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Posted by RobertDavid on October 5, 2005, at 1:55:42
I'm a few weeks on Lyrica and getting off Klonopin at the same time. I'm doing great. Any one else out there having luck with Lyrica for Anxiety and Depression?
Posted by colin wallace on October 5, 2005, at 6:54:45
In reply to Lyrica for SAD. Any one else trying it?, posted by RobertDavid on October 5, 2005, at 1:55:42
I decided to give it a shot after reading your post. Today,I wore my girlfriend's lycra catsuit for my early morning run, but was peturbed and mildly insulted when some local schoolkids started throwing stones at me.
This depressed me, so I deemed it ineffective and will stick with the Effexor for now.
I can usually tell when something's going to work for me.Best wishes,
Col. ;)
I'm a few weeks on Lyrica and getting off Klonopin at the same time. I'm doing great. Any one else out there having luck with Lyrica for Anxiety and Depression?
Posted by SLS on October 5, 2005, at 7:08:48
In reply to Lyrica for SAD. Any one else trying it?, posted by RobertDavid on October 5, 2005, at 1:55:42
> I'm a few weeks on Lyrica and getting off Klonopin at the same time. I'm doing great.
:-)
I wish you continued success.
I'm sure I'll get around to Lyrica (pregabalin) at some point to treat bipolar depression.
How would you describe your depression, and how has Lyrica helped?
Thanks.
- Scott
Posted by RobertDavid on October 5, 2005, at 15:21:46
In reply to Re: Lyrica for SAD. Any one else trying it? » RobertDavid, posted by SLS on October 5, 2005, at 7:08:48
I have always had a mild depression, at times more than just mild. My depression mostly like just not ever having fun, not wanting or feeling like doing the things that used to be fun. To feel bad about things. I have noticed that since taking Lyrica, though it's only been a short time, that I have more energy and my mood is elevated. My primary condition is generalized and social anxiety. The Klonopin helped the anxiety to a certain extent, but I felt that it brought my mood and depressed state down. So I'm hopeful (and my doc thinks)the Lyrica could work great for both. He also says my sleep should improve. Though I'm doing better, I'm withdrawing from the Klonopin as I am dropping my dose at an extreamly fast pase. I'm hopeful this is the answer. I see my doc tomorrow. If this doesn't work, I'm holding out for EMSAM, the MAOI patch that should be coming out in 6 months or so.....
Posted by Phillipa on October 5, 2005, at 18:49:12
In reply to Re: Lyrica for SAD. Any one else trying it?, posted by RobertDavid on October 5, 2005, at 15:21:46
Following this med very closely. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by RobertDavid on November 3, 2005, at 10:33:58
In reply to Re: Lyrica for SAD. Any one else trying it? » RobertDavid, posted by Phillipa on October 5, 2005, at 18:49:12
I've been on Lyrica for over a month now. I have managed to get off 2mgs of Klonopin at the same time. Though I've had moments where I thought I was getting better I'm not. I have not been able to tolerate a dose higher than 200mgs. I just feel drugged, tired, no energy and out of it.
My social anxiety has returned as well as generalized anxiety. I've tried moving doses around which has not helped. I have not been able to take more than 50mgs in the morning as I feel it rushing on then just feel completely out of it. Yesterday I went to work and forgot to put my belt on. Last night I came home, put my sox in the trash can (instead of the hamper).
I can't do this any more. My life has been a mess for a month, I want it back. I'm going to my doctor today thank god. I think I'm going to go back on klonopin for now even though I was depressed on it, but will see if I can get by taking 1mg instead of 2mgs.
I'm ready to try the only thing I haven't tried, an MAOI, but I've been hoping I could hold out for the approval of the EMSAM patch, try it before Nardil. It's my understanding it could be out by February.
Anyway thats my experience on Lyrica for those that were interested. Perhaps it may work for those that can get the dose higher than I could tolerate. I think giving the med a full month is long enough for me. When I've tried new meds I'm always conserned I quit before really giving it a chance. I wonder what its like to feel normal!
Posted by WeeWilly on November 5, 2005, at 22:30:25
In reply to Lyrica update, posted by RobertDavid on November 3, 2005, at 10:33:58
I appreciate your update. I was hopeing to try Lyrica but my doc wanted me to try Nardil. I have gotten a response in relieving alot of depression and social phobia. On the minus side the side affects have been a bitch. Lack of sleep, overall uneasyness, body temp fluctuation, etc. Its been one month and the side effects have reduced somewhat. I will likely have to increase the dose fairly soon which probably bring on more side affects. But overall I am encrouraged Nardil might work out in the long run. Best wishes.
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