10-29-2017, 02:35 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-29-2017, 02:37 PM by invisiblejungle.)
Neurontin and Lyrica have very interesting effects. They're unlike anything I've taken, both stimulating and sedating.
They are supposed to increase GABA and serotonin while reducing norepineprhine and glutamate. They also block substance P, which is why it can be helpful for pain. They definitely cause euphoria and physical stimulation while at the same time being somewhat calming. The ratio of these two opposing effects seems to depend on the dosage taken. People take extremely large doses of them for recreational purposes.
I never took either one daily, but for a few years, I took them once in awhile (couple times a month at most) when I needed an extra boost. However, I always felt drained the day after taking them, so I've since stopped.
If anything, I think Lyrica has a greater chance of helping depression rathern than causing it, due to its serotonergic effects. However, this would mean that depression could set in after stopping it. For some people, withdrawal from Neurontin and Lyrica can be worse than withdrawal from benzos.
They are supposed to increase GABA and serotonin while reducing norepineprhine and glutamate. They also block substance P, which is why it can be helpful for pain. They definitely cause euphoria and physical stimulation while at the same time being somewhat calming. The ratio of these two opposing effects seems to depend on the dosage taken. People take extremely large doses of them for recreational purposes.
I never took either one daily, but for a few years, I took them once in awhile (couple times a month at most) when I needed an extra boost. However, I always felt drained the day after taking them, so I've since stopped.
If anything, I think Lyrica has a greater chance of helping depression rathern than causing it, due to its serotonergic effects. However, this would mean that depression could set in after stopping it. For some people, withdrawal from Neurontin and Lyrica can be worse than withdrawal from benzos.