Gabapentin Questions (Page 8)

Is most of the weight gain caused from Gabapentin a water weight gain?

I've read a lot of the questions and answers about the weight gain caused from Gabapentin and some said it was a water or bloating reason, and I was wondering if it is a water weight gain, can your physician prescribe a water pill like Lasix, and would that help with the weight gain. The... read more

What is the shelf life of Gabapentin?

What mg of Gabapentin (3x daily) is equal to 200mg of Lyrica (2 x daily)?

My insurance is requiring me to take Gabapentin to see if it will work for my fibromyalgia pain, rather than continuing on Lyrica after 4 1/2 years because of the expense. I am taking 300 mg of Gabapentin 3x day. I am miserable, constant aching in the legs especially, my headaches and neck aches... read more

I take 1200 mg Gabapentin tid. Lately I have tried 1800mg tid. Is that too much?

My pain dr has told me that dosages are very individualized. How much is safe? I have an appt next wk so I can ask him then I guess. Just curious

What do you do when you get a *false positive on a drug test?

Who do you turn to??? I am going to nursing school to be an RN... Recently (last week) we had a drug test done, Mine came back positive for barbiterates! I have never in my life done any kind of drugs! What do i do!!! Who do i turn to!!! Someone PLEASE help! This is my life that is about to be... read more

Why do I get so tired from my medicine gabapentin 300 mg?

Medicine gabapentin 300 mg three.times a day . I looked up side effects it doesn't say causes drowsiness but for me it took away pain but I can't even drive I am so drowsy I thought. I guess it's a trade off for the tremendous nerve pain I had but it is very difficult,

Dosage of Gabapentin for anxiety and bipolar?

Looking to know what the recommended dosage is for this med. I am currently going up to 900MG/day.

Does Gabapentin cause headaches?

I took 100 mgs for about 4-5 days and just upped it to 200 mgs?( goal is 300 mgs) and boy, do I have a doozy of a headache today. It actually started a couple of hours after I took the first dose of 200 mgs

Any help for memory loss due to Gabapentin?

I have been taking Gabapentin for 2 years now due to nerve damage suffered before and during my backsurgery. I had to basically learn to walk all over again so lack of balance and clumsiness were issues from the start. I still have slight problems with balance. BUT I have noticed increasing... read more

Baclofen - How long does it take baclofen to kick in?

I was diagnosed with TJ N about seven years ago. I tried the usual, tegretol, neurontin, and Gabapentin before finally having GammaKnife Surgery (actually radiation) performed. Now, six years later and I am experiencing intense pain once more. Today, my Dr. Started me on Baclofen - 5mg three times... read more

Can gabapentin & Oxycodone be taken together?

I'm prescribed 900mg gabapentin and 10/325 oxycodone. Are they safe to take together? I am nervous! Some things say it's safe & others say it is deadly. I'm so confused! Waiting to hear back from my doctor. Has anyone taken them together? Tia Jenn

Does Valium work well for a muscle relaxer?

I’m allergic to so many of the muscle relaxers, I want to try something different. I take methocarbamol without a problem but it doesn’t work very well. I’m hoping to get some relief somehow. I’m slowly weaning off duloxetine and I stopped taking gabapentin and trazodone... read more

How long should I wait to take my nightly Ambien after I take my gabapentin around 4.00pm?

How long should I wait to take my nightly Ambien after I take my gabapentin around 4pm? Tonight I took my 4pm gabapentin and had no plans so decided to get ready for bed early an took my Ambien 10mg around 6:30pm and I feel like I'm literally floating! How long should the wait time be for... read more

Can I use gabapentin if I have COPD?

Anyone know if there is a street use for gabapentin/Neurontin?

my ex is a Vicodin addict, and now i found 4 pills in his truck, looked them up on here, and they came up as gabapentin. since he does not have epilepsy, I don't know why he would have these. it did say in the description NOT to use with Vicodin Which I know he uses daily. Is there an effect... read more