Posted by cache-monkey on May 9, 2005, at 1:16:11
In reply to Re: Niacinamide is great, but: Dependence? Withdrawal? » cache-monkey, posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2005, at 16:35:32
Hi Phillipa,
I'm actually not taking valium anymore, since I found it too sedating/depressing. When I did, I was on about 8 mg/day spread out. I switched to Ativan at 3 mg/day and now my pdoc wants me to withdraw completely.
He thinks the benzos are making me worse off. Maybe so, maybe not. I think it's more likely the Depakote, but I'm getting worried about tolerance/dependence issues. I'm actually starting Seroquel to deal with my bipolar-ish anxiety and depression and to help me wean off the benzos. (For weaning purposes, I'm going through Klonopin b/c of the longer half-life.)
As far as the niacinamide, I take 250 mg once or twice a day. It seems to help, but not for very long. And I'm worried that since it hits the same receptors as the benzos it might not be such a good thing to use while tapering.
Not sure if this really answers your question, though. In your case, my concern would be that if you've acclimatized to valium, you might also acclimatize to niacinamide. It might be better to use PRN for situational anxiety rather than as a regular anxiolytic.
Have you tried other traditional meds for anxiety? E.g. Seroquel, the SSRIs and/or MAOIs?
Best,
cache-monkey<< I think that Larry told me to take between l00mg and 500mg. But don't quote me on that. I too take valium. How much do you take? Do you think it works? I'm still unable to work and scared to be alone. Fondly, Phillipa >>
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