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Originally Posted by notimelikenow
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Dont_Follow, I'm interested in knowing a bit more about Gabapentin... It looks like it's an anti-seizure drug? Would it be good for both anxiety and depression? My anxiety has been increasingly debilitating, but its evident that severe depression is at play as well. I'm currently off work and will need to get off the Ativan and stabilize on some regular medication before I'm able to go back, as I know Ativan is not a long-term solution.
I'm trying everything to get better... The meds are challenging and it's hard to know what to do next... I'm feeling discouraged given it's my third anti-depressant and it's next to impossible to see a Psychiatrist in my area... I continue to work on trying to see someone.
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I don't believe gabapentin will reduce depression, however it very well could indirectly if it gets rid of your anxiety. It is an anti-epileptic drug that is prescribed off-label for anxiety. Lyrica is very similar and supposedly better, but it is far too expensive in the US at the moment.
Don't worry about going around the anti-depressant carousel, it is very common to have to try many until one clicks with you. I have tried all of them except for Prozac. That one is next on the list if Paxil quits working.