Posted by anita on September 1, 2000, at 20:05:43
In reply to social phobia - nardil, pagoclone, pregabalin, posted by Matty on September 1, 2000, at 12:00:49
Hi Matty,
I took nardil for depression and social phobia, and out of the many meds I've tried, nardil worked the best. In the US, nardil is cited as one of the best meds for social phobia, and clonazepam (a benzo) seems to be a close second. For me, Nardil kicked in rather suddenly after 8 weeks, at 60mg. I'd give it another 2 weeks to work, if you can. Then, maybe ask your doc about clonazapam (Klonopin in the US).
I don't know about pregabalin, pagoclone, Gamalate B6, or Picamilone, but I'm curious so I'll see what I can find. Are these the generic names? Deprynel is another MAOI, and I'd think it would help with social phobia. Deprynel and Parnate tend to be more stimulating than nardil. Stimulating drugs, including adrafinil, might be helpful if you feel shy and generally want to talk more with others, but if you experience profound anxiety, these may make it worse. Then again, if you're problem is more with attention and concentration, these may be good for that.
I don't know if I've been of any help...but if you tell me more about your symptoms I can tell you what I know, as I've done some research on it for myself. I tend to be very avoidant, and have found that dopaminergic meds really help me talk more and want to be more involved with people.
anita
> Hi, I live in the UK and suffer from social phobia. I have found difficulty obtaining answers to my questions and if anybody out there can help I would be very grateful.
> > How long does nardil take to work for social phobia? I have been on it eight weeks now and have still found no relief from my symptoms.
> > Does anybody know when pregabalin or pagoclone will become available in the UK? (My psychiatrist, GP and mental health nurse have never even heard of them). Has anyone got any info on their efficacy with social anxiety?
> > Has any body got any info on the efficacy of other meds/drugs? Of particular interest to me are adrafinil, deprenyl, GHB, Gamalate B6 and Picamilone - a UK Psychiatrist would never prescribe these meds, or any that is not widely used for depression or anxiety but all traditional antidepressants have not helped me. These drugs however, can be purchased on the net. The first two interest me as my problems seem to stem from my inability to think properly or concentrate when I am spoken to and thus have no reasonable response for people, maybe a bit of cognitive stimulation is what I need. The latter three I see as possible alternatives to benzo's ( my docs won't prescribe benzo's either)
> Sorry about the essay but please, please, please, any response would be much appreciated.
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