Posted by chloe on June 1, 2001, at 19:41:16
In reply to Re: Serotonin receptor downregulation???, posted by loosmrbls on June 1, 2001, at 13:45:35
> However, lithium does not have an antidepressant effect on me. And I'm prone to depression if not on an antidepressant. So should I take Neurontin instead of Remeron/Klonopin?
>Hi LM
I doubt you could use Neurontin instead of your current combo.
I began Neurontin about 3 weeks ago to help with my aggitation from an SSRI. I am quite unimpressed with it's ability to help with irritability and aggitation. I feel it is rather a "light weight" for the symptoms of irritation you describe. It does help a little with anxiety, in that it makes me a bit sleepy.However, if you have a benzo that is helping control your temper, etc, even when you are on an AD, I would celebrate! I have not found a benzo that can keep a lid on my AD induced hypomania and irritability.
Hang in there!
C
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