Re: Re: Chemical Brain Injury and Rx Drugs Help Please - Angel

[Guest guest]

Angel,

This is what I found in the PDR about Neurontin.

Barb

NEURONTIN

Brand name: Neurontin

Pronounced: NUHR-on-tin

Generic name: Gabapentin

Why is Neurontin prescribed?

Neurontin has two uses. First, it may be

prescribed with other medications to treat partial

seizures (the type in which symptoms are limited). It

can be used whether or not the seizures eventually

become general and result in loss of consciousness.

Second, it can be used to relieve the burning

nerve pain that sometimes persists for months or even

years after an attack of shingles (herpes zoster).

Most important fact about Neurontin

Take Neurontin exactly as directed by your doctor.

To effectively control your seizures, it is important

that you take Neurontin 3 times a day, approximately

every 8 hours. You should not go longer than 12 hours

without a dose of medication.

How should you take Neurontin?

Do not increase or decrease dosage of Neurontin

without your doctor's approval; and do not suddenly

stop taking it, as this may cause an increase in the

frequency of your seizures. If you are taking an

antacid such as Maalox, take Neurontin at least 2

hours after the antacid.

You may take Neurontin with or without food.

If you miss a dose

Try not to allow more than 12 hours to pass

between doses. Do not double doses.

Storage instructions

Store capsules and tablets at room temperature.

Keep the oral solution refrigerated.

Neurontin side effects

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop

or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as

possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe

for you to continue taking Neurontin.

* When taken for epilepsy, more common side

effects may include:

Blurred, dimmed, or double vision,

bronchitis (in children), dizziness, drowsiness,

fatigue, fever (in children), involuntary eye

movement, itchy, runny nose, lack of muscular

coordination, nausea, tremor, viral infection (in

children), vomiting, weight increase (in children)

* When taken for nerve pain, more common side

effects may include:

Accidental injury, constipation, diarrhea,

dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, infection,

lack of muscular coordination, nausea, swelling in

arms and legs, vomiting, weakness

A wide variety of uncommon and rare side effects

have also been reported. If you develop any new or

unusual symptoms while taking Neurontin, be sure to

let your doctor know.

Why should Neurontin not be prescribed?

You should not take Neurontin if you have ever had

an allergic reaction to it.

Special warnings about Neurontin

Neurontin causes some people to become drowsy and

less alert. Combining it with morphine makes this more

likely. Do not drive or operate dangerous machinery or

participate in any hazardous activity that requires

full mental alertness until you are certain Neurontin

does not have this effect on you.

In children, Neurontin occasionally triggers

behavioral problems such as unstable emotions,

hostility, aggression, hyperactivity, and lack of

concentration. However, such problems (if they occur)

are usually mild.

Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any kidney

problems or are on hemodialysis, as your doctor will

need to adjust your dosage of Neurontin.

Tell your doctor about any medications you are

taking, including over-the-counter drugs.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking

Neurontin

If Neurontin is taken with certain other drugs,

the effects of either can be increased, decreased, or

altered. It is especially important to check with your

doctor before combining Neurontin with the following:

Antacids such as Maalox

Hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin)

Naproxen (Naprosyn)

Morphine (Kadian, MS Contin)

Special information if you are pregnant or

breastfeeding

The effects of Neurontin on pregnant women have

not been adequately studied, although birth defects

have occurred in babies whose mothers took an

antiepileptic medication while they were pregnant. The

drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly

needed. If you are pregnant or plan to become

pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. This

medication may appear in breast milk and could affect

a nursing infant. It should be used by mothers who

nurse their babies only if its benefits clearly

outweigh the risks.

Recommended dosage for Neurontin

EPILEPSY

Adults and Children 12 Years and Over

The recommended starting dose is 300 milligrams

three times a day. After that, the usual daily dosage

ranges from 900 to 1,800 milligrams divided into 3

doses.

Children 3 to 12 Years of Age

Daily dosage is calculated according to the

child's weight. The usual starting dosage is 10 to 15

milligrams per 2.2 pounds. Dosage is then increased

over a period of three days to 40 milligrams per 2.2

pounds for children aged 3 and 4, and 25 to 35

milligrams per 2.2 pounds for children aged 5 and

over. The total daily dosage is taken as 3 smaller

doses throughout the day.

PAIN FOLLOWING A SHINGLES ATTACK

Treatment typically starts with a single

300-milligram dose on the first day, two 300-milligram

doses on the second day, and three 300-milligram doses

on the third day. If necessary, the doctor may

increase the daily total to as much as 1,800

milligrams, divided into three doses., Whether you are

taking

Neurontin for epilepsy or pain, the doctor will lower

the dose if you have poor kidney function. Also, if

Neurontin is discontinued or another drug is added to

therapy, your doctor will do this gradually, over a

1-week period.

Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious

consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical

treatment immediately.

Symptoms of Neurontin overdose may include:

Diarrhea, double vision, drowsiness,

lethargy, slurred speech

--- Angel!! <jap2bemc@...> wrote:

> Has it been listed in the pdr for that? I am not

> familiar with it

> beingused for that. Only some guy decided it was

> for chemically injured

> people with no prior studies to back it up.

>

> My concern is what will/are effects when people go

> off of this who are

> using it for so called chemical related symptoms

> etc.

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[Guest guest]

I know that, thanks.

My question is where does it state its for chemical injury? A lot of drs

are using it outside of those listed below.

Unloess they are CONVINCED that cheminjury is analogous to seizures it

should not be used. Too much researxch is showing the probabily is that

there is an enzyme deficiency to detox chems...if that is the case this

drug is not going to help it.

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006, Barbara wrote:

> Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:58:44 -0800 (PST)

> From: Barbara <floridabound03200@...>

> Reply-

>

> Subject: Re: Re: [] Chemical Brain Injury and Rx Drugs Help

> Please - Angel

>

> Angel,

>

> This is what I found in the PDR about Neurontin.

>

> Barb

>

> NEURONTIN

>

> Brand name: Neurontin

>

> Pronounced: NUHR-on-tin

> Generic name: Gabapentin

>

> Why is Neurontin prescribed?

>

> Neurontin has two uses. First, it may be

> prescribed with other medications to treat partial

> seizures (the type in which symptoms are limited). It

> can be used whether or not the seizures eventually

> become general and result in loss of consciousness.

>

> Second, it can be used to relieve the burning

> nerve pain that sometimes persists for months or even

> years after an attack of shingles (herpes zoster).

>

>

> Most important fact about Neurontin

>

> Take Neurontin exactly as directed by your doctor.

> To effectively control your seizures, it is important

> that you take Neurontin 3 times a day, approximately

> every 8 hours. You should not go longer than 12 hours

> without a dose of medication.

>

>

> How should you take Neurontin?

>

> Do not increase or decrease dosage of Neurontin

> without your doctor's approval; and do not suddenly

> stop taking it, as this may cause an increase in the

> frequency of your seizures. If you are taking an

> antacid such as Maalox, take Neurontin at least 2

> hours after the antacid.

>

> You may take Neurontin with or without food.

>

>

>

> If you miss a dose

>

> Try not to allow more than 12 hours to pass

> between doses. Do not double doses.

>

>

> Storage instructions

>

> Store capsules and tablets at room temperature.

> Keep the oral solution refrigerated.

>

>

> Neurontin side effects

>

> Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop

> or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as

> possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe

> for you to continue taking Neurontin.

>

> * When taken for epilepsy, more common side

> effects may include:

> Blurred, dimmed, or double vision,

> bronchitis (in children), dizziness, drowsiness,

> fatigue, fever (in children), involuntary eye

> movement, itchy, runny nose, lack of muscular

> coordination, nausea, tremor, viral infection (in

> children), vomiting, weight increase (in children)

>

> * When taken for nerve pain, more common side

> effects may include:

> Accidental injury, constipation, diarrhea,

> dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, infection,

> lack of muscular coordination, nausea, swelling in

> arms and legs, vomiting, weakness

>

> A wide variety of uncommon and rare side effects

> have also been reported. If you develop any new or

> unusual symptoms while taking Neurontin, be sure to

> let your doctor know.

>

>

>

> Why should Neurontin not be prescribed?

>

> You should not take Neurontin if you have ever had

> an allergic reaction to it.

>

>

>

> Special warnings about Neurontin

>

> Neurontin causes some people to become drowsy and

> less alert. Combining it with morphine makes this more

> likely. Do not drive or operate dangerous machinery or

> participate in any hazardous activity that requires

> full mental alertness until you are certain Neurontin

> does not have this effect on you.

>

> In children, Neurontin occasionally triggers

> behavioral problems such as unstable emotions,

> hostility, aggression, hyperactivity, and lack of

> concentration. However, such problems (if they occur)

> are usually mild.

>

> Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any kidney

> problems or are on hemodialysis, as your doctor will

> need to adjust your dosage of Neurontin.

>

> Tell your doctor about any medications you are

> taking, including over-the-counter drugs.

> Possible food and drug interactions when taking

> Neurontin

>

> If Neurontin is taken with certain other drugs,

> the effects of either can be increased, decreased, or

> altered. It is especially important to check with your

> doctor before combining Neurontin with the following:

>

> Antacids such as Maalox

> Hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin)

> Naproxen (Naprosyn)

> Morphine (Kadian, MS Contin)

>

>

>

> Special information if you are pregnant or

> breastfeeding

>

> The effects of Neurontin on pregnant women have

> not been adequately studied, although birth defects

> have occurred in babies whose mothers took an

> antiepileptic medication while they were pregnant. The

> drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly

> needed. If you are pregnant or plan to become

> pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. This

> medication may appear in breast milk and could affect

> a nursing infant. It should be used by mothers who

> nurse their babies only if its benefits clearly

> outweigh the risks.

>

>

>

> Recommended dosage for Neurontin

>

> EPILEPSY

>

> Adults and Children 12 Years and Over

>

> The recommended starting dose is 300 milligrams

> three times a day. After that, the usual daily dosage

> ranges from 900 to 1,800 milligrams divided into 3

> doses.

>

> Children 3 to 12 Years of Age

>

> Daily dosage is calculated according to the

> child's weight. The usual starting dosage is 10 to 15

> milligrams per 2.2 pounds. Dosage is then increased

> over a period of three days to 40 milligrams per 2.2

> pounds for children aged 3 and 4, and 25 to 35

> milligrams per 2.2 pounds for children aged 5 and

> over. The total daily dosage is taken as 3 smaller

> doses throughout the day.

>

> PAIN FOLLOWING A SHINGLES ATTACK

>

> Treatment typically starts with a single

> 300-milligram dose on the first day, two 300-milligram

> doses on the second day, and three 300-milligram doses

> on the third day. If necessary, the doctor may

> increase the daily total to as much as 1,800

> milligrams, divided into three doses., Whether you are

> taking

>

>

>

> Neurontin for epilepsy or pain, the doctor will lower

> the dose if you have poor kidney function. Also, if

> Neurontin is discontinued or another drug is added to

> therapy, your doctor will do this gradually, over a

> 1-week period.

>

> Overdosage

>

> Any medication taken in excess can have serious

> consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical

> treatment immediately.

>

> Symptoms of Neurontin overdose may include:

> Diarrhea, double vision, drowsiness,

> lethargy, slurred speech

>

>

>

>

> --- Angel!! <jap2bemc@...> wrote:

>

>> Has it been listed in the pdr for that? I am not

>> familiar with it

>> beingused for that. Only some guy decided it was

>> for chemically injured

>> people with no prior studies to back it up.

>>

>> My concern is what will/are effects when people go

>> off of this who are

>> using it for so called chemical related symptoms

>> etc.

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>