Posted by viridis on September 14, 2002, at 13:24:30
In reply to Re: Question for Alan » viridis, posted by LLL on September 13, 2002, at 20:21:23
Hi LLL,
As I've mentioned in earlier posts, I take Neurontin (1200 mg/day, in 3 doses of 400 mg) along with Klonopin and occasional Xanax (and low-dose Adderall). I'm not sure if the Neurontin does much for me, but my psychiatrist suggests I keep it, as he feels it adds subtle stability.
The first couple of times I took Neurontin, I experienced a pleasant, drowsy high. I've never had this reaction since, and it has no detectable side effects. Some on this board seem to find it very helpful for anxiety. For me, I think the Klonopin is the big help, but who knows -- maybe the Neurontin is helping a bit too. I haven't noticed any interaction between Neurontin and benzos, and in general I think Neurontin is viewed as a pretty benign drug.
So, maybe another trial with Neurontin would be worth a try, perhaps in combination with Xanax and/or Klonopin. You might find the side effects wear off -- they certainly did for me, very quickly. Also, Neurontin seems to have a huge range of effective doses, depending on the person. Maybe you were just taking too much? You might ask your doctor about that.
Good luck!
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