^ I've never used tiagabine, so wouldn't know about it's recreational potential aside from Wikipedia claiming it has none... used to say that about pregabalin/gabapentin as well though.
As for tolerance with pregabalin, yes it does happen at a varying rate depending on the person. I didn't notice it with a few days of use. What are you using these medications for? I assume there is a medical reason you are prescribed these drugs, and that would make me wary as tolerance will also develop to the therapeutic side of the drugs as well.
I am using it for CTTH ( Chronic Type Tension Headache) that happens daily.
So my Neurologist prescribes many "Preventative" medications, such as Tegretol( Carbamazepine), Topamax ( Topiramate), Keppra( Levetiracetam), Epilim ( Sodium Valproate), etc.
But wit Tegregol, I got Neutropenia ( my white blood decreasing, so I am prone to infections, etc which can cause Death)
With Topamax, I got a history of kidney stones, well , it was back in 1996, now when being CT-Scaned , none. But my Neurologist doesn't want to complicate with it by prescribing thing that can cause kidney stone. ( yes, Topiramate can cause kidney stones)
Keprra, which is Levetiracetam, is actually the L-isomer of Etiracetam. And this Racetams, are actually "Smart Drugs". But, when I tried Keppra, I got the opposite effect, which is sedation, and I developed tics. ( I searched through internet, well, yes, Levetiracetam, unlike other Racetams like Piracetams, Oxiracetams, etc, it has no " Nootropic effect"). So coz of the side effects, my neurologist stopped it.
As with Epilim, its effect is similar to benzos, but only wel......maybe 10%......I did help with my Nerve pain behind my eyes, ( as i am typing right now, I am experiencing pain behind my eyes, caused by focus on typing,etc) . Lucky, I've taken my Pregabalin 300mg + Tramadol 200mg + alprazolam 2mg. I also take Hypericum ( St john's wort, blackmores). The reason I stopped the Epilim was because, through my blood check, my bilirubin, SGOT,SGPT, ALT are high. So my neurologist stopped it.
Now I am on Pregabalin 300mg 2x/day, with Tramal 200mg 2x/day and Alprazolam 2mg 2x/day,
After using Pregabalin , 3 days, I don't notice that it's helpful anymore.
That's why I asked about Gabitril ( Tiagabine). Well, forget about Sabril( Vigabatrin) as it's dangerous to the eyes, causing permanent visual defect.
Well, in Wiki, Tiagabine could be used as for Panic Disorder, too. ( That interests me)
But, in Erowid, many who have used it, said, it has NO Recreational value.
Now, what I want to know, is, is there amongst the readers, who happens to take Tiagabine too?
I just want to know, what he fells about it. ( Well, of course its the Therapeutically used, not over the recommended dosage by the doctor)
Any input, I really, appreciate it so much.
I thank, to Mr Blonde too, who has given me advise, that I might think it over, before filling my prescription to the chemist.
( Btw, Pregabalin 300mg = $ 150, Tiagabine = roughly $ 130, also Neurontin, are not subsidised, and Authority Script is meant for RPBS , Veteran of war. So we got to pay the full price.)
Once again, I would be thankful if there is anymore input about Tiagabine.
Kind Regards,
Davevanza