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Lamictal and vision problems? 1st February 2005
... which he's been taking since 5 years (hes 20 now) and Neurontin which was added 2 years ago. He has reported the...
looking for anything on depokote 14th January 2005
... generic, etc.) and started D. We then went on to Neurontin (mono), Keppra (added to Neurontin), Keppra (mono...
Could I have Epilepsy 8th January 2005
... months undergoing many tests the doctor put me on Neurontin , this seemed to help tremendously. I was never diagnosed ... with anything but the neurontin seemed to help, so I never really asked any questions ... . I stopped taking Neurontin 2 years ago. Unfortunatley I have had anothe episode...
Hi, I'm new...and looking for others with Epilepsy 9th December 2004
... to this partial intractibility. I have been on Neurontin at WAY OVER the usual adult dosage, for 2 years with ... no problem. The usual adult dosage for Neurontin is between 1800-2400 mgs and I take 3600 mgs of it...
How much tegretol is too much? 8th December 2004
... were taking all my drugs away. I was also taking Neurontin , and Topamax. The Topamax has long since been removed ... , and I take Depakote now with the Neurontin , and no ill effects, and I even take 1000 mgs of Depakote ... , and 3600 mgs of Neurontin , which is well over the normal adult dosage that lies...
... family" of meds. No luck. Moved on to Depakote, Neurontin , Keppra, Lamictal. All within a 4 year time span...
seziures on meds? 3rd December 2004
... 7 other drugs that didn't work. I have been on Neurontin at an above average adult dosage of 3600 mgs because ... and that one has been just since this March. The Neurontin has been since almost 2 years ago. The type of...
Epilepsy need information 21st November 2004
... reaction that almost killed me. Finally I was put on Neurontin and the Clonazepam. I only have grand mal seizures...
Question about Meds 10th November 2004
... for at least 15 years & I've only taken dilantin, neurontin , and tegretol. My docs over the years have never...
messing up words when talking 27th October 2004
... Lamictal to 200 mg a day ( from 100 mg) and decreased my Neurontin to 1200 mg a day (from 2400 mg a day). Before ... times a day. I thought it was a side effect of the Neurontin but if it was decreased why is it still happening ... it is not one of the most common side effects of Neurontin or Dilantin so this is a little frustrated. Does...
... I was on neurontin for about a month, and I remember and still do have...
... I used to take 4800mg of Neurontin a day and my verbal skills were the same with it or...
... Just from experience, Neurontin rarely if ever shows/causes any side effects or has ... during pregnancy. I have been taking 3600 mgs of Neurontin for over 2 years now, and have never had any kind ... forget what I was saying etc. They usually don't use Neurontin in the high dose they have me on, but it wouldn't...
Anti-seziure meds and no caffeine 27th October 2004
... well at all), Keppra (allergic) Dilantin, Depakote, Neurontin & Lamictal. After being on Dilantin and Neurontin ... for 8 years, I started taking Lamictal and Neurontin . I found (when I was taking the Dilantin & Neurontin...
Seizure question 19th October 2004
... as a stand-alone drug, or use an ajunct drug like Neurontin or Topamax. I take Depakote at 1000 mgs/day and ... WAY over the normal adult dosage of Neurontin --3600 mgs/day. Normal adult dosage is between 1800...
Does Dilantin Make You Stupid? 16th October 2004
... Within a week, the anger was gone. Then we tried neurontin , and I developed maddening facial tics, my lips and...
High Dose Topamax and Ritalin? 10th October 2004
... were: Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol, Depakote, Neurontin , Keppra & Lamictal. And combos of some of these....
Dilantin? 8th October 2004
... I rarely get angry). The next neuro tried me on neurontin and I developed facial tics that made me crazy. ...
changes in period with med change 3rd September 2004
... months. She was also on Tegretol XR, Carbatrol, Neurontin , Keppra and Lamictal over the last 4 years. Her periods...
new on topamax, side affects, will they go away? 14th August 2004
... taken Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol, Depakote, Neurontin , Keppra and Lamictal. She recently (June 7, 2004 ... less than a dime around. It was very rough. Neurontin , Keppra and Lamictal have been affect free for her...
Topamax dosage 13th August 2004
... the ability to think clearly. I think Tegretol and Neurontin were about the worst for me. Topamax was a breath...
Lots of new names around, Roll Call anyone?? 8th July 2004
... them in the L temporal region. He then put me on Neurontin and kept increasing it until I responded a little ... what the normal adult dose is. I take 3600 mgs of Neurontin , and the adult dose for epilepsy is between 1800-2400 ... when they released me they sent me home only with my Neurontin , and then 2 weeks later, they called me back in before ... I have failed 7 other drugs. I currently take Neurontin --3600 mgs and Depakote--1000 mgs. I have 5 types...
... 400mg zonegran now. I've taken tegretol, mysolin, neurontin , depecote, depakene, and some more that I can't even...
Sleep epilepsy or side effects 20th June 2004
... do still wake up with a wet bed every year or two. Neurontin is the most effective drug I have ever taken for those...
... do still wake up with a wet bed every year or two. Neurontin is the most effective drug I have ever taken for those...
Dilantin Alternatives 18th June 2004
... months) Carbatrol (3 months) Depakote (6 months) Neurontin (2 1/2 years) Keppra (3 years) *current Lamictal...
Neurontin 15th June 2004
... Hi and Welcome! Our daughter was on Neurontin as monotherapy for almost 2 years and she was ages ... seizures. So far, so good! She did well on the Neurontin for a short time. We had to increase it to the max ... stopped working, Keppra was then added. She did the Neurontin and Keppra for 2 years together. When we started ... neurologist (Epileptologist) she removed Katie from the Neurontin and she did Keppra monotherapy for 5 months until ... combos of those meds. She had no side affects on the Neurontin at all. And she was up to a large quantity/doseage...
... medication. Your reply made me feel better about the Neurontin . She's such a good athlete and student, I was scared...
Lack of Strength 14th May 2004
... Tegretol (mono-therapy) and then switched to Keppra & Neurontin , then to Keppra (mono-therapy) then to Keppra and...
Tegretol 2nd May 2004
... system gets more used to the medication. I also take Neurontin 900mgs/day and was taking Lamictal 200/mgs per day ... . That combination of Lamictal and Neurontin was excellent for my body. I had so much energy and...
... light thing too. I am way too tired. I am also on Neurontin but will slowly go off of that. I was on Lamictal ... and Neurontin with no problem, actually I had the most energy with ... t afford the Lamictal any longer. The Tegretol and Neurontin are not a good combo and I am curious as to what Tegretol ... will be like on its own once the Neurontin is out of my system. Memory is bad, word association...
Surgery date set for Katie! 25th April 2004
... Tegretol and we tried: Tegretol XR, Carbatrol, Depakote, Neurontin , Keppra, Lamictal. She is now on Keppra and Lamictal...
lamactil 14th April 2004
... jump out of my skin. I had the same experience with Neurontin at 1800mg. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm...
depression 4th April 2004
... seizure meds to see if they can give me relief (ie Neurontin , tegretol, lamactil). I am also on oxycontin. So...
I'm a newbie! 1st April 2004
... under control most of the time. I am currently on neurontin (100 mg a day) and dilantin (600 mg a day). I am...
The specialist says...I'm so confused... 8th March 2004
... and stress realted headaches, Topamax for Migraine, Neurontin and Gabapentin are also used)...
... and stress realted headaches, Topamax for Migraine, Neurontin and Gabapentin are also used) I'm on Topamax...
Seizures while sleeping? 3rd March 2004
... Our child is now 8 and although he is now taking Neurontin and Dilantin, he continues to suffer from sleep seizures...
... Our child is now 8 and although he is now taking Neurontin and Dilantin, he continues to suffer from sleep seizures...
... Our child is now 8 and although he is now taking Neurontin and Dilantin, he continues to suffer from sleep seizures...
hair loss 26th February 2004
... I was on neurontin and my hair fell out in clumps....
... alopecia or another problem. It was the med. She was on Neurontin following that and had no trouble. Her hair came...
Frustrated As All Get Out! 11th February 2004
... I felt really fuzzy. There's always trileptal or neurontin to consider....I am sure there are others, but I am...
Depressed... 10th February 2004
... will twitch for a while and then go away? I take Neurontin , Topomax, and Klonopin. I'm also trying to get SSI...
EPILEPTOLOGIST! Please help find a board member from over a year ago, she was a regu 3rd February 2004
... lot of weight- 110 down to 90 pounds in 4 months), Neurontin , Keppra and now Lamictal. Also, combos of the above...
Longterm Dilantin Usage 21st January 2004
... relieve the pain from the neuropathy I was prescribed Neurontin (300mg per day). I have taken the Neurontin for about...
zaps from long use Dilantin? 15th January 2004
... connections. The result was to change me from Dilantin to Neurontin for both seizure control and lessening of the neuropathic...
"brain shaking" 3rd January 2004
... It has been the best drug for me so far. I took Neurontin too, but I had severe nosebleeds, bruising, platelet...
strange feeling......... 2nd January 2004
... ago, along w/ my dilantin. They were taking me off neurontin . I was hallucinating for about a week before I canned...
neurontin withdrawal 15th December 2003
... affecting anything internally? My daughter was on Neurontin for a year, but we didn't have any problems tapering...
Tegretol effects 10th December 2003
... seizure meds for chronic nerve pain in my mouth. Neurontin doesn't seem to be helping - it's just messing up...
... about 13 years and weight gain was never a problem. Neurontin however bumped my weight up about 5-10 lbs. Christine...
... seizure meds for chronic nerve pain in my mouth. Neurontin doesn't seem to be helping - it's just messing up...
emotional/psychological side effects of neurontin 10th December 2003
... Good morning, I took Neurontin for quite some time last summer (i'm currently on...
... and it seems to have arisen since I've increased my neurontin over 900 mg/day. Anyone else have these problems? ... Linda I once was on neurontin as an add on medication. I hated it. I had a very...
neurontin 14th November 2003
... I was on neurontin for a total of three days. I was also on Tegretol...
momof3mjt-video EEG 11th November 2003
... aren't he ups her dose. We have already maxed out on Neurontin and now are at 200 mg/2 times a day of Tegretol. ...
uncontrollable seizures 15th September 2003
... out on Tegretol(didn't work at all), was changed to Neurontin (worthless as well), and have been on Dilantin for...
Dateline Speaks About Neurontin 12th July 2003
... I had JUST gone off of neurontin when this program aired....and I thought it was odd...
Any one take clonipin for seizures 11th May 2002
... well with my other seizure medications (carbatrol and neurontin ) to cut down on the number of seizures I was having...
Lamictal 29th January 2002
... Depakote, which got me fat, and always in the bathroom, Neurontin , which to me, was like not taking pills at all, and...

Eye & Vision board

Can Neurontin cause double vision? 30th December 2007
... both eyes are open, I am wondering - - I have been on Neurontin for chronic pain for many years. Does anyone think ... the Neurontin could have caused the double vision? Please let me...
Controlled Glaucoma-Cymbalta Question 25th June 2007
... controlled wide angel glaucoma??? When I took the Neurontin , I only took 2 pills, right after a back surgery, ... to hear from Cymbalta users if there are any. The Neurontin caused severe blurred vision, double vision, loss ... it shouldn't bother me, but he said that with the Neurontin as well, and it was horrific. Am I being over cautious...
Double Vision & Neurontin 24th June 2006
... the Cleveland Clinic. Also, I have been taking Neurontin for about 5 years for chronic pain (stenosis). Has...
... the Cleveland Clinic. Also, I have been taking Neurontin for about 5 years for chronic pain (stenosis). Has...
Dry Eyes Are Killing Me! 30th January 2006
... course I'm depressed. Anyway, she wants me to start Neurontin in combination with the Doxycycline. She thinks it ... alleviate the headaches, and perhaps the pain in the eyes. Neurontin is some strong stuff, and I'm scared to take it.....
... possible..... Anyway, thanks again. I'm starting on Neurontin this evening which the regular MD prescribed. Not...
... it might be related. I've also started taking the Neurontin . Not noticing much, if any, difference at this point...
Afterimages and circles 6th February 2005
... but he can help me. i am currently on a course of neurontin that hasnt cured me yet but has made life easier....
Palinopsia please help 13th December 2003
... problem that i could find and his suggestion is to try neurontin ." Torre...

Fibromyalgia board

Getting an MRI of my Brain 20th March 2008
... p.s.- I just recently started a medication called neurontin . it's the first thing that has EVER helped my migraines...
Geez, how unlucky can one person really be? 20th March 2008
... good things though. I've started some new medication. Neurontin - has anyone else tried it? I haven't gotten a migraine...
In Tears 29th February 2008
... free moment except for the combination of my Celexa/ Neurontin and Vicodin ES. They seem to give me 100 % relief ... have all 3 in my system. I tried just the Celexa and Neurontin , but without the Vicodin ES...it does nothing, just...
... but if not please don't cry anymore. I was on neurontin awhile back and after a little while of being on it...
Muscle twitches and spasms 27th February 2008
... medication for fibro. I'm currently taking Plaquenil and Neurontin . Recently, I got a muscle twitch in the lower part...
... least some of the twitches may be a side effect of Neurontin /Gabapentin, which I take for pain and as a sleep aid ... twitching stopped, except for the one in my eye. I started Neurontin again and on the second day taking the medication ... of fibromyalgia. Twitching is a side effect of Neurontin , I found out when I looked it up. And I remember having ... restless leg syndrome when I took Neurontin before a couple of years ago, and I went away when ... I stopped taking it. The thing is, without the Neurontin I sleep very little. I tried Elavil (amitryptiline...
Medication list 20th February 2008
... is going to do! He gave me Celexa, and he upped my Neurontin from 600 to 800 2x's a day. Can your regular physcian...
Success with Lyrica? 14th February 2008
... , which is what Ambien, Lipitor, Zoloft, Allegra, Neurontin and Nasonex are, along with most muscle relaxers,...
Medication 8th February 2008
... Is anyone on Neurontin and an anti depressant. Its my second month on ... Neurontin and I wanted to try again with an anti depressant...
... past, not for Fibro. however:). Have you been on Neurontin before? Bella...
... past, not for Fibro. however:). Have you been on Neurontin before? Bella Hi I just started Neurontin...
... Lyrica and cymbalta. Before the Lyrica, I was taking Neurontin and Cymbalta. The Cymbalta does help with both the...
from flare to normal? 4th February 2008
... wrist on my keypad, I wouldn't be here now. I'm on neurontin , effexor, ultram, lunesta and xanax as needed for...
upper back, shoulder and arm pain 27th January 2008
... much with no help whatsoever..I've been on drugs like neurontin , oxycontin with oxycodin,vicodin, methadone, valium...
Fibro and nerve pain 2nd January 2008
... i have been on neurontin for several years. for restless leg syndrome. i noticed...
Leg pain, Requip, work, thyroid 18th December 2007
... hi js, have you tried neurontin yet? i have been taking it for 8-10 years now. can...
Lyrica and Gabapent 14th December 2007
... those who take it of course. i do take gabapentin ( neurontin ) 1200mg at bedtime. for the actual pain of fibro i...
Coping as a parent 16th November 2007
... generic Tramadol for pain. Wellbutrin for depression. Neurontin for burning sensations I get on my skin. Lamictal...
Fibromyalgia and Lyrica 15th November 2007
... my insurance gave me the substitute , generic for neurontin , which is Gabapentin, I hope this will be as good...
Freaking over Guaifenesin 12th November 2007
... helps the most. I'm on Tegretol, Klonopin, and Neurontin for seizures, but they also help with pain and the...
Any help/advice really appreciated 6th November 2007
... only thing that makes that go away for me is generic neurontin . Flexeril, lamictal, and valium help me sleep. I know...
Hi. Another new uneducated person 5th November 2007
... pain. My meds are flexeril, percocet, tramadol, and neurontin for pain associated with fms and cmp, and wellbutrin...
Fibro and nerve pain and Fibro flare ups 3rd November 2007
... I have used Neurontin for the burning sensation I get on my skin. Yes it...
... i have been taking neurontin for several years now. it works for this exact aspect...
which doctor prescribe vicodin for fibromyalgia 25th October 2007
... this on a daily basis. My regular Dr put me on Neurontin for my IBS and Im hoping it helps my Fibro too. It...
... this on a daily basis. My regular Dr put me on Neurontin for my IBS and Im hoping it helps my Fibro too. It...
Lyrica does not help my pain.... 15th October 2007
... either. My rheumatologist also had my try Cymbalta, Neurontin and Lexapro that didn't work or gave me bad side effects...
Just been diagnosed 9th October 2007
... and I have diabetic neuropathy as well and I am on neurontin 3x a day and cymbalta and Januvia with no relief....
does anyone suffer from Fibro and Neuropathy? 8th October 2007
... shows signs that the symptoms decrease. I also take Neurontin which for me has helped a lot for the pain as well...
Is this a symptom? 7th October 2007
... it was my legs that were the worst. not sure if the neurontin helped that or if it just moved on to other places...


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