Posted by medlib on February 10, 2000, at 17:32:15
In reply to Gabapramide (sp?) for anxiety in alcoholism, posted by Cam W. on February 10, 2000, at 10:37:48
> I was recently asked by a psychiatrist if I knew of gabapramide in the treatment of anxiety in the recovering alcoholic. I have searched Medline and the Cochrane Library, trying various spellings. My bet is that it is a drug related to buspirone, but I don't know for sure. It is supposed to be available for emergency release by the Canadian government, but when I called, all I got was the equivalent of a blank stare over the phone. Can anyone think of which drug this doc means. Thanks guys - Cam W.
Could he have been referring to gabapentin (Neurontin)? It has been used for withdrawal-induced anxiety (see Watson, WP et al, Neuropharmacology, 1997 Oct 36(10); 1369-75. UI: 98084540.)
I have never posted to a bulletin board before, but have been reading this one for a couple of months and have found your posts (and many others') interesting and helpful. Thanks!
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