Posted by bulldog2 on December 31, 2008, at 15:38:36
In reply to Re: paulb / bulldog2, posted by jms600 on December 30, 2008, at 17:45:46
> Hi paulb / bulldog2
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> Are you taking gabapentin on a daily basis and long term (e.g. years)?
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> I'm considering asking my psychiatrist about gabapentin or pregabalin. I want to try either drug to help my chronic GAD, panic disorder and social phobia. Just trying to gauge other people's experiences with the two drugs.
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> Benzos, unfortunately, aren't a real long term option due to tolerance which I have developed.I take neurontin three doses of 1200 per dose three times in a day. I get a much different feeling than klonopin which is good for anxiety but blah for overall mood.. I do this with neurontin three times a week so it retains it's potency. For me a good ad and also good for anxiety. I'm generally grumpy and reclusive but on neurontin very socialable and enjoy talking to people. But only three times a week. On days I take neurontin don't need klonopin. Also sleep well on it. On my vacation I took neurontin 6 straight days and it worked well. Did kayaking and was very active. But I know people do build up a tolerance to it if used long term so if used 2-3 times a week works well. Have been doing this over a year.
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