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Posted by snapper on June 8, 2004, at 22:42:54
1. is it possible that tratment resistance and immunity from most pharmacologic treatment -that in ones mind that you don't think that a medication will work and therefore it does'nt exert its' intended pharmacologic effect? (hope that makes sense)
2. what are some poeples experiences with Gabatril?
thanks
Snapper
Posted by SLS on June 8, 2004, at 23:37:50
In reply to I have a couple questions??? Gabitril, posted by snapper on June 8, 2004, at 22:42:54
Hi Snapper.
> 1. is it possible that tratment resistance and immunity from most pharmacologic treatment -that in ones mind that you don't think that a medication will work and therefore it does'nt exert its' intended pharmacologic effect?
I find that if a drug is going to work, it will work despite my best efforts to expect the worst. :-) Unfortunately, the converse is also true. If a drug is not going to work, it won't work despite my incorrigible optimism fostering the expectation that it will. If your condition is predominantly biological, I doubt your outlook will affect your initial response to medication. However, the brain can use all the help it can get. Try to minimize psychosocial stress as much as possible and work to reduce negative thinking and depressive cognition using psychotherapy if necessary.
> (hope that makes sense)
Perfect.
> 2. what are some poeples experiences with Gabatril?
I didn't like it. It produced anxiety and worsened my depression. I am amazed that so many doctors are now prescribing it for anxiety and insomnia. It seems to be worthless as a mood stabilizer.
Of course... YMMV (the standard disclaimer)
- Scott
Posted by justplainflakey on June 10, 2004, at 2:17:28
In reply to I have a couple questions??? Gabitril, posted by snapper on June 8, 2004, at 22:42:54
I'm on day 5 of changing from zyprexa + abiilify to gabitril + abilify and it has been very unpleasant and disapointing. I am not as relaxed on gabitril as zyprexa and my thinking is a mess. My doctor said give it a little time.
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