Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 294720

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Gabitril

Posted by karber on December 30, 2003, at 14:27:56

I have just been perscribed Gabitril as a mood stabilizer. What should I expect when starting this med? And is anyone having any reseults with it? Does it help with anxiety at all???

Re: Gabitril

Posted by SLS on December 30, 2003, at 14:38:50

In reply to Gabitril, posted by karber on December 30, 2003, at 14:27:56

> I have just been perscribed Gabitril as a mood stabilizer. What should I expect when starting this med? And is anyone having any reseults with it? Does it help with anxiety at all???

I found that Gabitril increased anxiety. It also made my depression worse. Of course, everyone is different. From what I've read, it seems that Gabitril is not proving to be effective as a mood stabilizer.

- Scott

Re: Gabitril

Posted by brussell on December 30, 2003, at 18:22:14

In reply to Gabitril, posted by karber on December 30, 2003, at 14:27:56

I also was told recently by a well-regarded psychiatrist that Gabitril "did nothing" as a mood stabilizer. Your doctor's info may be out of date.

Have you tried Lamictal? It seems to be one of the best anticonvulsant mood-stabilizers.

Re: Gabitril

Posted by Ilene on December 30, 2003, at 19:13:11

In reply to Gabitril, posted by karber on December 30, 2003, at 14:27:56

> I have just been perscribed Gabitril as a mood stabilizer. What should I expect when starting this med? And is anyone having any reseults with it? Does it help with anxiety at all???

My pdoc talked up Gabitril like it was the greatest thing since the proverbial sliced bread. All it did was give me insomnia. Did not help either my depression or anxiety. I think it's been over-hyped, like Neurontin, although N helps me sleep.

Ilene

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