Posted by JahL on November 27, 2001, at 16:00:47
In reply to Re: New Drug 4 Social Phobia. BPII., posted by Alan on November 27, 2001, at 15:26:30
> > Mitch's characterization of pregabalin is accurate.
> >
> > Pregabalin was developed as an anticonvulsant. Like gabapentin (Neurontin), it is structurally similar to the inhibitory "calming" neurotransmitter, GABA (Gamma-Amino-Butyric-Acid). However, neither drug seems to act like GABA in the brain. Both drugs appear to block certain kinds of calcium channels along the neuron. I'm sure they do other things as well.
> >
> > Among the therapeutic potentials that both Neurontin and pregabalin share are:
> >
> > 1. Anticonvulsant - seizures disorders
> > 2. Anxiolytic - anxiety disorders
> > 3. Antinociceptive - pain disorders
> >
> > I guess #2 is where social phobia fits in.
> >
> >
> > - Scott
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> Thanks Scott for clarifying. This is my understanding too.
>
> AlanMine also. I was asking if anyone knew anything more than the bog-standard (in so far as it has been posted numerous times on this brd) info. Successful trials, anecdotal evidence etc. I still don't understand how the word 'Neurontin' answers any of my original questions...
Anyway, thanx Mitch, Scott. Jazzdog; I'll be sure to ask, don't worry about that! :)I was also hoping someone would have some suggestions 4 novel BPII treatments; my appt. is in just over 24hrs..............................................
J.
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