Posted by SLS on August 7, 2011, at 7:42:25
In reply to These anticonvulsants have something good, posted by tepi on August 6, 2011, at 19:56:27
> But this effect does not last much time. why ????
The phenomenon of such an immediate loss of therapeutic effect is called tachyphylaxis. It occurs with many psychotropic drugs, and can be quite variable, depending on the individual.
Although scientists have a name for this kind of drug failure, there is very little understanding of the physiology involved. Likewise, many, many people respond well to antidepressants with scientists being unable to answer why. There is an unmet need for more data and the synthesis of understanding as to how these drugs work.
In the absence of theory, one must approach psychiatric medicine with a perspective of using empirical data. In your case, I believe that your anxiety and depression are driven by anomalous brain function. I am all but sure that the improvement you experienced with both Lyrica and Neurontin was not a placebo effect. That being said, I would suggest attacking your condition with both psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic strategies at the same time. Since there really isn't any definitive formulation of an anxiolytic treatment including these drugs for severe cases, you must be willing to experiment with both psychotropic medications and the periods of time you allow them to work.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.
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