Posted by Toothy on September 10, 2007, at 10:27:02
In reply to Re: Lyrica's approval for GAD in Europe » ed_uk, posted by River1924 on April 24, 2006, at 0:48:45
> Hey Ed, How you doing?
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> Did you plan to take this medication? It is helpful. I'm less inhibited. Initially, I jabbered. but that "pressured speech" went away. My eyes itch a bit more.
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> But, for the first time in years, I stopped my SSRI (zoloft) and feel okay with just wellbutrin.
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> I think, I mentioned in a previous post, I was worried about my lack of emotions on zoloft. Social phobia had become social disinterest. Well, I react with emotions again and I'm not suicidal. The Lyrica must do something, perhaps lower some anxiety... well that would go into psychoanalysis... let's just say I feel better.
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> It isn't a miracle drug but it is pretty effective. I lowered my benzo, too.
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> Later, River.River,,
Are you still using Lyrica. Is it still helping you with anxiety? Have you reduced any benzos as a result? I noticed you were doing well as of April 2006.
Thanks!
Toothy
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