11-09-2017, 10:10 PM
The "new valium" label is interesting - I have mixed feelings.
I'm prescribed gabapentin, but have also had pregabalin. There is a relaxing effect that I suppose is similar to diazepam. But what I've noticed is the way many doctors consider these gabagenics drugs you can withdraw from in a matter of weeks (i.e. cut dose in half, cut to quarter, and then stop). So it follows diaz in the sense most docs are under estimating the addictive qualities.
In the UK the gabagenics are officially NHS approved for anxiety conditions. That's new.
I would bet you money that in ten years the withdrawal will be seen as a much bigger deal.
I'm prescribed gabapentin, but have also had pregabalin. There is a relaxing effect that I suppose is similar to diazepam. But what I've noticed is the way many doctors consider these gabagenics drugs you can withdraw from in a matter of weeks (i.e. cut dose in half, cut to quarter, and then stop). So it follows diaz in the sense most docs are under estimating the addictive qualities.
In the UK the gabagenics are officially NHS approved for anxiety conditions. That's new.
I would bet you money that in ten years the withdrawal will be seen as a much bigger deal.