Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 948362

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Has anyone tried Riluzole for anxiety or GAD?

Posted by Ernie D. on May 22, 2010, at 20:06:02

A number of recent case studies have also indicated that riluzole may have clinical use in mood and anxiety disorders. It has been shown to have antidepressant properties in the treatment of refractory depression and as an anxiolytic in Obsessive-compulsive disorder and in GAD.

Re: Has anyone tried Riluzole for anxiety or GAD?

Posted by SLS on May 23, 2010, at 7:25:36

In reply to Has anyone tried Riluzole for anxiety or GAD?, posted by Ernie D. on May 22, 2010, at 20:06:02

> A number of recent case studies have also indicated that riluzole may have clinical use in mood and anxiety disorders. It has been shown to have antidepressant properties in the treatment of refractory depression and as an anxiolytic in Obsessive-compulsive disorder and in GAD.

I know that riluzole has been studied for these things. However, I don't think it has been investigated using randomized controlled trials. I know the NIH has completed its study, but I can't find the results. Their bipolar depression study is still under way. I tried riluzole to treat bipolar depression, but it was without effect. Riluzole is very expensive. If you can afford it, I guess it wouldn't hurt to try.

Do you not respond to Nardil? It has proven itself to be effective for depression and GAD, and has been used by some to treat OCD, although its effectiveness for this indication is not firmly established.

- Scott

Re: Has anyone tried Riluzole for anxiety or GAD?

Posted by Ernie D. on May 23, 2010, at 23:07:17

In reply to Re: Has anyone tried Riluzole for anxiety or GAD?, posted by SLS on May 23, 2010, at 7:25:36

> > A number of recent case studies have also indicated that riluzole may have clinical use in mood and anxiety disorders. It has been shown to have antidepressant properties in the treatment of refractory depression and as an anxiolytic in Obsessive-compulsive disorder and in GAD.
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> I know that riluzole has been studied for these things. However, I don't think it has been investigated using randomized controlled trials. I know the NIH has completed its study, but I can't find the results. Their bipolar depression study is still under way. I tried riluzole to treat bipolar depression, but it was without effect. Riluzole is very expensive. If you can afford it, I guess it wouldn't hurt to try.
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> Do you not respond to Nardil? It has proven itself to be effective for depression and GAD, and has been used by some to treat OCD, although its effectiveness for this indication is not firmly established.
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> - Scott

I didn't like Nardil's side effect nor the diet. I take Agomelatine and am going to try either Riluzole or Trivastal.

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