Posted by SLS on November 3, 2005, at 10:18:33
In reply to Re: Gabapentin/Neurontin - depression and anxiety » lunesta, posted by Simcha on November 1, 2005, at 11:19:44
Simcha,
I just wanted to say "Hi".
It's nice to see you posting again.
How have you been?
Regarding Neurontin, I think it was overprescribed there for awhile. It did not make for a good mood-stabilizer for bipolar disorder in the same way that lithium and Depakote do. Unfortunately, I think Neurontin is probably underutilized now. The pendulum swung too far in both directions. I am hoping that a more balanced approach to its use evolves so that people can benefit from what the drug really does do. I believe that it has utility in treating several anxiety disorders as well as depression. Of course, it has demonstrated itself to be an excellent drug for a variety of pain disorders.
- Scott
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