Posted by blueberry on October 28, 2005, at 17:58:24
In reply to Re: Getting off Seroquel » blueberry, posted by Phillipa on October 27, 2005, at 20:02:29
Phillipa,
I would not think lunesta could subsitute for a benzo after so many years. Mainly because it is weaker and it has a much shorter half life. Lunesta could be helpful I think, but by itself probably not enough.
In my limited experience with it (been on it about 6 weeks), I think depakote could be helpful. It is rather gaba-ergic. I don't take xanax very often any more, but when I do, it seems tons stronger with depakote in the background. I'm only at 500mg, but I bet 1000mg or 1500mg (common low-medium doses) would be helpful in dealing with longterm benzo use, probably at least allowing a lower dose.
Zyprexa has some affinity for GABA receptors. And it can block the excess dopamine anxiety rush that accompanies lowering benzo doses.
After 30 years, ya know, that's a tough one.
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