Posted by Alan on June 28, 2001, at 23:56:22
In reply to Re: Addictive meds, posted by Annabelle on June 25, 2001, at 5:37:57
Thank you for your wonderful insights regarding benzos and "addiction". You have the talents of a writer AND a doc kind of rolled into one. It's so refreshing. Are you either? I'm kind of new here and enjoy your insights and command of the science too.
What is your take on those that suffer chronic anxiety disorders and have been on a benzo to treat for periods of perhaps 10 or more years?
Do you feel that long term constant treatment with no escalation has any downside, even if there are no plans to discontinue and efficacy has been proven?Also, have you ever heard of mediating the effect of fluctuating levels of a shorter acting benzo through the use of acheiving a steady state (lower) dose of Neurontin? How would this make sense - or not - in light of complaints of interdose withdrawls?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Alan
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