Posted by djmmm on October 7, 2008, at 15:54:40
In reply to Most effective drugs for Social Phobia?, posted by Medline on October 5, 2008, at 14:57:35
> What has helped you the most and which drugs do you think could be useful for treating Social Anxiety Disorder? SSRIs/SNRIs, irreversible unselective MAOIs, Benzos like Clonazepam, Antiepileptics like Gabapentin/Pregabalin have shown to be effective in clinical trials. GHB/GBL works very well IMHO, but the short have life and high addiction potential limit their use. What about supplements/nootropics like Picamilon/L-Theanine/Phenibut? Controlled substances like Methylphenidate/Amphetamine, Buprenorphine? Any combination of drugs? Do you think drugs can make very shy people pretty outgoing in the long term without doing harm? If yes, which? Imagine you could create your own Anti-Social-Phobia Regimen, what drugs/supplements would you include?
As far as Rx medications:
1. Nardil
2. Klonopin
3. Parnate*or, in place of Nardil, the combo of Parnate and Klonopin.
*Inderal or other beta blockers work very well.
*I've also had some success with Neurontin, Topamax and Zonegran.
Herbs/vitamins/supplements (in no particular order):
Bacopa
Fo Ti
Gotu Kola
ALCAR
Rhodiola
Omega 3, 6
Goji (wolfberry)
DHEA
DMAE
l-theanine
guarana (caffeine)Generally, I find that a stimulating drug (or supplement) combined with a benzo (or anxiolytic supplement) is the most effective. For me, at least, a stimulant provides energy, motivation, and a boost in self confidence, while the benzo provides that "calm' needed to socialize.
I suppose that's why Nardil is probably the most effective (being both stimulating--effecting catecholamines, and relaxing--effecting GABA levels)
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