Posted by Alan on April 23, 2001, at 8:15:08
In reply to Re: social anxiety...SAR. » Alan, posted by JahL on April 22, 2001, at 0:20:15
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> > Ativan/Neurontin - great combo.
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> Hi Alan.
> Can you tell me what dose of Neurontin you take? Thanx.
> J.Yes J.
It waxes and wanes (over several weeks, not days) between 300MG and 600MG. Why you ask?
I use it to moderate the effect of Ativan fluctuating in my system with which I self medicate according to situational anxiety (performance anxiety).
The ativan fluctuates anywhere from 3 to 6 MG depending on the performance situation on a weekly basis. To enhance mood stability I came up with the idea of balancing it with neurontin, using it in tandem with the ativan flux. Decrease Ativan = increase neurontin, etc.
My psychopharmocologist thought it was a great idea especially since it worked! I had been through 10 years of refining, experimenting, etc and after trying everything but MAOI's I decided that this combo provided me with the most liveable in side effects compared to anything else....and I mean everything else....
The only drawback with the ativan is some short term memory loss - but it's not too bad. REM sleep brainwave disruption for me at 5-6 MG ativan so increasing neurontin especially at night helps me sleep better.
Any suggestions, comments?
Alan
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