Inderal LA and Lexapro - The Magic Combination

[gladius]

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to let everyone know that I think I've discovered a "cure" for my stuttering. I've told my story in the 'Introduce Me' thread so I don't need to give you a background again. Like the guy in the Hope document, my stuttering has been reduced to 10% where before it was around 90%.

I just recently was prescribed Inderal LA and I feel like I'm reborn. Truly amazing, my stuttering and anxiety is nearly gone. I can't recommend Inderal LA enough. If you stutter, you should try Inderal LA ASAP.

FYI, I take 80mgs in the morning of Inderal LA and 20mg of Lexapro. No side effects at all on both medications.

I was so happy I couldn't fall asleep a few nights ago :)

Good luck out there...

gladius

[Vermillion]

Tell us more.

What kind of stuttering were you showing before you were on the medication? (silent blocks, stuttering, repeating words)

[gladius]

Sure, stuttering has been a terrible affliction for me for almost whole life. See my post:

http://www.stutteringforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335

What kind of stuttering? Just like everyone else on here....blocks, repeat words/sounds...not sure what you want to know...

The anxiety disorder also was a huge factor with my stuttering - Inderal helps that too...

gladius

[Vermillion]

Do you need a prescription to get inderal and lexapro?
How much does it cost?

Have you tryed magnesium and calcium supplements?

[Kal80]

That really is amazing news!

But do you also maintain your fluency when doing a presentation? thanks

[gladius]

Hey guys. Yeah, you need a prescription for both lexapro and inderal la but easily attainable when you tell them your life-long struggle with stuttering...

I had to give a presentation today - and I was nervous and stuttered a little bit - but I spoke sooo much better and worried so much less about it that it's unbelievable...

I haved tried the mg. and calcium supplements and they don't even compare. Read the Hope Document. It's true. :)

gladius

[Vermillion]

How long have you been using it?

How is your speech if you don't take the medication for a day?

[gladius]

That I don't have an answer for, I haven't missed a day yet. I've only been taking it for about a week but noticed immediate relief from stuttering...the best way to describe it is a knot in your chest/stomach coming undone and loosening...

gladius

[Vermillion]

How has your speech been? Keep us updated :)

[gladius]

It's going great!

I'll be taking this medication combo for a long time. I can recommned it enough. Everything in life is better without the mental pain of stuttering...try this medicine.

gladius

[EddieO]

Is the stuttering completely gone or are you fluent like every one else?
Every one is about 90-95% fluent. Not many are 100%.
I might have to visit my doctor.
Also do you feel weird when taking these medications, such as side effects?
Thanks, Eddie

[gladius]

Hey Eddie, read my previous posts in this thread for answers to your questions...no side effects.

I'm not completely fluent - that's be impossible....

gladius

[Vermillion]

I have some more questions:

1. Have other people commented on your speech?
2. Do you still avoid words/sounds/situations?
3. Has your confidence and self-esteem level risen?
4. Do you still worry about upcoming speaking situations (like making telephone call?)
5. Do you plan to use these medications for the rest of your life, or phase them out later on?

[Gary1450]

I take Inderal - works OK

I still beleive that the Magnesium and Vitamin B6 can work well.

Stuttering can't be cured but it can be reduced. I appreciate the info.

[gladius]

1. Have other people commented on your speech?
No, I always hid it. I was very covert stutterer.

2. Do you still avoid words/sounds/situations?
I try not to. I now approach tough words with a 'can say' attitude. I still avoid certain situations...but I'm getting much better.

3. Has your confidence and self-esteem level risen?
For sure. It's a quality of life change...

4. Do you still worry about upcoming speaking situations (like making telephone call?)
Not nearly as much as I used to...I'm much better on the phone.

5. Do you plan to use these medications for the rest of your life, or phase them out later on?
I'll play it by ear....I have no qualms about being on this medication for the long term.

Hope that helps...

gladius

[gladius]

How many mgs of Inderal do you take Gary? For how long?

I think I'll start taking the Mg again as well....

gladius

[Gary1450]

I usually take about 40 mgs a day in the morning and it seems to last throughout the day.

If you take too much it has the opposite effect and can make you dizzy and a bit panicky.

[JeffB]

Gladius, do you know the difference between Inderal and Inderal LA?

Currently I am taking 10mg of Inderal 3 times a day, but have not noticed an increase in fluency.

[gladius]

Inderal LA is just "Long Acting" Propanalol (sp?)...

I can't recommend it enough. I take 80 mg in the morning...

gladius

[Vermillion]

hows your fluency?

[EddieO]

How did you get prescriptions for these medicines? Is it easy as going to your doctor or do you need to see a psychiatrist? I heard some medicines can't be prescribed by your doctor, you have to go to a psych.
As Vermillion asked, how is your fluency?
I have been wondering if I should take this medicine and if it will make me fluent as most people or should I try the stutteringstudy that everyone is talking about.
Eddie

It's a wonder the FDA won't look into this.

[Perad]

How would you compare this to magnesium+bcomplex?

Is it addictive? I.e. if i want to stop can i just stop or would i need something to get me off them?

Also i was looking at the websites... And i found this?

Inderal is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure), to treat angina (chest pain), to treat irregular heartbeats, to treat migraines, to treat tremor, and to reduce the risk of a recurrent heart attack.

and

Lexapro is a prescription medicine for the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults. Just like diabetes, heart disease, or asthma, these are real medical conditions that require diagnosis and treatment from a medical professional.

If i was going to take these would i need to take them both. From there sites it seems like lexapro would be the most beneficial.

Links
http://www.drugs.com/inderal.html
http://www.lexapro.com/english/faq/lexapro.aspx#q01

[Vermillion]

Wouldn't buspar be better than lexapro?

Buspar is non-addictive. You don't gain tolerance to it. It is an anti-anxiety medication for fears,phobias,etc.

[Gary1450]

Buspar works well but you really have to avoid any alcohol and caffeine to get the full benefit.

I couldn't do it.

[Vermillion]

Buspar works well but you really have to avoid any alcohol and caffeine to get the full benefit.

I couldn't do it.

Thats weird, my psychology textbook says Buspar "does not interact negatively with alcohol."