Anti seizure medications gaba

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Avatar m tn If GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, how does diazepam can cause anti-depress? I heard that it can treat seizure? Seizure is a disease that is over-stimulation, repetitive, uncontrolled neuronal firing in CNS. May I know how does it treat seizure? Thanks.
1168718 tn?1464983535 Somatosensory system pain (neuropathic pain) seems to respond better to GABA drugs. GABA drugs are primarily anti-seizure medications that seem to effect the currents in the voltage dependent calcium channels of the nervous system. Different drugs for different types of pain. There are people on this forum that use both. I take a different anti seizure medication (Tegretol) that works by keeping more of the voltage dependent sodium gates inactivated.
Avatar m tn Hi there, i had a brain injury in feb and havent had any seizures yet but i was told in order to get back to driving/work etc i might have to take an anti-seizure medication. What medications are there? And i was told by someone else that they will slow down my recovery. because they are stimulants? in what way would they slow it down?
Avatar f tn Bipolar can cause hallucinations, but so can other things like schizoaffective disorder. Lowering stress and distraction may help her in the short term. She should see her doctor.
634733 tn?1316625992 Gabapentin and Lyrica are anti-seizure medications (this class of drugs also reduces neuropathic pain) that effect the voltage gating of calcium channels in the nervous system. Just about all of the anti-seizure medications "can" (but not always do) cause weight gain. These drugs decrease certain neurotransmitters and increase neuronal GABA levels.
1559533 tn?1308948561 Yes, anti-seizure medications (Tegretol, Gabapentin, Lyrica, etc) are used to treat neuropathic pain (things like Trigeminal Neuralgia or Dysthesias.) They can also be used to treat seizure disorders. They did not seem to effect my diagnosis. They did not effect my neuro exams, MRI, VEP, LP, etc.
Avatar f tn Xanax is a benzodiazepine, an anti-anxiety and anti-seizure medication that targets GABA receptors. Benzos act only for a short time, some longer, some shorter, while antidepressants work all day while you're on them. Both can be very hard to stop taking -- benzos are addictive, and Paxil is difficult to stop if you take it for any length of time because the brain has to readapt to working naturally when you stop an antidepressant (or a benzo).
Avatar m tn GABA = Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid is a neurotransmitter of the brain, which inhibits some relevant transmission of impulses within the cns-network. GABA is an amino-acid which is manufactured in the brain. But it cannot pass the blood-brain barrier. So any additional supplement to the food or pills will have no effect, because the drug won´t come to the place of action. Many online-pharmacies try to promote the use of GABA to relief anxiety, depression or promote stimulation of growth hormones.
Avatar m tn I don't know that taking clonazepam and xanax is safe, as they are both benzos and target the same thing, GABA. And they aren't used for depression, they are used for anxiety -- an anti-anxiety drug, which is usually sedating, can actually increase anxiety, although the Cymbalta would possibly prevent that. I'd ask about taking two benzos at the same time on a regular basis. But as to the valium for surgery, I had that when I was on clonazepam.
Avatar f tn I'm on so many anti depressants and anti anxiety medications, including rispedal, neurontin, clonodine, citalopram, klonopin, topamax, trazadone, and Wellbutrin. I KNOW that this is a ton of medication, but I suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks. I've had it ever since I was 21 and now I'm 43. I was wondering if I could try introducing natural herbs into the mix slowly, like valerium or camomile?
4598399 tn?1363707335 I'm sure happy to read that you're taking GABA. That will cover you perfectly from any seizure risk and I can stop thinking about! I just know how having a seizure can impact your life. You could lose your drivers license...and that would be horrible for YOU! I have to tell you how wonderful you've done so far...this is hard, very hard, and I admire your resolve to get this addiction behind you.
Avatar f tn Yes Depakote does prevent the breakdown of GABA in the brain but its not designed for this use at all, it is actually an Anti Epileptic and quite a good one but it does have some side effects and as you do not have the illness the drug was designed to work on. I have to admit I am sitting here with my mouth open at this post. Your doc prescribed depakote for depression and anxiety? Wow what a charmer. Is your doctor a psychiatrist?
Avatar n tn I was leary of taking it at first because I knew it was primarily, at least at first designed for, anti-seizure as nurse girl said. Now I am off lortabs, perocet, somas, antidepressants and didn't feel i should go off my neurotin right now. It can make you tired. It sure isn't helping me sleep at night tho! Hope that isn't TMI (too much info) as my hubby accuses me of.
Avatar f tn Benzodiazepines withdrawal may cause seizure while stopping cold turkey mostly due to it's action on the GABA neurotransmitter and it's anti-convulsive propriety. I never heard of an antidepressant causing seizure while stopping cold turkey buy you will most likely experience brain zaps which are electric shock-like sensations lasting for a second thru your entire brain and sometimes spreading to other areas. Brain zaps are not to be confused with seizures.
475300 tn?1312423126 Anti-seizure meds should be taken very responsibly because at higher doses you can actually induce a seizure if you miss taking them. Now Gabapentin has a lessor risk of this than some of the other anti-seizure meds, but the risk is still there. I have had bad withdrawal symptoms from coming off of them too fast. I am not trying to scare you, but I would do your best to keep to your dosing schedule. If you plan to come off of them talk to your doctor.
1326513 tn?1276518001 Probably not -- ativan targets GABA receptors. Don't know how frequently you take ativan. GABA isn't a particularly effective supplement for anxiety. For one thing, it can cause anxiety. For another, and most important, it doesn't cross the blood/brain barrier well. A better way to get GABA is to take taurine, which along with B-6 is what the body uses to make GABA, but since you're taking the ativan, I'd be careful about this.
Avatar f tn Hi,I have a question about this medication used for seizures and other things,,,,,,,,,,i amon 250 mg depakote er at night for mood control and gaba diffency i misssed my dose last night and wonder if i might have a seizure i have no seizure disorder and have never had a seizure but someone told me that if u miss a dose u might have aseixure i have been on this med for only 8 days,,,,,i have very bad anxiety and some depression and it seems like this medications takes away all my emotions any
Avatar n tn A magnesium supplement might help the spasms, but Ally is right, if you're getting heart palps you're tapering off too quickly. Keep in mind the original purpose of benzos was as anti-seizure medication. For insomnia, you can try homepathic remedies such as Calm's Forte, since they don't have any interactions with GABA, which is targeted by the benzo, or melatonin, or both. You might also look into meditation for some peace.
6937315 tn?1386287618 s only FDA approved uses are for the nerve pain from shingles and as an anti-seizure med for epileptics, but is used off-label for a lot of things.
Avatar m tn No, it wouldn't be safe to take GABA if you're on klonopin. Klonopin works on GABA receptors and you could overdo it. Besides which, GABA is not well absorbed as a supplement. The best way to get GABA into the system is using L-Taurine, which along with B6 manufactures GABA. However, to do this, you'd have to be careful since you're taking Klonopin.
Avatar m tn Neurotin (generic, gabapentin) is NOT classified as an ADDICTIVE substance. I have just recently weaned off of gabapentin.....off 51 days now. I was prescribed the med to help with nerve pain and nerve damage. (some of it is permanent now) If you read up on it, you will find that it effects people differently. I DO feel like it helped me when I had blown out discs, no insurance and constant compression on my nerves like a live wire!.
Avatar f tn Evening primrose oil may lower the seizure threshold and use is contraindicated in patients with seizure disorders, schizophrenia, or individuals receiving anti-seizure or anti-psychotic medications. Therefore, before using this herbal supplement for hair loss I would consult your doctor to see if it is appropriate or if they can recommend something else due to you taking Seroquel (which is classified as an anti-psychotic agent).
382218 tn?1341181487 Unfortunately because of the rules in this forum I cannot comment on all the off-label medications which we use, but suffice it to say there are many more and they usually fall under the categories of anti-seizure medications and antidepressants. I do not use cannibinoids, nor do I personally recommend them. As one patient in rural Pennsylvani said very correctly: "MS is a disease that affects the brain, so why would you want to take a medications that affects your brain?
1722607 tn?1335747858 For instance, the medications taken for anxiety and OCD are classified as anti-depressants but they work for these disorders as well. As far as the benzodiazipines go, I find this one to work better than xanax. Klonopin take a bit longer to start working than xanax but its effects last longer. Hope your echo turns out to be fine.
Avatar f tn s an addictive drug and interferes with REM sleep and over the long term will leave you with a benzo problem and rebound insomnia. And Neurontin is very sedating. Clonazepam targets GABA receptors; neurontin is GABA. It should be better for sleep than clonazepam, but people do react differently. Anything bugging you? Ever seen a therapist to see if your sleep problem can be fixed rather than medicated?
536029 tn?1213648108 This may have to be treated with a combination of anti-seizure drugs. These anti-seizure medications may also address the burning feeling (neuropathic in origin) and help minimize them. If there are any one in the site with similar symptoms, I request that they share their experiences with our friend here. Wishing you all the best. Regards and God bless.