DementiaSavantPlus
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It has been difficult to use a search engine for this query as the hits are dominated by info on gabapentin being used for WD from multiple substances, as opposed to what would help with gabapentin WD.
I am at the end of an 8-month long taper from gabapentin, the end of a 10-year prescription that peaked at a dose of 1,500 mg per day. I have started sertraline, which has helped with the general psychological interferences caused by making cuts in the doses.
I have heard mixed feelings here and there in regards to using benzos for this purpose. Does anyone have experience using (specifically) etizolam for gabapentin WD? I know that clonazolam has helped with it before, but I will not use something with such potency. I would be fine ending my taper as it is without an additional aid, but unfortunately I have upped my dose of gabapentin over the past 4 days. I still have enough to taper down if I can conjure the discpline. I do not want to request another refill, but I can if I have to.
Also, will the sertraline in any way interfere with etizolam? I know it is known to somewhat block the effects of many drugs.
Any input is appreciated. Thank you.
I am at the end of an 8-month long taper from gabapentin, the end of a 10-year prescription that peaked at a dose of 1,500 mg per day. I have started sertraline, which has helped with the general psychological interferences caused by making cuts in the doses.
I have heard mixed feelings here and there in regards to using benzos for this purpose. Does anyone have experience using (specifically) etizolam for gabapentin WD? I know that clonazolam has helped with it before, but I will not use something with such potency. I would be fine ending my taper as it is without an additional aid, but unfortunately I have upped my dose of gabapentin over the past 4 days. I still have enough to taper down if I can conjure the discpline. I do not want to request another refill, but I can if I have to.
Also, will the sertraline in any way interfere with etizolam? I know it is known to somewhat block the effects of many drugs.
Any input is appreciated. Thank you.
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