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Originally Posted by waves
IF you are given something, ask the doctor for precise instructions on the time between doses, in order to avoid addiction.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Smith
I would avoid the word "addiction".
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I'd ask for instructions to avoid [...] dependence
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Yes, that's better. Benzo's are considered addictive as people do end up with
psychological dependence (with or without abuse), but asking about "dependence" makes much more sense in your situation; it does not open unnecessary cans of worms.
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Originally Posted by waves
Many doctors do resist the notion of "withdrawal" from gabapentin
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I'd avoid the word "withdrawal" when it comes to gabapentin.
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I would also avoid the word "dependence" when it comes to gabapentin. The reason many doctors resist the concept of "withdrawal" is they do not accept the notion of physical "dependence" on gabapentin at all.
In general I think what you say should
not state or imply any kind of dependence on gabapentin. I think the most practical approach would be to
focus on the anxious symptoms, their severity, and the need for help with these things.
It would be
ideal to find a doctor who understands gabapentin withdrawal, but that might not be a
realistic goal given that time is of the essence. Anyway, if you happen across such a doctor, they will make the gabapentin connection themselves.
waves