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Grand Magnate
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Does anyone have any legitimate information on alternative medications to Clonazepam and Ativan...that aren't habit forming and don't leave you feeling totally sedated or sleepy in the brain?
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Grand Magnate
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I have had friends report positively on valerian root.
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i saw, today, at the pharmacy a new "sleep aid"........it was $15.00 for 30 day supply. it contains valerian root and some melantonin and other things we've heard of..........i may try it........it was called something like "doctor's sleep aid"........
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Poohbah
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Location: Washington
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Hi,
I'm sorry that you don't believe me or Dr. Wylie when we say that Neurontin is often prescribed for anxiety, is non-addictive with little or no side effects. It has worked VERY well for me. Okie __________________ |
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okiedokie, i don't think it was said that you or Dr. Wylie weren't believed. the post sounds like a fact-finding question......sometimes we like to hear from several posters when we're curious about meds..........xoxoxo pat
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Certainly, and gabapentin is not going to work for everyone, and not a good option if there is any kidney dysfunction.
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and what is pregabalin?
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Poohbah
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Hi Pat,
I just hate to see people suffer. I suffered needlessly for far too long before I was rx'd Neurontin. Dr. Wylie certainly states the obvious that one drug won't work for everyone. And there would be concern if kidney trouble were a co-existing condition. This is one of the reasons I think it bears discussion with the physician. Treating anxiety with gapabentin is an off-label use and I just wanted to get the word out there on the chance that it could help someone else. I discovered askapatient.com on this site and this might also be a good resource. Thanks, Okie __________________ |
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i hope that my answer didn't sound snappish. i know when i first start thinking about using a med, i ask a thousand questions.....and it takes me awhile to begin using something new......xoxoxo pat
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I was taken off Klonapin and put on Neurontin -- So far I have not had any side effects with it and I feel alot better and no drowiness
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Poohbah
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No worries, Pat. I always enjoy reading your posts. I didn't mean to sound like a tv commercial for Neurontin either! I just can't believe how well it works. I know the psychiatrists in the hospital I work in use it with their patients and also have success.
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i'm going to talk to my Pdoc about it this month!!!! xoxoxo pat
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i was put on neurontin after having a seizure from detoxing off benzos. i took it for about 6 months & i didnt have anymore seizures but i dont think anything works like the benzos for anxiety. i have sat & argued this with my doc forever. i guess im just stuck with anxiety forever.
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