Ethansmom Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I'm currently taking 187.5mg of Effexor and 2MG of Klonopin daily. I've had a major set back and some recent medical issues that have put me in a spiral. The doctor said I can raise the Effexor to 225MG, which is the dose that most people need for anxiety. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Has anyone added Gabapentin to the mix? I've heard this can help you get off a benzo and help calm the mind. I tried a low dose of 100MG with lexepro a year or two ago and I felt high for a day or two and then I started to shake, which gave me anxiety. I gave up after a week. IS this something I should talk to my doctor about trying again? I'd love to get off the klonopin, but need to stabilize on the right meds. I'm sick of living a life of anxiety and panic. I should add that I do go to counseling every other week. I try to exercise daily and try to meditate, which does help sometimes. What are your thoughts on Gabapentin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyRedhead Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Ethansmom said: What are your thoughts on Gabapentin? This is only my experience, but Gabapentin didn't help my anxiety. 100mg is a very low dose though........You probably would need a higher dose to give it a fair chance if you decide to try again. I would say, discuss it with your pdoc and see what the doc thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper29 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 It’s been helpful for me. I was on 300 for a while and recently increased to 300 twice a day (well, still in the process of increasing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethansmom Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 ok, Thank you both! @Juniper29 How does it help your anxiety? Does it slow down your anxious thoughts? Just curious. Thank you! I'm feeling very anxious this week. I'm about to start my period and i feel like i can't breathe and want to jump out of my skin. Klonopin is barely touching the anxiety. I also had an ultrasound for some female problems i'm having so my mind is running wild. I just feel like the effexor is not enough. I may have to increase the dose this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper29 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 @Ethansmom It just reduces my overall anxiety level ... like I feel calmer all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethansmom Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 @Juniper29 that's exactly what i need. I tried it at 100MG but started to feel shaky and that freaked me out. I wonder if that side effect would have gone away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceberg Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 So when I first read ur post I hadn't heard too much about it causing shaking but I looked it up and it seems to be somewhat common, so I think that probably the only way to know would be to try it again. I tried it up to 600x3 and I think it helped a little prophylacticly but not for acute spikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eilatan Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 76my friend has been on gaba for years and really likes x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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