Posted by SLS on November 3, 2006, at 8:46:50
In reply to Brain Flash! Apathy! Another Pharmo? » SLS, posted by corafree on November 1, 2006, at 17:16:12
Hi CF.
I'm sorry I didn't get to this post sooner.
Bad Scott.
> I'm on Eff-XR 150q.d., Valium 10t.i.d., Lyrica 75h.s. (Cut back Valium to b.i.d. today.)
> I believe Lyrica works pharmacologically a bit like a benzo, making the anxiolytic properties of my regimen stronger.I'm not sure they have identified all the things Lyrica does, but I don't believe it has been shown to act at the GABA receptor as do BZDs. It kind of squelches nerve impulses by blocking calcium influx and neurotransmitter release. My first thought is that Lyrica is not contributing to the apathy. I can't be sure, though. It is somewhat new territory, and you might have no choice but to experiment.
> If correct, need add something in, or make a substantial change.Maybe Wellbutrin.
> Only get 15min (out of 40days) Friday to 'communicate w/ P', so would appreciate opinion from you, or if U not feelin' up to, another 'pharmo educated babbler' here.
> Glad see peeps share re: experience w/ EMSAM.Thanks.
Please post the results of your doctor's visit.
- Scott
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