Posted by schleprock on August 15, 2012, at 13:01:55
In reply to Re: Lyrica and Clonazepam dosage patterns » schleprock, posted by phidippus on August 15, 2012, at 12:26:47
> >Current prescription for the lyrica is 50mg 3x a day
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> You'll want to work up to a max dose of 600 mg a day on the Lyrica. 150 mg of Lyrica isn't going to provide the same amount of anxiety relief as the clonazepam.
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> >Should I start the clonazepam taper immedietely, >and should I be taking both Lyrica and clonazepam >at the same time?
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> Start the clonazepam taper when ever you feel comfortable. You can take both medications at the same time.
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> >Since I've already taken one pill, would it be >dangerous not to take another, or am I already >"committed" one way or another.
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> You're not committed. Stop it or take some more, it doesn't matter
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> I'd leave the lamictal alone while you're trying the Lyrica.
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> I'm surprised the Lyrica has been so sedating. That should pass after the first couple days. I never found it sedating.
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> EricI've only taken the first pill lastnight. I just can't stop thinking about a situation I was in a couple of years ago when I was first prescribed 1.5 mg of clonazepam and two weeks of 25mg of atenolol nightly. I couldn't even push a shopping cart. Had to halve the atenolol.
I actually felt a bit better lastnight\this morning with the Lyrica, but I'm not sure I really want a second dose. Since I'm more than likely suffering more from depression than anxiety, I might just do the lamitcal (25 mg morning). Any drowsiness with that?
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