try adding a gaba agent such as gabatril to it,the gaba agents seem to have a synergy with benzos,and if this is the case,it allows you to use as little of the benzo needed , as well as make both meds work better.I know in a fair dose both klonopin and gabpentin work wonders for anxiety and even anger for me.Goodluck
Posted by Beckett on March 20, 2014, at 14:47:29
In reply to gabitril, posted by jpa on March 19, 2014, at 16:51:14
No experience here. Does it have sides? I read something about patients being able to tolerate higher therapeutic doses, but there was no explanation.
Posted by phidippus on March 20, 2014, at 18:47:31
In reply to gabitril, posted by jpa on March 19, 2014, at 16:51:14
It works well for both. Improves stage 4 sleep. Only noticeable side effect was feeling a little drunk.
Eric
Posted by brk23 on March 22, 2014, at 22:44:49
In reply to Re: gabitril, posted by Phillipa on March 19, 2014, at 17:51:12
Gabentin mimics gaba,meaning its not ACTUAL gaba just mimics the effects.
Gaba does not cross the brain barrier so gabitril IS gaba only attatched to a carrier that CAN cross the brain which is vitamin b6 i believe
Posted by Beckett on March 23, 2014, at 14:50:00
In reply to Re: gabitril, posted by brk23 on March 22, 2014, at 22:44:49
Interesting. No doc has mentioned it.
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