Does Pagoclone or other antidepressants reduce stuttering?
I am convinced that antidepressants are a great option to reduce stuttering. I am planning to go to a psychiatrist and start treatment. The reasons for not doing it before was because of time, money and well, going to the psychiatrist is not something to brag about. This following report was form last year but it talks about Pagoclone, an antidepressant, which reduces the the dopamine which produces stuttering. Here is the clip.
I just realized that my insurance can cover it so let's see if I can get a good treatment here in South America. Some psychiatrist don't know much about stuttering and some are extremely ignorant so I hope I get one that has done some research. Have any of you succeeded with any kind of antidepressant or with Pagoclone? or maybe you think this is not the best option. In any case, I would like to here from some real life experiences
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I have had luck with Xanax and Zyprexa. Both improved my fluency quite a bit. Unfortunately, you will get used to the dosage of Xanax and it will take more and more to produce the same results - so it's not a good long term solution.
The side effects of Zyprexa were pretty bad - lots of weight gain and constantly feeling very tired. So I stopped taking that as well, after about 2 years.
I have also tried Lexapro, Abilify and Geodon. None produced noticeable results.
Pagoclone is the most popular & promising medication right now. Although there is a lot of mystery as to whether or not it will ever make it to market (at least in the U.S.).
I've also found that two glasses of wine does a superb job of improving my fluency! :)
Chad
www.thestutterblog.com
Sorry I am just now responding! But if this drug helps in significantly reducing stuttering then I'd be willing to try it.
You know when they showed the guy making the telephone call. OMG, it was almost too painful to watch. I even had to pause the video a few seconds because it was like watching myself on film. And then I started thinking about what I sound like to other people and what they must think. And it sent me into a place I really try not to go.
When I was a kid I was in speech therapy, but I stopped going because for 7 years it just went away. And is it even effective when you're an adult?
Anyways, I have no insight to offer. But it would be nice to experience a better speech flow.
And like Chad, when I get a nice buzz going I almost never stutter. I wonder why that is?
Hi guys,
Well now that Jillian answered I think I can post again :)
Well, I have been following up on some stutterers using this drug (Pagoclone) and I haven't got any positive feedback yet. This drug is not available in the US yet (unless you know it does) so mainly these people are from the UK. Some state that they have been using it for more than 2 months and nothing.
Anyway I would try this or other drugs because I think I would have the "Placebo" effect. I think by taking them my mind would make me think I should get better and influence my speech.
See you later guys and Chad let me know if SpeechEasy is working for you.
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