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Re: Need to replace Lyrica for anxiety and sleep » Beckett

Posted by klein on May 4, 2014, at 14:31:31

In reply to Need to replace Lyrica for anxiety and sleep, posted by Beckett on May 2, 2014, at 23:47:10

> Hi,
>
> I cannot take benzodiazapines nor can I tolerate Gabapentin. No hypnotics (which s*cks). Anti-convulsants only go so far as does buspar. I now realize Lyrica is causing serious edema which is what gabapentin did.
>
> I am treating insomnia in addition to significant social anxiety. (SSRI's destabilize my mood and are only partially effective for SA). I haven't tried the gold standard, Nardil, but doesn't that
> create wicked insomnia?
>
> I feel like I have tapped out psychiatry.

Hi Beckett,

If Lyrica is working for you, ask your doc, there are a few ways to control the edema. If you decide to come off it, taper off at a reasonable pace.

Do all SSRI's destabilize you? Maybe a teeny dose could help? In certain European countries (Romania I think?? Bulgaria?) the recommended dose of Lexapro for anxiety disorders is only 5mg (starting at 2.5mg). 10mg for depression and that's it. 20mg is considered overkill. I'd agree with them.

Keep us posted, warm regards.


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