Posted by herpills on September 11, 2015, at 9:24:51
In reply to Pregabalin for GAD - why not used more?, posted by linkadge on September 7, 2015, at 15:48:22
> Given the positive clinical trials, European approval for GAD, and mostly posive user reviews, why is Pregabalin not used more for anxiety?
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> LinkadgeGood question. I feel lucky that my current prescriber let me try it. I also have pain issues though, I don't think I would have gotten it for anxiety alone. Unfortunately, it's not that great for pain. I do think it helps anxiety. It got me off benzos which I took daily for years. I also take mirtazapine.
I do feel the Lyrica hasn't been working as well lately and am thinking about dropping it. I'm on 300mg right now. I suppose I could try a higher dose but I'm already worried about withdrawls at the dose I'm at if I decide to discontinue.I'd say it's definitely worth trying, if you can get your doctor to prescribe.
I'll also add, I don't think the SSRI are that great for anxiety, I don't understand why they're considered a first line treatment.
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