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Posted by ed_uk on April 27, 2006, at 15:55:18
In reply to Mepobramate (equanil), posted by MrBrice on April 26, 2006, at 15:45:08
Hi
Meprobamate is generally considered to be a less effective anti-anxiety drug than the benzodiazepines. It tends to cause more drowsiness than the benzos, and is more dangerous in overdose. Meprobamate is not a first-line drug, but may possibly be useful when other meds have failed.
What country do you live in MrBrice?
Ed
Posted by Phillipa on April 27, 2006, at 18:44:15
In reply to Re:Babblemail, posted by MrBrice on April 27, 2006, at 8:43:56
What dose are you on? And what other meds? And is it for anxiety or panic attacks? Have you been meds like this before this was the first time I ever took med. So I'd say with the valium around a couple of days. Love Phillipa
Posted by MrBrice on April 28, 2006, at 4:52:23
In reply to Re: Mepobramate (equanil) » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on April 27, 2006, at 15:55:18
I live in Belgium ed, but i must say my pdoc is a somewhat older man. I have lots of respect for him but maybe he IS to used to prescribing the drugs from his young days...
But i think he made the decision because of the benefits tough, altough i don't feel much of the benefits right now.I use this only for anxiety, and i take 400mg daily.
I must say that last night i did have some anti anxiety-effect, but it's a strange feeling, not what i would have expected from a such medicine. When the medicine peaked, i slept. It really knocked me off my feet.
It's a strange thing, i'm not sure i wanna continue this medicine very long, i better make a new appointment for next week.grtz
Posted by ed_uk on April 28, 2006, at 14:31:47
In reply to Re: Mepobramate (equanil) ed phillipa, posted by MrBrice on April 28, 2006, at 4:52:23
Hi Mr. B,
Meprobamate is a sedative. In general, it is probably more effective for insomnia than it is for anxiety. The usual dose for anxiety is 400mg three or four times a day. A single 400mg dose in the evening can be used to treat insomnia. You could always try taking 200mg doses if 400mg doses cause too much drowsiness. Still, a benzodiazepine would probably be more effective.
>I must say that last night i did have some anti anxiety-effect, but it's a strange feeling, not what i would have expected from a such medicine.
Why was it strange?
What sort of anxiety do you suffer from? Do you have other problems too eg. depression?
Regards
Ed
Posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2006, at 18:31:53
In reply to Meprobamate: dose etc... » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on April 28, 2006, at 14:31:47
How come at age 24 I took 450mg of the above in the am along with 5mg valium TID? Was'nt tired at all. Just allowed me to function normally and take care of three small children at the time. I must have a hight tolerance. Love PJ O
Posted by ed_uk on April 29, 2006, at 12:10:13
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... » ed_uk, posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2006, at 18:31:53
Hi PJ
450mg in the morning isn't a high dose. The usual dose is 400mg three or four times a day.
Ed xx
Posted by Phillipa on April 29, 2006, at 19:48:23
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... » ed_uk, posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2006, at 18:31:53
Haven't heard of it used here in years it must have been my miracle cure at the time. Love PJ O
Posted by MrBrice on May 1, 2006, at 7:39:39
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... » Phillipa, posted by Phillipa on April 29, 2006, at 19:48:23
Well I have decided to stop using it. I really didn't respond very well to it so I didn't think it was worthing getting addicted to it for.
I now got xanax at very low dose and it works miracles, the difference in working is very different from the meprobamate.
I think the xanax is a wonderfull drug and it's helping me very much. I like it.
grtz
Posted by ed_uk on May 1, 2006, at 10:45:04
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc..., posted by MrBrice on May 1, 2006, at 7:39:39
What dose of Xanax are you taking?
ed
Posted by MrBrice on May 1, 2006, at 13:38:33
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on May 1, 2006, at 10:45:04
3x 0.25 mg's a day
good, you think?
Posted by ed_uk on May 1, 2006, at 16:40:49
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc..., posted by MrBrice on May 1, 2006, at 13:38:33
Yes, 0.25mg three times a day is a sensible dose to begin with. Xanax is very potent, so 0.25mg isn't really that low!
Are you planning to take Xanax on a short term basis? The problem with Xanax is that when long term treatment is stopped, the withdrawal symptoms are often very severe.
Ed
Posted by ed_uk on May 1, 2006, at 16:46:33
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc..., posted by MrBrice on May 1, 2006, at 13:38:33
PS. Have you ever tried a long acting benzo such as diazepam or clonazepam?
Ed
Posted by Phillipa on May 1, 2006, at 18:34:07
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on May 1, 2006, at 16:46:33
Ed they taper off xanax here with valium a lot. At a high dose and lower it daily. And it doesn't take much time at all. Love PJ O And we keep missing each other on MSN.
Posted by MrBrice on May 2, 2006, at 4:15:05
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on May 1, 2006, at 16:40:49
> Yes, 0.25mg three times a day is a sensible dose to begin with. Xanax is very potent, so 0.25mg isn't really that low!
>
> Are you planning to take Xanax on a short term basis? The problem with Xanax is that when long term treatment is stopped, the withdrawal symptoms are often very severe.
>
> Ed
I don't know if i should use it really long. It works very well now for me, I haven't felt like this in about 2 years so I'm very happy for now.Do you think the longer acting benzos will have the same effects on me?
If yes i'd be happy to switch.And about the meprobamate, it made me depressed, have very strong rebound anxiousness, I'm happy I myself decided to quit the medicine and decided to go see another doc who did prescribe me a benzo, it's a way better medicine.
grtz,
Brice
Posted by ed_uk on May 2, 2006, at 14:25:06
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc..., posted by MrBrice on May 2, 2006, at 4:15:05
Hi B
>Do you think the longer acting benzos will have the same effects on me?
Yes probably. You could try clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide or diazepam.
Ed
Posted by MrBrice on May 2, 2006, at 16:43:10
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on May 2, 2006, at 14:25:06
> Hi B
>
> >Do you think the longer acting benzos will have the same effects on me?
>
> Yes probably. You could try clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide or diazepam.
>
> EdWhat's the best you think?
Posted by ed_uk on May 2, 2006, at 17:25:55
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc..., posted by MrBrice on May 2, 2006, at 16:43:10
Whichever you can get prescribed. Different countries prefer different benzos. I don't know which is used most in your country!
Ed
Posted by MrBrice on May 6, 2006, at 5:10:32
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on May 2, 2006, at 17:25:55
Hey ed,
i got prescribed OXAZEPAM EG.
do you think it's a good choice from my doc? Have you got some personal experience?
grtzz
Posted by ed_uk on May 6, 2006, at 12:19:11
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... ED, posted by MrBrice on May 6, 2006, at 5:10:32
Hi
Oxazepam is a short-acting benzo!
Ed
Posted by MrBrice on May 7, 2006, at 7:16:24
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... ED » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on May 6, 2006, at 12:19:11
> Hi
>
> Oxazepam is a short-acting benzo!
>
> Ed
yeah, i experience...and it's nothing good for my anxiety either.
pdoc here i come again!
Posted by ed_uk on May 7, 2006, at 11:04:41
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... ED, posted by MrBrice on May 7, 2006, at 7:16:24
Here are the characteristics of oxazepam:
1. Low potency, high doses may be needed to achieve relief
2. Short acting
3. Often takes quite a long time to 'kick in' after a dose
Ed
Posted by MrBrice on May 8, 2006, at 13:25:37
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... ED » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on May 7, 2006, at 11:04:41
> Here are the characteristics of oxazepam:
>
> 1. Low potency, high doses may be needed to achieve relief
>
> 2. Short acting
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> 3. Often takes quite a long time to 'kick in' after a dose
>
> Ed
hey ed, this describes EXACTELY my experiences with it.
The xanax was able to relieve me from my anxiety, this doestn't. It doestn't really go to the core of the problem as xanax does.I think I'm gonna ask for some valium.
grtzz
Posted by MrBrice on May 9, 2006, at 12:10:30
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... ED, posted by MrBrice on May 8, 2006, at 13:25:37
My doc just got me back on xanax 0.25, because he didn't want to juggle with the medication right before my exams.
AFter the exams, he tought we would move to akton.
grtz
Posted by ed_uk on May 9, 2006, at 15:09:05
In reply to Re: Meprobamate: dose etc... ED, posted by MrBrice on May 9, 2006, at 12:10:30
Hi
Cloxazolam (Akton) is a rare benzo. It's not available in the UK or the US. In fact, it's only available in a few countries worldwide! It would be interesting to hear your experience with it.
Ed
Posted by MrBrice on May 11, 2006, at 9:46:47
In reply to Cloxazolam (Akton) » MrBrice, posted by ed_uk on May 9, 2006, at 15:09:05
> Hi
>
> Cloxazolam (Akton) is a rare benzo. It's not available in the UK or the US. In fact, it's only available in a few countries worldwide! It would be interesting to hear your experience with it.
>
> Ed
>
>I'll give you a sign as soon as i'm on it, but it won't be until juli. When i finish my exams, my doc is gonna give it a go.
grtz
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