Alternatives to Clonazepam that aren't habit forming?

Zen888 · Dec 27, 2006 at 06:31 PM

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?

wisewoman · Dec 27, 2006 at 07:37 PM

I have had friends report positively on valerian root.

Dec 27, 2006 at 09:51 PM

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"........

okiedokie · Dec 27, 2006 at 11:25 PM

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

Dec 28, 2006 at 09:56 AM

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

psisci · Dec 28, 2006 at 12:01 PM

Certainly, and gabapentin is not going to work for everyone, and not a good option if there is any kidney dysfunction.
My fav for this is pregabalin.

Dec 28, 2006 at 08:46 PM

and what is pregabalin?

okiedokie · Dec 29, 2006 at 02:20 AM

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

Dec 29, 2006 at 09:20 AM

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

TYMBERWOLV · Dec 29, 2006 at 11:36 AM

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

Tymber

okiedokie · Dec 29, 2006 at 10:48 PM

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.
Happy New Year to you!
Okie Alternatives to Clonazepam that aren't habit forming?

Alternatives to Clonazepam that aren't habit forming?

Dec 30, 2006 at 12:41 PM

i'm going to talk to my Pdoc about it this month!!!! xoxoxo pat

tabby · Jan 11, 2007 at 05:02 PM

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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Zen888 Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2005 Posts: 3,886 19 47 hugs given	Dec 27, 2006 at 06:31 PM #1 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? __________________ Please donate to your local animal humane shelter! Thank-you!
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wisewoman Grand Magnate Member Since May 2004 Posts: 4,415 20	Dec 27, 2006 at 07:37 PM #2 I have had friends report positively on valerian root.
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Guest Posts: n/a	Dec 27, 2006 at 09:51 PM #3 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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okiedokie Poohbah Member Since Nov 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 1,395 17 3 hugs given	Dec 27, 2006 at 11:25 PM #4 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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Guest Posts: n/a	Dec 28, 2006 at 09:56 AM #5 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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psisci Veteran Member Member Since Oct 2006 Location: rockie mountains! Posts: 389 18	Dec 28, 2006 at 12:01 PM #6 Certainly, and gabapentin is not going to work for everyone, and not a good option if there is any kidney dysfunction. My fav for this is pregabalin.
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Guest Posts: n/a	Dec 28, 2006 at 08:46 PM #7 and what is pregabalin?
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Guest Posts: n/a	Dec 29, 2006 at 09:20 AM #9 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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TYMBERWOLV Account Suspended Member Since Sep 2006 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 996 18	Dec 29, 2006 at 11:36 AM #10 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 Tymber
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okiedokie Poohbah Member Since Nov 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 1,395 17 3 hugs given	Dec 29, 2006 at 10:48 PM #11 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. Happy New Year to you! Okie __________________
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Guest Posts: n/a	Dec 30, 2006 at 12:41 PM #12 i'm going to talk to my Pdoc about it this month!!!! xoxoxo pat
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tabby Member Member Since Nov 2006 Location: west virginia Posts: 49 17	Jan 11, 2007 at 05:02 PM #13 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. __________________ im so glad there are people who understand here.
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