Posted by Ritch on May 8, 2003, at 23:30:41
In reply to Gabatril (tiagabine) for Anxiety, Anger, posted by fachad on May 8, 2003, at 14:47:24
> Does anyone have any experience with Gabatril? My wife saw a pdoc last week and she started her on Gabatril, 2mg tabs 3 times per day.
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> What are typical doses and side effects?
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> Has anyone had any success using it for generalized anxiety or anger outbursts?
I found it to have a clear antidepressant effect at 4-8mg single dosages. Anxiety was reduced, but nowhere near as well as Neurontin/Depakote. It seemed to help sleep quality. Dosages higher than 12mg/day seemed to cause derealization. I know they are pursuing a GAD indication for it, but I'm not sure what the dosage level is. Just be careful about titration and dosage.
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