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Posted by tensor on February 22, 2013, at 1:08:52
I once successfully withdrew from BZDs using Lyrica. Pdocs now avoid them due to problems with abuse and horrible withdrawal problems.
Is gabapentin as effective as Lyrica? Could it be used in the same way?/tensor
Posted by Phillipa on February 22, 2013, at 10:14:10
In reply to Lyrica vs Neurontin (gabapentin), posted by tensor on February 22, 2013, at 1:08:52
Isn't gabapentin neurotin? I know several one in real life that uses this for sleep and finds it good for anxiety. If it helps with withdrawal no idea. Scott posted that some use trileptal to help in withdrawal? Phillipa
Posted by rjlockhart37 on February 22, 2013, at 13:15:41
In reply to Lyrica vs Neurontin (gabapentin), posted by tensor on February 22, 2013, at 1:08:52
Nuerontin is a bit less potent, but in higher doses...like 3500mg daily...it does provide its own unique effect....i was on both lyrica and nuerontin at diffrent times...lyrica is more better...yet its max dose is 600mg...but im sure there's doctors that will go above that.
There both in the same class and work vary similar to there effects expect nuerontin has a bit diffrent effect....its hard to explain. There both used offlabel for anxiety.
Stay with lyrica...maybe increase the dose...it will help mood and anxiety...nuerontin you can give it a try....just have to get your doctors approval.
r
Posted by brynb on February 23, 2013, at 8:56:00
In reply to Lyrica vs Neurontin (gabapentin), posted by tensor on February 22, 2013, at 1:08:52
tensor-
gabapentin/neurontin is not a great med for many. it made me manic. very manic. when you're taking high doses, withdrawal is awful. and i find it exacerbates anxiety.
just my 2 cents.
-b
Posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2013, at 20:43:58
In reply to Re: Lyrica vs Neurontin (gabapentin) » tensor, posted by brynb on February 23, 2013, at 8:56:00
Really? Next door neighbor says it adds to her xanax and her sleep is good on l00mg of gabapentin? P
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