Posted by Simcha on June 13, 2004, at 11:51:21
In reply to Patients short on GABA= Fewer withdrawal symptoms, posted by Pluto on June 13, 2004, at 2:58:11
Pluto,
That's very interesting. I had absolutely no problem getting off of Klonopin after using it for almost two years nightly. I was only on 1mg. per night. I tapered myself and I felt no withdrawal symptoms. It was very easy.
There is a long history of alcoholism and drug addiction on both sides of my family. They have done studies that alcoholics have something going on with GABA. I wonder if my genetic makeup predisposes me for easy withdrawals. It kind of makes sense.
Recently I took vicodin 5/500s for a few days because I had some major jaw pain. I have some TMJ related to bruxism. It was very easy for me to stop when I had no more pain. I did enjoy the effects of the vicodin yet it seemed that since I woke up pain free one day after a few days of taking the stuff, it only made sense to stop taking it. I felt no ill effects. I know some people have a very difficult time getting off of vicodin and other opiates.
Well, it would be interesting to hear if anyone can shed light on this subject.
Simcha
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