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Posted by Unicorn_Girl on February 4, 2009, at 0:43:42
Hi,
I came off of benzos for anxiety and began using Gabapentin for anxiety as a healthier alternative.
I have ADHD and use Focalin, as needed.
Lately, if I take (3) 300 mg Gabapentin, 5 mg Focalin, a Benadryl and (3) 150 mg Picamilon, I get a "high" energized feeling...like an almost induced mania. Everything is crisper, more clear and colorful, I am focused, in hyper mode, super productive and I feel good (giddy, talkative).
I do not have depression. I was diagnosed, however, cyclothymic. I DO not have bi-polar disorder NOR have I ever had mania outside of this drug-induced version of it.
I am curious WHAT my experience of this combination means, if anything.
Any one else ever combined these? (I take the Benadryl to calm it down a notch so I am not too nerve-ridden).
Please let me know your experience, if you have tried this combination, or have experienced a drug-induced mania with a similar combination (but are otherwise NOT manic depressive or depressed), and/or if you are a physician, what your assessment of WHY I feel this way with this combination (best explanation so I can understand it on a chemical level).
It lasts a good 6+ hours and takes about 2-hours to fully kick-in and settle down.
Thanks kindly,
Unicorn_Girl
Posted by Phillipa on February 4, 2009, at 10:05:58
In reply to Picamilon, Gabapentin, Focalin (+ Benadryl), posted by Unicorn_Girl on February 4, 2009, at 0:43:42
Unicorn_Girl have seen your thread for two days and no reply. Personally have no experience with this med combo but wish to welcome you to babble and hope today will be the day you get some responses. Love Phillipa
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