Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Posted March 2, 2006 Hi , sorry for the slow response, I'm behind on this list and just found your question. I've never taken Neurontin, so I can't make any comparisons. I typically don't have insomnia (more like hypersomnia) and I'm not sure what clonus is... is that the twitching or jerking of the limbs? If so, I don't have that either, that I know of. I'm hoping the neurologist I see next week will be able to help me get the Lyrica approved, or prescribe something similar that is covered by my insurance (perhaps neurontin?). > > - had you ever taken Neurontin, that you could make a comparison between Neurontin and Lyrica for us? > If you have insomnia, or clonus, did the Lyrica help those conditions? > I think that peripheral neuropathy and shingles pain might be two 'approved' conditions for Lyrica, that insurance will accept as reasons - Les Quote
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 Yes, Lyrica is a 3rd generation derivitive of Neurotin, according to my rheumy. > > I think Neuronin and LYrica are of the same family (and are the ONLY ones in that family of drugs), altho I think they still don't know exactly how they work - so if you want a drug that't similar to Lyrica, then perhaps Neurontin would be your best bet (or any seizure med). Good luck! PS: thanks for answering me! Quote
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