Gabapentin Compared to Alternatives

For Anxiety: I think it’s helping. Hard to say, as I am on a lot of other meds that are helping me feel better. Either way, I’m not vomiting from anxiety anymore and I can eat — so it must’ve done something!

For Anxiety: Like many of you, I have tried several SNRI's and SSRI's..None work after a certain time period, and nearly all cause weight gain. I am thrilled that I might have actually found a solution to my chronic depression especially given this med is meant more for Bi-polar which is not my diagnosis. I have energy for the first time in years, no weight gain, no increase in appetite! Sleeping great and waking up with energy. I'm almost afraid to write this because I may jinx it but I feel great.. I am only on 200 mg. split up twice a day and I don't need to increase at this point so I'm sticking with this low dose. very happy so far. I hope this review helps other who have struggled with finding a solutions to chronic depression..

For Anxiety: I would rate this drug a 10/10 if it wasn't for the fast tolerance that you develop the more frequently you take it, and the very high risk of dependency, because it really works like magic and I felt no side effects. I tried my best to be careful while taking this, and although I definitely developed tolerance as I feel the lower dose (0.25 mg) does nothing for me, thankfully I didn't become dependent on it because I tried to minimize usage as much as possible. I would say Xanax can be like magic when you feel like you're going through debilitating anxiety and have frequent panic attacks, but it is a quick fix and should be used as a short-term treatment while finding a long-term treatment, because I can see how physical and psychological dependency can easily develop - if the issue isn't addressed and use is frequently continued. I'm currently taking an antidepressant which seriously made such a difference to my mental health, and now rarely need to take Xanax.

For Anxiety: I have taken it on and off but decided to quit awhile back when I felt mentally healthy again. With in a couple weeks stopped but I tapered to make it less intense and stocked up on natural stuff like teas. Things happen in life and here I am older, with very hard things to face and need a little help again. I’m so shy about taking it as you should use caution and use it when you feel it’ll help detour a panic attack. Then currently I started getting gallstones and they cause nausea. I have a phobia with that and this helps me to eat till surgery. It helps in hard times in life. Also big moves stress me out and it’s helping this stressful period. I trust myself to stop when things get normal around me again.

For Anxiety: I have been on 2mg clonazepam for more than 5 years. It has done wonders for my anxiety and panic attacks. When I informed the Dr. I was concerned about addiction he advised me I am DEPENDANT on it, not ADDICTED. Addiction is the misuse of a drug he said, big difference! I am allowed 2mg up to 3 times a day but very rarely take more than 2. It has literally changed my life.

For Anxiety: This medicine helps me with my daily activities sometimes my anxiety is so bad I can’t eat or drink my throat feels closed up and my mind is constantly racing with thoughts. I feel as if I’m out of my body and mind I tried getting off of it cold turkey. My withdrawals were horrible I had to retake the medication. Hopefully one day I’ll be back to normal without it but for now it REALLY HELPS!! I’m HAPPY AGAIN