Posted by titleistguy on January 26, 2003, at 23:37:14
I was just wondering exactly HOW benzodiazepines work (specifically on GABA). Do they just affect GABA-A sites, or both A & B???
Why is "light sensitivity" such a common symptom of BZD-withdrawal?
Does the RATE at which you come off your Benzo determine the severity/length of your withdrawal symptoms (I quit both of mine "cold turkey", and have been in HELL ever since!!!)
Also, which one of these anticonvulsants would be the best "substitution" (in terms of effect on GABA) for a benzodiazepine:
-Neurontin (Gabapentin)
-Gabatril (Tiagabine)
-Depakote (Valproic Acid)
-Topamax (Topiramate)
-Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
???Finally, are there any drugs that specifically affect the "BZD receptors", aside from Benzo's themselves and antipsychotics (like Zyprexa)???
Thanks ALOT!!!
-Sean
poster:titleistguy
thread:137721
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