Posted by rag doll on October 16, 2009, at 10:19:07
In reply to Re: D-Cycloserine is like nothing i've ever tried » rag doll, posted by Deneb on October 16, 2009, at 5:50:30
hi deneb-
thanks for the welcome. i see that someone posted they had 250 mg tablets and cut into 25 mg portions. have you any idea how they managed that?anyway, i also thought propranolol would be good to take before surgery from some things i have read. it is supposed to block the stress response for fear, and who knows where the fear comes from, the mind first or the body reactions. it sounds like the safest bet so far, except for not knowing what dosage for this purpose.
actually, if you are taking it for anxiety your dosage should be correct...do you mind telling me what dosage you have been taking? do you happen to know if it would take effect right away? i read you have to taper off when you stop, which indicates it takes time to leave the system. does that mean it should also be started two weeks before i need it? any advice would be appreciated.
> Hi Rag Doll
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> Welcome to Psycho-Babble. I haven't heard of cycloserine, but I hope someone will be able to answer your question.
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> Sorry to hear that cataract surgery was traumatic for you. I know benzodiazapines are good for anxiety. I'm not sure whether or not they affect vital signs. I know they can make you sleepy, but that might depend on the dose. Is there any way your doctor can give you a benzo before the surgery?
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> My pdoc doesn't give me benzos, probably because they can be addictive, but I see no problem with just taking benzos one time.
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> For anxiety I take propranolol, which is very good at getting rid of the racing heart, sweating and trembling of anxiety. It doesn't affect the mind at all, but I find just not having the physical symptoms of anxiety calms me down a lot. It does affect your vital signs though so I'm not sure if that would be a problem for you. You would need to ask your doctor.
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> Deneb
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