Posted by Quintal on June 6, 2007, at 22:16:59
In reply to Re: Hear Heather Ashton's Talk on Benzo Withdrawal » Quintal, posted by Phillipa on June 6, 2007, at 22:01:09
In crude terms Lyrica works by increasing GABA - the same neurotransmitter system that benzos act on but it does not bind to the benzodiazepine receptor AFAIK. So in theory Lyrica could provide a buffer to the GABA system during withdrawal easing anxiety, while still allowing the benzodiazepine receptors to re-synthesize. Lyrica is licensed for GAD here in the UK and a license for this indication should be following soon in the US.
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