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Posted by saturn on June 28, 2007, at 23:27:51
I know this has been discussed here before, and I've checked out some old posts, but would like to revisit this.
Could anyone please comment on experiences with Lyrica for anxiety--social or generalized? Thanks!
Posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2007, at 23:40:01
In reply to Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety, posted by saturn on June 28, 2007, at 23:27:51
Saturn a friend of mine says in low doses it acts like a benzo and really relaxes her. But I think it is weight inducing. Will check google as it's something I think I would like to try for anxiety too. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2007, at 23:44:38
In reply to Re: Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety » saturn, posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2007, at 23:40:01
Found this seems promising. Love Phillipa
Pregabalin (Lyrica) is a compound that is chemically and structurally similar to gabapentin, with antiepileptic, analgesic, and anxiolytic properties. Pregabalin has been studied for use in a variety of disorders, including as add-on and monotherapy in refractory partial seizures, diabetic neuropathy, pain syndromes, postherpetic neuralgia, and social anxiety disorders
Posted by saturn on June 29, 2007, at 10:10:46
In reply to Re: Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety, posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2007, at 23:44:38
Thanks Phillipa. It's approved for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Europe, but not the US. Just wondering what actual real-lfe experiences with it are---so thanks for sharing about your friend. Peace...Saturn.
Posted by Jesus is Savior on June 29, 2007, at 17:12:21
In reply to Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety, posted by saturn on June 28, 2007, at 23:27:51
> I know this has been discussed here before, and I've checked out some old posts, but would like to revisit this.
>
> Could anyone please comment on experiences with Lyrica for anxiety--social or generalized? Thanks!It works great for all types of anxiety for me.
-MJ
Posted by Iansf on June 29, 2007, at 17:17:10
In reply to Re: Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety » saturn, posted by Jesus is Savior on June 29, 2007, at 17:12:21
> It works great for all types of anxiety for me.
>
> -MJHow much do you take, and do you have any problems with side effects? Thanks.
Ian
Posted by Jesus is Savior on June 29, 2007, at 17:21:53
In reply to Re: Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety » Jesus is Savior, posted by Iansf on June 29, 2007, at 17:17:10
> > It works great for all types of anxiety for me.
> >
> > -MJ
>
> How much do you take, and do you have any problems with side effects? Thanks.
> Ian300 mgs. bid, no side effects.
Posted by saturn on June 29, 2007, at 17:23:25
In reply to Re: Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety » saturn, posted by Jesus is Savior on June 29, 2007, at 17:12:21
> > I know this has been discussed here before, and I've checked out some old posts, but would like to revisit this.
> >
> > Could anyone please comment on experiences with Lyrica for anxiety--social or generalized? Thanks!
>
> It works great for all types of anxiety for me.
>
> -MJ
Thanks so much for sharing. May I ask if you take it with or can compare it to an other anti-anxiety meds (ie. a benzodiazepine)?And were you previously especially anxious in social situations before starting Lyrica?
Thanks and glad to hear of your success! Good for you.
Posted by saturn on June 29, 2007, at 17:24:40
In reply to Re: Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety » saturn, posted by Jesus is Savior on June 29, 2007, at 17:12:21
> It works great for all types of anxiety for me.
>
> -MJThanks so much for sharing. May I ask if you take it with or can compare it to an other anti-anxiety meds (ie. a benzodiazepine)?
And were you previously especially anxious in social situations before starting Lyrica?
Thanks and glad to hear of your success! Good for you.
Posted by Jesus is Savior on June 29, 2007, at 19:43:59
In reply to Re: Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety, posted by saturn on June 29, 2007, at 17:23:25
> > > I know this has been discussed here before, and I've checked out some old posts, but would like to revisit this.
> > >
> > > Could anyone please comment on experiences with Lyrica for anxiety--social or generalized? Thanks!
> >
> > It works great for all types of anxiety for me.
> >
> > -MJ
>
>
> Thanks so much for sharing. May I ask if you take it with or can compare it to an other anti-anxiety meds (ie. a benzodiazepine)?
>
> And were you previously especially anxious in social situations before starting Lyrica?
>
> Thanks and glad to hear of your success! Good for you.
>Mostly GAD. I take it with remeron, prozac and 3 mgs. of Klonopin daily.
-MJ
Posted by saturn on June 29, 2007, at 22:04:39
In reply to Re: Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety » saturn, posted by Jesus is Savior on June 29, 2007, at 19:43:59
Posted by rina on July 2, 2007, at 22:06:27
In reply to Lyrica and social, generalized anxiety, posted by saturn on June 28, 2007, at 23:27:51
Hi, saw your post about Lyrica. I took it for social anxiety and it helped tremendously for me. The lowe dose didn't do much for me at all. I started taking it like this. two 100mg capsules every morning and two capsules in the afternoon. The dose that completely knocked out the anxiety completely??? 600mg. I mean totally!! Never saw it again and I felt wonderful....until...yep there's always a but...I couldn't take the weight gain and the tingling fingers and toes but it's better than neurontin or anything else as long as it's the high dose. Good Luck!
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