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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2026
1 points

My son (21) started at 5 and went to 10 and speech improved. Went to 15 and felt awful. Back to 10...now going to try 5 and see if speech is better or unchanged and hopefully with less side affects (f...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
3 points

I tried Abilify, started at 2.5mg and went up to 5mg in about 2 weeks. I had to stop taking it because I was getting blurry vision and not enough improvement in fluency to excuse that side effect. 3...

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postr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
4 points

Abilify for stuttering: what doses are people actually trying? (Sharing my titration)

Abilify for stuttering: what doses are people actually trying? (Sharing my titration) I have noticed that discussion around treating stuttering with Abilify (aripiprazole) is pretty limited, and I hav...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
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The tolerance build up is very apparent when taking daily but as needed I haven’t had any tolerance build up since being prescribed it 6 years ago. As long as there’s a day or two between doses then ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
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How much would you say they helped with your speech from a scale of 1-10? Did you experience any increase in tolerance even when using them only on certain occasions?...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
3 points

Be careful with benzodiazepines as they can be quite sedating, which can cause worse, slurred speech. You don’t want to try this for the first time at a job interview. Test it out in a social setti...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
3 points

Yeah, if I do end up taking them it’ll only be for interviews because I know how horrible dependency on these drugs can get....

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
6 points

If you do decide to take them, DON'T TAKE THEM DAILY! Only use for occasion situations. Dependency is very easy with this drug....

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2026
8 points

I hope that it is better for you and yes that’s why I reserve the substances for specific situations, I don’t want to fall into this trap...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
3 points

Diazepam is the only thing that helps me. The problem is that I can't take it responsibly.... I get obsessed with it. I love the feeling too much, who wouldn't want to be on Valium every single day?...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
2 points

I’ve found Valium to be the best as it last the longest and is harder to get withdrawal symptoms from they are also very hard to get prescribed at least for me I never had any luck...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
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Valium, klonopin , Xanax I do not recommend buying off street 99 % are fake and can and will kill u...

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commentr/StutterJan 28, 2026
3 points

I get botox for occipital neuralgia. One time, my right eyebrow stayed up. If it's any consolation, it went back down under the 3 month mark. I have had botox in various places in my body. Everyon...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
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well here's what's interesting. the ones i'm on are SNRIs i think....and they have a specific effect on serotonin...and i'm not sure the benefit. SSRIs seem to not discriminate between "good" serotoni...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
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I have tried almost EVERYTHING, from Testosterone to elicit drugs, medicines and supplements. Piracetam, Noopept, Pregnenolone, Testosterone, Benzos, Lions mane, Vyvanse, Methylphenidate, NAC, ALC a...

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commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
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The ones my mom has taken for yrs have, so I agree. OP, definitely check w/ your dr. And weigh your options....

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commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
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Some psychiatrics instead tremor response (I forgot the actual term for it). You need to check with your psychiatrist thst the medication you are on does not have that as a side effect. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2026
2 points

If I could give advice on anything it’s don’t take anxiety meds it’s just a band aid they’ll work for the first couple months then you’ll just get used to them & you won’t be able to stop with weaning...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2026
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Anxiety medication will help, but it’s only a crutch. You’ll start taking a little here & there until you’re taking it almost everyday for just ordering food. You gotta overcome the nervousness or it’...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2026
6 points

I think the other worrisome fact is that they're putting this in your dura layer.... long term. Look up spinal cord stimulators on reddit and see all the complications people have with those. And tho...

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