Posted by Phoenix1 on January 2, 2008, at 18:20:01
In reply to Scared to start Gabitril -increases anxiety?, posted by 4WD on December 29, 2007, at 16:09:25
> I have a prescription for Gabitril but I am scared to start taking it because I have seen several postings here that suggest it increases anxiety. (And that's the last thing I need.
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> Anyone who has taken or does take Gabitril - did it increase your anxiety>
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> Marsha
Hi Marsha,I just wanted to post since I guess no one here has tried Gabitril. My understanding is that it is sedating, as are the other GABA agonists. I would doubt that it would cause much anxiety, in fact I have heard of it's used to treat anxiety. The RxList.com monograph does not list anxiety as a possible side effect. If you are worried, start the dose very low, and work your way up. May I ask what it is being prescribed for, and what the dosage is? I have experience with Lyrica and Neurontin, drugs in that same class of meds, and they definitely did not cause increased anxiety.
If you have already started, let us know how it's going.
Phoenix1
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