Re: Neurontin (I feel like a druggie)

[Guest guest]

I just started taking my Neurontin 2x a day. I was only taking it at

night. I understand that I am to take this three times a day! Taking

it this morning has made me feel extremely loopy. How do people go to

work on this stuff? Do you eventually get used to it? This would be

great, if I didn't have any responsiblities. I am so high right now.

[Guest guest]

I took Neurontin 3X a day, a total of 900 mgs. each day. The first 3

days while I was ramping the dose, I had a sort of looped feeling.

Once I was stable at my dose, I was OK. Felt an energy surge to begin

with, but think that was because I slept better. Give Neurontin some

time to work. Write down how you feel when taking it and stay in touch

with your doc. It may not be the best medication for you.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I went off of Neurontin soon after it was prescribed for the same reasons. I

have lots of neuropathy-skin hurts, bones hurt etc. This increases w/ typing

(why I never post). I have lived with lots of pain since childhood - it is like

background noise in a restaurant - sometimes it is overwhelming, sometimes it

goes unnoticed if I don't listen to it. Heat and pressure helps the hands and

lower arms. Stretching the achiles tendon helps the feet and legs. You probably

know this already, but if you don't, I hope it helps.

Well wishes,

McGuire

[Guest guest]

As far as I am concerned, take as little Neurontin as possible to get

the job done and once in a while delete it to see if it is still

working. The side effects are definitly there and that should minimize

them. In my case 50 mg before bed is all that I need and seems to have

no side effects. If I drop it one day the spasms come back so I

continue to be happy about using it.

EdM from NH

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[Guest guest]

Update!

I quickly got used to my Neurontin and I am no longer in a haze. Yay!

Thank you to everyone who responded. It is so wonderful to have this

place to come to. You guys rock!

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