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Posted by Deb on September 3, 1998, at 10:51:40
Has anyone heard of a drug that is available only in Canada called Sabril (trade name is Vigabratin)???? It's documented use is as an anti-convulsant but I recently heard that it can also be used for addiction.
Posted by Toby on September 9, 1998, at 12:49:43
In reply to Sabril for Narcotic Withdrawal, posted by Deb on September 3, 1998, at 10:51:40
I looked it up on the FDA website and saw that it had been applied for approval in the US in Nov 1997. Where it is now, I don't know. Perhaps still in US trials. I checked Medline and found a few articles on it as an anticonvulsant and it looks quite good for that. I also found a few separate articles on using the kind of GABA blocker that Sabril is in rats (and if you can believe it, in cockroaches) who have been trained to drink alcohol and indeed it decreased the rats' cravings for alcohol. I couldn't find anything on its use in humans for alcohol or narcotics. I don't think it would do anything helpful for narcotic or alcohol withdrawal exactly, but it may decrease craving and relapse. Someone else may know more.
Posted by Fiona Troughton on January 19, 2000, at 8:48:38
In reply to Sabril for Narcotic Withdrawal, posted by Deb on September 3, 1998, at 10:51:40
> Has anyone heard of a drug that is available only in Canada called Sabril (trade name is Vigabratin)???? It's documented use is as an anti-convulsant but I recently heard that it can also be used for addiction.
I live in England and have been on sabril for almost 9 years for my epilepsy. It has controlled my epilepsy 100%. I have not heard about it being used for addiction though. Good luck with your search.
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