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Posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2007, at 22:35:53
Supposedly I'm tolerant or getting there after 35years on benzos low doses or med free years over that time. But what meds other than atypical antipsychotics work when someone has been on benzos for so long? That ahhh I'm relaxing feeling is gone. Thanks Love Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on July 8, 2007, at 11:48:13
In reply to What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no, posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2007, at 22:35:53
WoW, that sucks! I hope zyprexa does not do the same in 25 years.
How did it happen? Slowly uping the dose over the time? I've recently uped the zyprexa from 10-15mg, because it was like all of a sudden it does not seem as strong anymore?! Yah, ever since I stoped the abilify??? what do you suppose that means? Although I was at 20-30mg zyprexa right after stoping the abilify, now I'm only taking 15mg zyprexa. So hopfully thats a good sign.
Posted by Guy on July 8, 2007, at 19:46:01
In reply to What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no, posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2007, at 22:35:53
Phillipa, have you ever tried a low dose of a tricyclic AD such as amytriptaline or doxepin? They might help you sleep well, and that could reduce your anxiety symptoms.
Posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2007, at 20:18:36
In reply to Re: What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no, posted by Guy on July 8, 2007, at 19:46:01
You know since this thyroid thing I'm sleeping too much granted I do wake during the night but have for most of my life. Love Phillipa
Posted by aqua1221 on July 10, 2007, at 5:36:59
In reply to Re: What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no » Guy, posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2007, at 20:18:36
Gabapentin... I've never tried it, but it's got some clinical use and efficacy for anxiety. It looks like it may become a good substitute for docs who avoid benzo's. That's what some recent studies seems to indicate. Well have to wait and see.
Posted by Phillipa on July 10, 2007, at 19:53:43
In reply to Re: What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no » Phillipa, posted by aqua1221 on July 10, 2007, at 5:36:59
I take it's in trial now will it be available in the states? Love Phillipa
Posted by saturn on July 11, 2007, at 5:32:42
In reply to Re: What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no » aqua1221, posted by Phillipa on July 10, 2007, at 19:53:43
> I take it's in trial now will it be available in the states? Love Phillipa
Phillipa gapabentin is neurontin, the cousin of lyrica (pregabalin). Both are available in the US but have not been approved here for anxiety. I believe Lyrica is approved for GAD in Europe. Peace...Saturn.
Posted by Brian1234 on July 11, 2007, at 17:43:30
In reply to What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no, posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2007, at 22:35:53
Gabitril acts like a benzo and isn't addictive.
Posted by Phillipa on July 11, 2007, at 19:37:12
In reply to Re: What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no, posted by saturn on July 11, 2007, at 5:32:42
Boy do I feel stupid. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on July 11, 2007, at 19:45:11
In reply to Re: What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no, posted by Brian1234 on July 11, 2007, at 17:43:30
Brian and this is available in the states just googled it. Love Phillipa
Posted by saturn on July 11, 2007, at 20:01:04
In reply to Re: What Meds Act Like A Benzo if You are Tolerant? no » saturn, posted by Phillipa on July 11, 2007, at 19:37:12
> Boy do I feel stupid. Love Phillipa
Don't...Peace...Saturn.
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