Neurontin Questions (Page 2)

Gabapentin -have had dose reduced & having problems with withdrawal symptoms, any help appreciated?

I just went from taking 300mg of Neurontin 2x a day to 300mg 1x a day. It will be day 6 today. I am having a very difficult time with the withdrawl symptoms. When will it get better. I seem to have all the side effects listed from being on Neurontin for about 5 weeks. I also take Klonopin 1 mg 3 x... read more

Neurontin/gabapentin - have any of you adjusted to the side effects? It's working, though!!?

Hi gang! My neuropathy has been Hair-On-Fire painful since the end of 2009, maybe earlier, to the point where Cemeteries looked comfortable, just kidding, guys! My doc (bless his heart!) just changed my dose and I'm just so thrilled to report that me twigs have been gradually getting a bit... read more

Why don't doctors know that Neurontin can cause permanent movement disorders? It caused mine?

After taking the 2nd 300mg dose of Neurontin, I developed a rapid onset of uncontrollable movements. It began with a burning sensation in my left hand, which started shaking. I also had a visual disturbance in one eye, like a bright light. My shoulders started shrugging, and my neck started... read more

Postherpetic Neuralgia - New Gallixa cream… useful for PHN?

Dear all My mother is a 77 years old sufferer of PHN who has been trying obediently all the range of drugs (Gabapentin-Neurontin... nerve blocking injections, antidepressant, morphine…) that the doctors prescribed to her for more than 7 years now. The pain has been reduced only slightly and... read more

Shingles pain?? I have had constant burning gnawing intense left sided chest pain?

its not getting better its getting worse and the pain now is unbearable.. it is on my left front chest I have been on several different meds including, Lyrica, Cymbalta, Savella Neurontin, Nortriptyline etc... and 7.5 mg of hydrocodone and none of this has helped my pain... they are guessing this... read more

Is it appropriate to ask for higher dose of pain meds?

Re;pain tolerance; Neurontin 2400ml.bid since2007... with 5mg.bid of oxycodoneHCL since nov.2008 w? with 200 mil.ultram once a day... no extra med for breakthru pain... my pain is getting worse..is it appropriate to ask my dr. for more/or higher dose at this time? Is my tolerance within normal time... read more

Does Gabapentin (Neurontin) help with nerve damage and pain?

I was in a head on car collision and almost lost my foot doc gave me gabbapentin (neurotin) for nerve and pain dammage will this work

Pain - taking 300 mg of neurontin for 3 weeks. Can it cause me to lose my sense of taste & smell?

Is there anything I can do about this?

Is Neurontin a controlled substance?

Will Neurontin show up in a urine lab drug test if so how long will it be there?

Peripheral Neuropathy - I have hair loss from taking Neurontin. Does it slow down and are there any?

... other treatments for hair loss? I have been taking about 600 mg of Gabbapentin since August of this year (about 3 months). I have significant hair loss. Does this stop or slow down with time and are there any other options?

Will neurontin effect my blood sugar readings?

I am a diabetic. I have a bulging disc that is pinching a nerve in my back. What are the chances that neutontin has increased my blood sugar? I have climbed into the 460s range.

Long term Baclofen?

I take Neurontin for nerve pain from Transverse Myelitis. It helps, but doesn't take all the pain away. Doctor put me on Baclofen. Everything I read said it's not good to take this long-term, and I've been warned by others on the drug that it's AWFUL when you try to get off of... 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

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