Posted by zero on October 21, 2005, at 17:52:11
In reply to Re: Lyrica, posted by RobertDavid on October 21, 2005, at 17:10:54
Glad that things are easing up the last couple of days. Splitting the .5K into 2 spread-out doses of .25K seems a good strategy.
I took 2mgs.K daily for about 12yrs. Because I realized K was causing/aggravating depression for me, I transitioned to 20mgs. Valium per day over about 2 months this summer (should be 1/2 the K. dose, in benzo. equivalents). Depression is much less, plus the V. lasts longer. I may lower the V. even further, gradually, especially if I find something to replace it.
Your K. taper, even with the Lyrica, seems very fast. Scares the bejesus out of me. You have a lot of courage.
Maybe if you could get by with the Lyrica plus .5 or .25 K, you would get benefit from the K and no depressogenic effects? (and if you wanted, slowly chip away at the remaining K dose if the Lyrica is working)
I hope the Lyrica gives some sustained benefit for your anxiety/SAD.
I'm rooting for you!!!
zero
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