Re: Problems being the a pain medicine manager ... HELP :-(

March 7, 2004

Caro,

I would space the neurontin out every 8 hours for now. Some Docs write it

for three times a day and again at bedtime. The neurontin makes one sleepy.

The celebrex won't make him sleepy. So if ya space the neurontin out every 8

hours you'll get more even coverage of that drug and not too much at one

time. If he's too sleepy from 300 mg, it comes in smaller doses too! Hope

this helps some.

Sincerely, S.

Problems being the a pain medicine manager ... HELP :-(

> Hi all,

>

> I am confused over the <<< timing>>> of Bill's Neurontin 300 mg tablets.

The

> bottle says take three times a day. So, do I make sure he takes it

*within* a

> set 24 hours, or is it three times during the daylight hours OR do I

> meticulously count 8 hours for each dose. Also, is it critical that he

takes it on

> time. Bill is not worried, I am :-(.

>

> I wonder why the doctors don't keep it simple and just write every eight

> hours :-<.

>

> His Oxycontin 60 mg schedule is clear, he takes that every twelve hours.

We

> decided to stay on the hospital schedule of 6 AM and 6 PM. Fitting in that

> third Neurontin is my question.

>

> My last question: Isn't Neurontin 300 mg 3X daily a lot? He also takes

> Celebrex generic [Diclofenac 50 mg 2x day].

>

> Thanks. Caro.

>

March 7, 2004