Posted by blueberry on September 6, 2005, at 15:46:40
Are there any meds that enhance the effects of GABA, other than the benzodiazepines? Any of the anticonvulsants for example? Anything?
I've recently discovered that xanax does wonders for me in terms of anti-anxiety, anti-panic, positive effect on motivation, and general well being. I only need .25mg four times a day. Without it, I get severe anxiety and panic, I mean emergency room kind of stuff. Very severe and very scary.
But I don't want to continue with xanax for fear of tolerance over time, dose escalation over time, and being addicted. My GP can prescribe it up to 4 months, but after that I would have to search for a pdoc to legally prescribe it long term. I don't want to do that.
I've been on 20mg prozac and 5mg zyprexa for years with no problems at all. But in the last few months anxiety and panic have developed very seriously to where I cannot hardly even tolerate an ssri any more and either zyprexa or seroquel only calm things down slightly but not nearly enough.
I need a GABA med, but preferably not a benzo. Any ideas?
Thank you!
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