Posted by MARTY on August 27, 2006, at 15:08:24
In reply to Re: Lyrica (pregabalin) for bipolar depression?, posted by willyee on August 26, 2006, at 16:19:45
Hi Willyee,While Pregabalin is an analog (derivative?) of Gabapentin, it feels very differently to the point it's a shame it's linked with Gabapentin.
Very underused in my opinion.
Hope you do well,
Marty> > Does Lyrica have the potential to treat bipolar depression? What dosages? How long does it take to work?
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> If its anything like Nuerontinon,then it`s best use is gonna be in vivo with a benzo,either dosed together,or apart,just built up along with one over a few days.
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> Alone this chemical is a tricky one,it mimics euphoria at first,the kind of being drunk,and while some dont like that,most suffferers dont mind a buzz,however this dies and there is a notable depressing effect brought on by it,and it is really most appearent only when you stop it,and you notice you feel better.
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> Taking it in low doses along a benzo,i feel gives a added mood stablization that a benzo seems to lack,it serves to make a benzo more solid,and i dont mean anxiety,i mean anger,depression,and mixed states,over all mood,it just varies on how much of it you use to the degree your mood swings,but again its purpose seems to be working behind the scenes more and adding more benifit to a benzo so its more than just an anxiety qwelling drug.
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> I know my doc refused to give me lyrcia as she said the chemical profile difference of it and Nuerontion were so small,and i was already on Nuerontion,that she dident feel the risk of adding a new drug such as it to my cocktail when i was in a way already using it,although i wanted to try the new drug,i did think what she was saying made sense,i was covered on this one,i wasnt having issues using the high dose such as pyhsical side effects,so nothing really opted to go to lyrcia other than curisoity.
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> I will tell you this,be cautious using it monotherapy,we still have our local ambulance chases flashing neurontinon commercials here all the time trying to get sucideal ideation suits in.
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> I actualy agree,its a drug to be used in moderation as it can worsen depression if not used correctly,but i am sure you can work that part out,its more of a listen to your body type of thing.
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