Retigabine (Trobalt, Potiga) — General Discussion
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@sonicboom2000 a light three month Retigabine trial will most probably have zero permanent side effects.
The retina issue as well as the smurf effect (certain areas of the skin getting a blue-ish color tone) has been observed after heavy chronic use.
And lets face it, discoloration of the retina is a small price to pay when compared to suicide.
Try to stay away from anti-depressants, some people have reported mood improvement when on them but I believe that few (if any) have reported any improvement for their tinnitus.
Amitriptyline is a better bet than Zoloft though, because its mechanism of action is totally different from SSRIs.
However lots of people have reported a temporary tinnitus improvement from lorazepan (ativan) and other benzodiazepines, so its unfortunate that it didn't work for you.
The retina issue as well as the smurf effect (certain areas of the skin getting a blue-ish color tone) has been observed after heavy chronic use.
And lets face it, discoloration of the retina is a small price to pay when compared to suicide.
Try to stay away from anti-depressants, some people have reported mood improvement when on them but I believe that few (if any) have reported any improvement for their tinnitus.
Amitriptyline is a better bet than Zoloft though, because its mechanism of action is totally different from SSRIs.
However lots of people have reported a temporary tinnitus improvement from lorazepan (ativan) and other benzodiazepines, so its unfortunate that it didn't work for you.
Hi guys
I took only two pills so it's short to report any results, yesteday Ididn't feel any change on my Tinnitus and any side effect. today my central tinnitus disapeared and the spikes in my left ear is slightly better,
I still heard my tinnitus but it seems very very far.It souds this drug work on me but am not sure I have to wait to see more results
I will update you tomorow.
I took only two pills so it's short to report any results, yesteday Ididn't feel any change on my Tinnitus and any side effect. today my central tinnitus disapeared and the spikes in my left ear is slightly better,
I still heard my tinnitus but it seems very very far.It souds this drug work on me but am not sure I have to wait to see more results I will update you tomorow.
MemberSo how much mg have you taken?Hi guys
I took only two pills so it's short to report any results, yesteday Ididn't feel any change on my Tinnitus and any side effect. today my central tinnitus disapeared and the spikes in my left ear is slightly better,
I will update you tomorow.
100/200/300 pills?
Hi guys
I took only two pills so it's short to report any results, yesteday Ididn't feel any change on my Tinnitus and any side effect. today my central tinnitus disapeared and the spikes in my left ear is slightly better,
I will update you tomorow.
Other people have reported exactly this. The ''distancing'' of tinnitus. Must be a good thing right?
Anyways thanks for the update.
that is really good newsI took only two pills so it's short to report any results, yesteday Ididn't feel any change on my Tinnitus and any side effect. today my central tinnitus disapeared and the spikes in my left ear is slightly better,
I will update you tomorow.
did you have any side effects like feeling drunk or blurry vision?
- Aug 21, 2014
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A serotonin/norepenephrine reuptake inhibitor, a class of drugs commonly prescribed for depression, anxiety, and any other worthless label some doctor feels like applying to run-of-the-mill day to day problems which probably don't need to be drugged away in the first place.
wait i was saying really good news to @presley post re trobalt experiment and had nothing to do with the anti depressant
Would confirm what Danny is saying: 400 mg is also an effective dosage for him.
I say try and taper up and see what dosage works for you. It's about outweighing the side-effects and your sweet-spot. Just don't exceed 400mg ever, ever.
I'm on amitriptyline it's the best drug for tinnitus it's not just for depression it's also a nerve drug to dull pain I find it lowers my t so I can get to sleep easier .
Just curious did you start at that dose 200-200 mg or did you increase it gradually to that point.
Dannyboy I thought you got off Retigabine? Are you still on it? If your off has your tinntius returned?
regitabine should be taken 3 times a day so you flood your system consistently. So usualy you start with 3 times 100 mg and slowly work your way up. The paper in your box should say not to increase more than 150mg a day - per week ... so after the first week you should take 3 time 150 a day ... and so on .. some say you can go faster and maybe you can try - but I don`t want to advice anything more than what is stated by the company ... anything else is your responsibility and intelligence.
also I would take it 30 minutes before breakfast. than leave 6 hours and another 6 hours ...
when you mix the pills with your food the effect is much less. it takes around 20 minutes for them to start affecting you.
read the leaflet in the box .. it has all the info and you should follow it as best as you can.
Ive already decided to try trobalt.. My mom mother went to mexicali a city in mexico but they never heard of it.. Does anyine know if it isnt available in mexico ot do i have to order it from europe??
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I dont know about Mexico, I have a cousin who owns a pharmacy in Sonora, Mexico.
Its Trobalt, are there other names for the med. I need all the names and dosages.
Ill inquire. Other wise try more pharmacies in Tijuana.
Its Trobalt, are there other names for the med. I need all the names and dosages.
Ill inquire. Other wise try more pharmacies in Tijuana.
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The european name is Trobalt.
For the US, Canada and (probably) Mexico, the name is Potiga.
You can find that info on the first page of this thread alongside other useful stuff.
For the US, Canada and (probably) Mexico, the name is Potiga.
You can find that info on the first page of this thread alongside other useful stuff.
Dont we have some members in spain that i could pay for sending me a box or two? I'm serious. Starting to lose sanity and if i cant bet rtg that way i might as well hitchike to spain from poland........i have way too many sounds in my head because of acoustic truma and ototoxic meds. I'm willing to pay extra for someones effort.
I am not selling Trobalt, I was just wondering what youd pay for it lol...
If anybody wants to pay me $5000 a box, I would get it for them lol.
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