Posted by Mitch on November 26, 2001, at 13:22:51
In reply to New Drug 4 Social Phobia. BPII., posted by JahL on November 26, 2001, at 12:17:52
> Hello.
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> Just been listening to the (BBC) radio & heard a report on a new drug for social anxiety being developed in Glagow, Scotland. The head of the research project is one Dr. Carol Ferguson.
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> Apparently it's been tested on hundreds of volunteers since March & could be available on prescription in the UK by the end of the year. It seems to work in around 2-3 weeks and reports are encouraging (hence the radio rpt of course).
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> My suspicion is that it could be PREGABLIN, which KregPark mentioned a while back (or is it just another SSRI?). Anyone able to shed any more light on this?
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> Any thoughts on Pregablin, all you clever types?
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> On a separate note, I'm due to see one of the country's top pharmacologists and would appreciate any ideas on novel BPII treatments I can throw at the guy. Naturally I will ask about the aforementioned med.
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> Ta,
> JJahL,
I am on Neurontin now (gabapentin). Pregabalin is supposed to be a more potent form of gabapentin. I suspect that is the med you heard about. I will be first in line at the pharmacy the day it comes out!
Mitch
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