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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2026
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It helps me indirectly by reducing the physical aspects of anxiety (cold sweats, shivering, elevated heart rate, etc) plus a good bit of placebo effect that I took *something* to help. However I can s...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2026
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I've heard of propranolol, but I haven't been able to get any. I think I might be responsive to it. Was it effective for you?...

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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/StutterFeb 1, 2026
33 points

I removed 90% of my stutter, especially the hardest blocks with no pills and alcohol only seemed to work until wanting to push yourself passed your comfort zone like going up talking to the girl at th...

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postr/StutterFeb 1, 2026
45 points

Here are the drugs that remove my stutter

Here are the drugs that remove my stutter Hello everybody I therefore suffer from a stutter since the age of 12 that appeared without reason (even if I think that the problem is surely neurodevelopm...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2026
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Yep, Valerian Root acts on GABA-A receptors like alcohol, reduces Glutamate and increases adenosine too (for relaxation). All good for improving/reducing stuttering frequency. 👍🏼...

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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2026
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Yeah, everyone’s stutter is different. Some benefit from dopamine antagonistic medications and some benefit from stimulants which actually boost dopamine. It’s really trial and error. If you find im...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
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Thanks for this didn’t know that actually thought it was the opposite not enough dopamine because I noticed when I do dopamine increasing medications such as adderall it helps it but stimulants are kn...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
2 points

Benzodiazepines are GABAergic medications, which essentially put the “brakes” on Dopamine, that’s why they work so well for stutterers. Hyperactive dopaminergic baseline is linked to stuttering. Anyt...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
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I have had many prescriptions over the years. Xanax, Clonazepam and Valium. Xanax makes me stutter more, but I don't care about it. Clonazepam makes me mean, I get personality changes. Valium is pe...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
2 points

Ye that’s my fav too I would probably abuse it myself honestly u got a prescription? I can’t seem to...

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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
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"Valeriana officinalis (valerian root) was found to significantly increase dopamine levels in all tested brain regions, except for the cerebral cortex and hippocampus.”It did not have any noticeable e...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
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Have you tried valerian root before? I heard it acts similar or close to how benzo’s act on GABA receptors...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
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Yes idk why it worked so well for me as my stutter isn’t from anxiety but it did make the anticipation of stuttering almost non existent, I see you are a teenager do not take any of these drugs....

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2026
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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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postr/StutterJan 30, 2026
7 points

Started ADHD medication and my stutter is worse than it's ever been, I just don't know what to do

Started ADHD medication and my stutter is worse than it's ever been, I just don't know what to do Kinda vent-y sorry about that, TLDR at the bottom I've had a horrible stutter my whole life, never lo...

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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2026
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Don't worry about Lexapro. It's one of the "gentler" antidepressants. Start low and go slow. It may really help you!...

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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2026
1 points

Hiya! Well, the only thing that helped me was benzos. Not ideal for long term daily or even semi-regular use. I've been on various antidepressants (including Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac, Effexor, Cymbalta...

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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2026
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Hi! This is a year later but can I ask which medication you took that has helped? I’m thinking about going on lexapro for my anxiety/depression around this. Thanks!...

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