Can GHB Be Taken For Anxiety?

Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 2015

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Question : I was wondering.. I'm 43 healthy, active... very stressful work, lots of kids.. I was recently given some GHB. I took a few capsules and felt a very strong relief of the anxiety I know it is illegal but wondered if my doctor may recommended this for anxiety?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Worth a shot, but I somehow doubt your doctor would do so

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. GHB does have medical use, but its prescription is very carefully monitored. Only if proven cases of sleep narcolepsy, fibromyalgia, alcohol dependance, etc; are present and do not respond well to other modes of treatment is when doctors employ and prescribe GHB.

I somehow doubt your doctor would prescribe this to you, but it is worth a shot and you can ask your doctor for it stating the relief you experienced from anxiety. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.

Best wishes.

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