Posted by Zana on June 20, 2009, at 9:57:41
In reply to Re: Next try: Gabapentin! » Frustratedmama, posted by Phillipa on June 19, 2009, at 21:42:22
I have taken gabapentin for years. At one time I was taking 2700mgs a day. I am now taking 300mgs twice a day, when I take provigil to take the edge off especially the down half of the high from the provigil. I think it makes me feel a little looser. It seems to have a mild anti-anxiety effect. But it is not a good mood stabilizer- not what I use it for but that's what my pdoc tells me. It might calm you and ease some of the tension that sounds like to goes along with the anger. It's worth a try, not hard to get on or off.
Good luck with it if you decide to give it a try.
In the mood stabilizers the only one that did much for me was depakote which gave me chronic diarreah (sp?), didn't elevate my mood at all but did completely kill my anxiety. It also wiped me out, made me feel completely flat. But a little might cool you out. I don't remember if you have tried it or not.
Hope this helps. Keep on plugging.Zana
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