Pregabalin and gad

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Avatar m tn Also my problem is mainly GAD and mild depression has come with it. Currenlty, I am taking pregabalin for GAD. Wonder drug for me. I am little concerned with it side effects such as infertility and birth defects. Apart from that I am very happy with this med.
Avatar m tn I suffer from depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), with anxiety and panic attacks for two years. I suppose depression arised from the fact that both my daughters were forced to immigrate because of the economic crisis of my homeland. Anyway, i tried Cipralex, Cymbalta, Seroxat, Effexor even and the combo Effexor with Remeron (California rocket fuel) but without great results. In fact, some of these meds, made me worse. Only Xanax relieves me.
Avatar f tn While pregabalin, known as "Lyrica" in the States, has unlabeled uses for GAD and SAD, (Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder) it is primarily prescribed here for fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain associated with peripheral neuropathy. Nowhere can I find that it is beneficial for sleep problems, although one of it's side effects IS "fatigue," I don't think that is the desired effect for a sleep aid.
Avatar m tn I have recently started taking pregabalin for GAD and I can honestly tell that it is a miracle drug for me. It has been a week now since I have started taking 50mg pragabalin after meal. All of my GAD symptoms have gone. I don't feel severe anxiety, constant restlessness (akathesia), social anxiety, muscle tension, depression, panic attack e.t.c. Before that I was taking Zoloft, Paxil, Wellbutrin for sexual side effects, Inderrall for heart palpitation and muscle relaxants everyday.
Avatar m tn are there any new developing medication for anxiety? im taking pregabalin amongst others but cant recommend it enough!
Avatar n tn s analgetic properties(against peripheral and central neuropathic pain) but also it is indicated for GAD (not panic attacks) .
Avatar f tn Ive been on lyrica and nuvigil fro fibro pain and fatigue, and just found out I'm pregnant. I'm just wondering if anyone else has taken either one of those while pregnant. I've stopped them for i was on only 50 mg of lyrica and about 100 of nuvigil. but I'm still worried, and i feel like I've been hit by a train once again, the pain is almost unbearable, i know my doc personally, have an appt. with him for the 12th.
Avatar m tn no it is not arthritis.....my question is....what will happen if she combines the methadone and the pregabalin?...she takes methadone about every other day...a bottle of 130mg methadone will last her almost 5 to 6 days....any info would be helpful.
1253197 tn?1331209110 I was on 1800mg a day and put on a stone over 4 months! I have now swapped to pregabalin and I am beginning to lose the weight. I changed drug because the Gabapentin was not controling my symptoms enough nothing to do with the weight gain, I am now on 400mg of Pregabalin and I am try to lose the weight I have gained so far I have lost half a stone in about three weeks. I know that there are many people who feel that Pregabalin also makes them put on weight.
Avatar m tn I take nexium for the GERD and fiber for the IBS and nothing for the GAD. For months now I have been having daily nausea and much worse heartburn and diarrhea than usual. I have pain on the left side of my throat, a feeling like something is stuck in it, feeling like I have to swallow multiple times to get stuff down and the occasional gag when it feels like my throat is closing off when I am trying to drink something. I am also frequently hoarse and my voice cracks.
1252153 tn?1269094321 can anyone tell me what Lyrica is and Savella, in england Lyrica is a company who make a drug called Pregabalin,thats what i am on now,been back to doc 2day and he has give me a larger dose of pregabalin.
Avatar m tn Like if you have to do a big presentation or speech and are nervous-- people can take this and it gets them through that. This seems like a very odd choice for generalized anxiety disorder. Clonodine is a drug for lowering blood pressure but it has gotten other indications of anxiety and panic disorder. It probably isn't used as a first line med though. So, again, this brings me around to wondering if you've been on other medications previously and what the result was.
Avatar f tn They should wait a minimum of 5 min before doing the T1 scans post-GAD. Some centers will give you the GAD and then do the last T2 scan (which will take more than 5 min) and then start the T1 post-GAD sequences. Since GAD will only show up on the T1 sequences, this is considered an acceptable procedure and you don't have to wait in the bore doing nothing for 5 min.
Avatar m tn Hopefully there will also be some intensive therapy to help you drill down and find out why you have the GAD, and/or give you some tools to deal with it without medication (or in addition to medication). The bottom line is a very thorough consult with your psychiatrist, and the attitude that this situation requires serious attention. In the end, the cure is IN YOU.
Avatar m tn Is there anyone out there suffering with GAD and if so do you always seem to feel unusually tired and cannot concentrate well?
Avatar m tn It does happen that one grows 'used' to the drug and it takes a higher and higher dose to receive any medical benefit and often at the risk of increased side effects, You say that you tried an antidepressent----- I'm wondering how long ago. There are medications available now that work really well for GAD and have a favorable side effect profile. The duel receptor types of medications that work on both serotonin and norepinephrine-- SRNI's.
Avatar f tn I started counseling and that has helped alot, but I also ended up back at the doctor and she put me on flouxetine 20 mg, I must say the first 2 wks I felt very down, but my body stopped acheing and the chest tightness went away and the constant fear and worry have gone away, it has now been 24 days since I started the medicine and I feel like I am back to my old self again. I have a 2 year old and I knew I needed to do something.
Avatar n tn I have recently wanted to stop the medication and it is proving to be a problem. I cut back to .125 mg and my symptoms of anxiety and depersonalization are coming back. It has been about four days. I have two questions: Do I tough it out and see what happens is it just withdrawal symptoms or are these my underlying syptoms of GAD? Should I just stay on the medication because I can function with it and it makes me feel better and for how long?
1880256 tn?1322569908 Well so far so good your on the right path to recovery. Stick to the plan, I too take zoloft and it has helped before and it's helping me now. The only thing I can include for u is to keep learning about anxiety symptoms and keep us posted the more u learn the better you'll be able to manage your anxiety.
Avatar m tn I have GAD and have had it all my life.. I had an extremely acute 2 year period and am getting much better etc. I was given the option of SSRI's but preffered to try and live with it.. I have to drive to Nebraska and so one of my many phobias fears is Thunderstorms and Tornadoes etc. So am trying to get past this by educating myself and so I can face my fears. I would love any feedback help.
Avatar m tn I am going to school full time and comute 90 miles a day which stresses me out alot, So in other words when does everyone think I will get a little relief from GAD and maybe some possible ideas to help with the poor concentration parts of the GAD. Thanks to whomever read this.
Avatar m tn It seems lately as if I have been really angered and more pissed off with people around me.
Avatar n tn I have heard of links between gluten and autism. Many doctors suggest gluten free diets for children and adults with autism. However, I haven't heard anything about GAD and gluten free diets. Doesn't hurt to try I suppose!
Avatar m tn In other words do I have to live with my symptoms for the rest of my life or can I cure it so I have no symptoms left because it is really affecting everything, school work relationships and what not. I have felt this way for 9 or so months and I have had no change.
Avatar f tn I suffer from Anxiety, Panic and depression amongst many other things. May or may not be connected with meno. Suffering particularly badly at the moment, constant fight or flight mode in my body. Am fighting this without the aid of prescription medication (through choice) but have CBT therapy which does seem to help. I am isolating myself at the moment, cannot interact with others and am quite depressed.
7581744 tn?1393535329 Many times, our anxiety comes from confusion and misunderstanding of both the situation and how we feel about it, which is a good thing in my opinion, because those are factorst that we can control with some knowledge on how to do that. Are you planning to go seek counseling for this?
Avatar m tn Sometimes it is not curable, but you can treat the symptoms. GAD can be caused from physical as well as mental problems. Chemical imbalances and certain diseases can cause GAD. It's not always something you can put your finger on. That's why meds are necessary in some cases.