- Saw new PM today - thanks so much to Steve, CMP & others 21st May 2008
... the morning
Oxycontin 20mgs at night
gabapentin ( neurontin as needed)
endep - that my other PM said I wasn't...
- To fuse or not to fuse C5/6...any suggestions? 16th May 2008
... under control at the moment. Have upped my dose of neurontin though and that is helping a bit.
Sorry about the...
- Which OTC's do you take with Neurontin? 14th May 2008
... at levels of 3000mg/day or less. Good luck with the Neurontin . I was on it and it did not help me that much and...
... Lyrica. I probably will have to up the dosage on the Neurontin since my nerve pain is breaking through most days...
... at levels of 3000mg/day or less. Good luck with the Neurontin . I was on it and it did not help me that much and...
- Could really use some help and advice please 12th May 2008
... unless you've already done so). There's a relative of Neurontin called pre-gabalin, brand name is Lyrica. This med...
... failed, can't do the anti-convulsants like Lyrica and Neurontin , but am able to take a micro-dose of Cymbalta (20...
- Doc said stop Lyrica & start Neurontin w/o titrating... 7th May 2008
... experienced droswiness. The normal starting dose of neurontin for pain is 100 mgs twice a day, Your doc is trippling ... that might have a negative reaction simply because Neurontin hasn't needed a clinical trial to convince docs and ... high, although some people take up to 3600 mgs of neurontin . Both drugs are in the same class which limits the...
... I should discontinue taking it, and he put me on Neurontin . Diet says she had disastrous results doing this ... titrating down on the Lyrica, just going straight to the Neurontin .
I just called my internist after reading Diet ... treatment of Lyrica (150mg each), and the dose of Neurontin is only 600 mg, once a day. She said that the relatively ... short half-life of the Neurontin makes it a poor candidate for a once-a-day dosage ... dosage of Lyrica....in other words, it's a low dose of Neurontin compared to the Lyrica I was taking.
I have a call ... care to chime in?
TexMom
I had stopped taking Neurontin because I had the same problems with it that you had...
... decision to stop the Lyrica cold-turkey and start the Neurontin .
I wasn't necessarily worried I would have the ... might have a greater chance of a bad reaction to the Neurontin . The PA for another physician in the practice called ... although her doc never prescribes either Lyrica or Neurontin ) and that I should continue with the regimen he prescribed...
... be fine with stopping the Lyrica and starting the Neurontin . Her explanation was that these two drugs are from ... frustrating. Since stopping the Lyrica and starting on the Neurontin , some of the nerve pain is coming back. It's not...
- Relafen=Insomnia, Ultram ER=Insomnia. Frustrated!! Help! 7th May 2008
... increase in my Fibromyalgia pain. He switched me to Neurontin , 600mg at bedtime, and also gave me Ultram ER for...
... about titrating down on the Lyrica before starting the Neurontin , and he said no. So, last night, instead of taking ... Lyrica at bedtime, I took the Neurontin , and of course, skipped my normal am dosage of Lyrica...
... the swelling.....I would think if you went on the neurontin without the lyrica out of your system.....how would ... you know if you were having a reaction to the neurontin or not. ???????????????...
- From Conductor 6th May 2008
... walking into doors and forgetting my name. I tried Neurontin , and Lyrica with MUCH worse side effects and just...
- How many of you take an antidepressant with your pain meds? 6th May 2008
... with my doc, he took me off the Lyrica and put me on Neurontin (600 mg at bedtime). Also gave me Ultram. He said...
... daily along with my other meds which include Lortab, Neurontin , baclofen, and maybe two tramadol a day. Yes, I know...
- Does Anyone Know of a Non-Morphine Equivalent to Avinza?? 5th May 2008
... last 2 days of the 5 day wait.
Also, for me, taking Neurontin along w/Avinza, was equal to taking 2 Avinza, letting...
- Anyone tried Talwin for pain? 5th May 2008
... supposely not as strong. The other medications I take is Neurontin for the nerve pain, Celebrex for arthritis and Soma...
- Research Meds B4 PM Appointment - Help!! 3rd May 2008
... you what meds I currently take. Right now I take Neurontin 600mg(2x), Celebrex 200mg(2X), Flexeril 10mg(3X),...
- Does anyone know 29th April 2008
... would think only one of them is good. I went from Neurontin to Lyrica to Topamax. Topamax seems to be the best...
- My visit with the PM and what I decided to do regarding my Meds. 29th April 2008
... count as half or whole :))
Maybe you could try Neurontin or Lyrica and then you might be able to get way down...
- Struggling with meds 28th April 2008
... activities around them. For example, I take my oxy and neurontin plus a chloresterol drug at 3 pm. So if I'm out and...
- Help with pain meds please... 27th April 2008
... it's hard to cut back if you've started higher)
neurontin 800mg 3 times a day
Wow, that sounds like a lot ...
... it's hard to cut back if you've started higher)
neurontin 800mg 3 times a day
Wow, that sounds like a lot ...
... along with 1 mobic and 1 .5 mg klonopin. I was given neurontin but that crap was inafective!I told him that I was...
- pain management during pregnancy 26th April 2008
... ve been told that I'll probably have to stop taking neurontin when I get pregnant but oxycontin is fine - in fact...
- Does anyone here suffer from adhesion pain? 25th April 2008
... and cause a multitude of problems. Have you tried neurontin yet? I had surgery on both of my feet and legs (like ... tarsal tunnel) and remember my surgeon saying he used neurontin a lot for nerve pain.
I really hope your foot...
- myofascial pain syndrome 24th April 2008
... a reaction to it. I have also tried nortryptaline, neurontin (I have nerve pain too) zanaflex, and many others...
- Suboxone for pain 24th April 2008
... they do usually require high doses. Did you ever try Neurontin , Lyrica, Topomax, amitrypytiline, nortriptyline, or...
- Changing from oxy's 22nd April 2008
... Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin, Depakene, Neurontin , Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even though it's technically...
- Amitriptyline tabs 25mg - oxycontin 10 mg 22nd April 2008
... addition to the amitryptiline, maybe something like Neurontin , Lyrica, Topomax, Tegretol, Trileptal, or Cymbalta...
... how that does. Maybe he will add in something like Neurontin or Lyrica in addition to help. You know that feeling...
- Very cold here---Bad burning and pinching pain. I can't take anymore!! 20th April 2008
... Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin, Depakene, Neurontin , Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even though it's technically...
- Finding the right medication for my pain. 16th April 2008
... accident was while I was working so medication costs ( neurontin on it's own is about $300 a month) are not covered...
- Medications which could interact with opiates: 15th April 2008
... epressants.
4. Anti-seizure medicines, such as Tegretol, Neurontin , which may lead to serious side effects when combined...
... Ambien as sleep aids (I don't take every night though), Neurontin for neuropathy pain, Flexeril (muscle relaxer)......
... Ambien as sleep aids (I don't take every night though), Neurontin for neuropathy pain, Flexeril (muscle relaxer)......
- Need your advice - severe pain in arms/hands 13th April 2008
... the pain does. have you ever tried like lyrica or neurontin ? any of those classes of drugs for this particular...
... always keep it for my records).
I was on Lurica, Neurontin and Keppra, but did not get much help from it.
...
... reasons to trust one meds over the other.
I was on Neurontin , which worked fine with me; than my dose were increased...
- What Questions Do I Ask A Pm Dr. 12th April 2008
... a break through.It has been effective.
Also on neurontin for nerve pain.
Spasmatic meds for spasticity are...
... as a break through.It has been effective. Also on neurontin for nerve pain. Spasmatic meds for spasticity are...
- Hey everyone, I need a little advice. 11th April 2008
... try out some of the nerve pain meds such as Lyrica, Neurontin , Topomax, amitryptilene, nortryptilene, or even Cymbalta...
... kadian, duragesic, dilaudid, methadone...gapabentin ( neurontin ), tryleptal, wellbutrin, cymbalta, ritalin, lunesta ... The Lyrica is Pfizer's high quality replacement for Neurontin ...and trust me when I tell you it is MUCH better and ... MUCH safer. The Neurontin used to scare me from the extreme side-effects...the...
- Is it time for LA meds? 11th April 2008
... helping quite a bit for you. Have you ever tried Lyrica, Neurontin , or even Cymbalta for the nerve pain? Let us know...
- HELP reccomend me a NON addictive pain med 11th April 2008
... many anti-seizure meds to help nerve pain: Lyrica, Neurontin , Topomax, Tegretol, Gabitril. Anti-inflammatory meds...
... whole host of other meds that may be effective from: Neurontin , Topomax, Tegretol, amitryptiline, nortriptyline,...
- I need some advice! 11th April 2008
... Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin, Depakene, Neurontin , Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even though it's technically...
- Fentanyl patch questions 7th April 2008
... specifically for neuropathic pain. The most common ones are Neurontin , Lyrica, Cymbalta, Ultram, and Topomax. Here is a ... Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin, Depakene, Neurontin , Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even though it's technically...
- Nerve Pain 6th April 2008
... Trileptal, Depakote, Lamictal, Dilantin, Depakene, Neurontin , Lyrica, Gabitril, Klonopin(even though it's technically ... have tried here goes:
Topomax, Tegretol, Lamictal, Neurontin , Lyrica, nortryptilene, Cymbalta, Effexor, Welbutrin...
... pain are anti-seizures medications. Like Lurica, Neurontin , Keppra, etc. It's really a good meds to be on if...
- Unbelievable! 2nd April 2008
... day. Explained ALL the meds I have tried including Neurontin , Lyrica, Topamax. Cymbalta....and told her that the...
... day. Explained ALL the meds I have tried including Neurontin , Lyrica, Topamax. Cymbalta....and told her that the...
- HELP! PM in Richmond, va area 2nd April 2008
... but that is pretty much it. They tried lyrica and neurontin but neither helped the pain, they just made me "swimmy...
- Moldova - How are you? 1st April 2008
... I was on Lurica, did not help me at all. I was on Neurontin until they increased my dose higher and guess what ... ? My limbs swell a lot and they stopped my Neurontin . I am back on Keppra now. This all are for neuropathy...
- nortryptline 30th March 2008
... would think that he would have prescribed Lyrica or Neurontin first but that is just my thinking. I am on Lyrica...
- Hoping someone can help 28th March 2008
... PCP, who cares about my quality of life. I'm also on Neurontin , baclofen, Celexa, and a couple other drugs beside...
- Just prescribed Neurontin 300mg 25th March 2008
...
Welcome to the painboards. I will tell you that Neurontin is used to treat nerve pain like you have already ... currently take Lyrica which is like the next generation of Neurontin or more like it's cousin. If your pain is not nerve ... I am just wondering why exactly your doctor picked neurontin especially for your conditions. Have you tried any ... doctor or PM (pain management) doctor.
If the Neurontin is going to work, I doubt you will see much of an ... taking 600-900mg per day. Oh, and just to let you know Neurontin is not a narcotic, not addictive at all, but can cause...
... Hi
I have been on Neurontin for a year and am slowly coming off them.
When i...
- How addicting is darvocet? 22nd March 2008
... comfortable to sleep. My sciatic pain is awful, and the neurontin barely helps.
They have had me on so many meds ...
I am currently taking, nortryptiline, 100mg/day, neurontin 400 mg, darvocet 100 mg -2x per day and lunesta 2mg...
... sciataca pain. This may just work better than the Neurontin and the nortrptiline. I had the same side effect of...
- anyone know of any new pain meds coming to the market soon? 21st March 2008
... epileptic drugs are very useful for nerve pain (ie. Neurontin , Lyrica, Trileptal, Topomax, etc.). I just thought...
... decreased dose again - i had no pain relieve at all.
Neurontin and Lurica worked better on my pain, but i got bad...
- Those who in FENTHANYL PATCH - need advice, please 18th March 2008
... nerve meds and got horroble reaction to Lurica and Neurontin , so no help with that type pain, regular PK don't...
- clonazepam, clonidine 17th March 2008
... convulsant effect similar to other anti-convulsants (ie. Neurontin , Lyrica). I asked my doctor about this last friday ... Here is how the choices usually go.
Anticonvulsant( Neurontin , Lyrica, Tegretol, Trileptal, Gabitril, Topomax) ...
- Has anyone been treated for depression by a pm dr.? 17th March 2008
... started on my left leg. I have tried the Tramadol and neurontin with no effect, except for some weight gain. What...
... that did not experience a whole lot of relief from Neurontin and I was up to the max (3600mg/day). I am now on...
- Honestly..Can I Really taper off Oxycodone after 3 years? 14th March 2008
... deluding myself.I will still take Elavil, Motrin and Neurontin for pain. Thank you for any input.(The comments from...
...
I have read on an informational meds site of how Neurontin removes the "high" from IR opiate meds, and in fact ... meds are stopped!
I have read that 10-15 ppl. used Neurontin to completely stop their abuse of Percocet and Vicodin ... , using 900-1200 Mg.'s Neurontin daily, so yes, it can be done.
There is currently ... a study being done about the use of Neurontin in detox and recovery, headed by 1 of those 10-15...
... [QUOTE=jjsx21;3486493]how Neurontin removes the "high" from IR opiate meds, and in fact ... meds are stopped!
I have read that 10-15 ppl. used Neurontin to completely stop their abuse of Percocet and Vicodin ... , using 900-1200 Mg.'s Neurontin daily, so yes, it can be done.
There are a couple ... develops dependance. Two, I was taking 3600 mg/day of Neurontin when I had to detox from Oxycontin & Percocet and...
... agree with Brian..I have known addicts and those on Neurontin did not seem to have any easier withdrawals....let...
... last year and had to leave after 6 days...Ultram and neurontin did not help enough,,it was a horrible place and they...
- This is the best I've felt in 3 weeks! 13th March 2008
... pain med available, NO generic's for Avinza, though Neurontin displays a synergism/synergistic effect when used...
- Anyone on[try] Neurotin? - Part 2 13th March 2008
... Dear Madhatter,
I have been on Neurontin at 2100 mgs. for about 6 months and havent' had any ... no end. I have read all the negative stuff about Neurontin and havent had any problems although Topomax landed...
... I took Neurontin for about a year and was up to pretty much the max ... to Lyrica and it worked much, much better. If the Neurontin is not working or you are having intolerable side...
... mysterylover;3485309]Dear Madhatter,
I have been on Neurontin at 2100 mgs. for about 6 months and havent' had any ... no end. I have read all the negative stuff about Neurontin and havent had any problems although Topomax landed...
... Wow, I must be one of the lucky ones, I've been on Neurontin for 4 yrs now for RSD. I now on the maxium dosage ... good for us but most of us have no choice. But for me Neurontin has been a life saver and also keeps the pain down...
... Hey all;
I've been useing Neurontin , up to 900 Mg.'s a day, strictly for a couple of it ... 2 to 1 analgesic effect.
In other words, 900Mg.'s Neurontin taken with 90Mg.'s Avinza =180Mg.'s Avinza .
THIS ... MEDICAL ADVICE!
In either case, this works only if the Neurontin is taken within an hour of the other drug.
I know ... a 35-40 Vikes-a-day habit through judicious use of Neurontin . There's a medical study currently going-on regarding...
... Hi! I started using Neurontin 2.5 years and it's been a God send. I am experiencing ... and they didn't give him any trouble. I was given Neurontin and have been able to get to get a good night's rest...
... add to what a couple of others have said. I took Neurontin for about 6 months. It never really did anything for...
- Tips on getting new PM 10th March 2008
... I do PT, I have tried all the anti depressants and Neurontin oh and of course the new Fibro miracle drug Lyrica...
- hi new member in pain!! 9th March 2008
... nerve pain. There are such medications as Lyrica, Neurontin , Topamax and even Cymbalta to name a few. I hope the...
- anyone take Soma, zanaflex, clonidine, or klonopin for nerve pain? 5th March 2008
... never liked any of the commonly Rx'd meds for that. ( neurontin , topomax, etc.) 1) They never really helped with...
... It said Klonopin acted like an anti-convulsant (ie. Neurontin , Lyrica, etc.) although it is a benzo anxiety medication...
- femoral nerve damage 5th March 2008
... tolerate some of the other nerve medications such as Neurontin . There's another one that is being used an I can...
... Hopefully it will work for you.
I personally take Neurontin and have gotten wonderful results from it since getting ... to the right dosage. Neurontin is actually used "off label" for nerve damage as it...
... ones that I take:
1. Anticonvulsant medications - Neurontin , Lyrica (I take this 600mg/day), Topomax, Tegretal...
... clinic is recommending that I continue to increase the neurontin but I have had to be very careful with this as I have...
... it works for you. I have taken Gabapentin (generic Neurontin ) now for three years, but a new doctor wants me to...
... they put me on lyrica... same thing. now i am on neurontin . so far it is doing OK for me.. but then i have only ... been on it a week.
neurontin
morphine
cymbalta
darvocet BT meds
ativan
ambian...
- Morphine Sulfate 15mg IR or Lortab 10's? 2nd March 2008
... have not tried. I know you said that you have tried Neurontin but here is some of the others:
1. Ultram (tramadol...
- Morphine Alert.... 1st March 2008
... working again and i am on MScontin 30mg 2x daily, Neurontin and Flexeril. The flexeril is so sedating, I think ... find something that works well for you thought. The neurontin does calm my muscle spasms better than anything so...
- How Long Before Celebrex Starts to Work? 29th February 2008
... soon to discuss alternatives to the Lyrica (such as Neurontin ) but I still need something for the fibro pain. One...
- Question about Cymbalta 28th February 2008
... have a chronic condition, MS- have tried Lyrica and Neurontin without success...today, Cymbalta was mentioned to...
- Is it possible? 27th February 2008
... much for nerve pain. There are meds that do, like neurontin , topomax etc. If the neurontin you are taking isn...
... didn't seem to think that would work for me. The neurontin really did help with some of the nerve problems I...
... with nerve pain/damage. I know that you are taking Neurontin but I didn't catch the dose. It can be prescribed ... up to 3600mg. If the Neurontin is not working well enough, then you might want to ... good for insomnia
4. Anti-seizure meds (Lyrica, Neurontin , Topomax, Gabitril, Trileptal) - I'm on Lyrica & Trileptal...
- What other BT med works with Fentanyl Patch? 26th February 2008
... Fentanyl Patch?
I have tried everything from Avinza to Neurontin and cannot take most medications..
Anything that...
- Any ideas on a substitute? 26th February 2008
... treating nerve pain & also depression
2. Topomax
3. Neurontin - very similar to Lyrica although some people have...
- Lets Compare Diagnoses & Medications 24th February 2008
... Arachnoditis.
For treatment I take Oxycontin 30 mg./day, Neurontin 600mg. 3/day, Flexeril 10mg 2/day, Percoset as needed...
... started coming back in my left foot. I was also put on Neurontin and started Oxycontin w/Percocet for breakthrough...
- New member. I need advice! 21st February 2008
... excellent medications that help with nerve pain such as Neurontin , Lyrica and Topamax. Maybe one of these would help...
- Any recommended alternatives to Lyrica? 19th February 2008
... other medications that treat nerve pain, they are Neurontin and Topamax. I take Neurontin for nerve pain and haven...
... I switched from Neurontin to Lyrica to Topamax. The Topamax actually has a...
... other medications that treat nerve pain, they are Neurontin and Topamax. I take Neurontin for nerve pain and haven ... swelling have me very concerned. I have never tried Neurontin , but was on Topamax for a while prior to the nerve ... experiencing from the Lyrica. I will research the Neurontin and see if it might be a good alternative. I have...
... stopped taking it after about 3 weeks. My Pm put me on Neurontin Thursday. I started it today and already feel a difference ... has been on it for a few years and highly recommends Neurontin . My mother had a very bad and unusual reaction to...
...
Thanks for the info. I will ask my doctor about Neurontin and see if that might be better for me than the Lyrica...
- Dr. won't refill pain meds so soon. 14th February 2008
... that are effective for nerve pain such as Cymbalta, Neurontin , Lyrica, nortriptyline, amitryptiline, Ultram, and...
... the shots.
I already take Topamax. I've been on Neurontin and Lyrica. The dr. said any other med is like the...
- Advice for my pain management problems. 11th February 2008
... would suggest trying one of these medications (Lyrica, Neurontin , Cymbalta, Topomax, nortriptyline, amitryptiline)...
... recommend Cymbalta, but the others are good also. Neurontin , nortriptyline and amitryptiline will be cheaper since...
- pain is running my life,need advice please?? 2nd February 2008
... definitely recommend trying Lyrica which is similar to Neurontin (gabapentin) but not exactly. You might not have the...
- pain and muscle spasms at night,cant sleep,need advice please?? 1st February 2008
... That is a pretty low dose of the gabapentin ( Neurontin ). When I was taking it I was maxed out at 3600mg/day...
- My first Pain Mgmt appt. 1st February 2008
... hours for the steroid to kick in.
He prescribed Neurontin and Ultram. I felt a little dizzy this AM which must ... be from the Neurontin . I'm supposed to gradually increase to 300 mg. three ... relieve my pain at all.
Does the dizziness from the Neurontin go away eventually? Does anyone find Ultram effective...
... Thanks for your reply, Kate. Is the lyrica better than neurontin ? Does Neurontin make you gain weight? Yikes, I don...
- Newbie Saying HI! 31st January 2008
... while, but soon hardly made any difference at all.
Neurontin : I was put on this initially by the doc who did my ... but I was in FAR WORSE pain without!).
Lyrica: Neurontin was switched to Lyrica after about a year. I find...
- Searching for drug free pain control techniques 31st January 2008
... some type of mind control, not lyrica or cymbalta or neurontin (i have been on all of those and many other medicines...
- Pain control without narcotics 31st January 2008
... without the use of drugs, and I have been on everything, neurontin , lyrica, cymbalta, topomax, antidepressants, elavil...
... and weights (not now of course).
I leave on PK and Neurontin since my neuropathy pain is killing me, not to mention...
- I have a Question regarding oxy and fentanyl 30th January 2008
... weren't taking your oxy, that will also show...The Neurontin probably doesn't get tested for on a typical UA, so...
- How to manage back pain 29th January 2008
... Cymbalta (Duloxetine Hcl)
2. Lyrica (Pregabalin)
3. Neurontin (Gabapentin)
4. Topamax (Topiramate)
5. Pamelor...
- Lyrica and Dizzyness 26th January 2008
... symptoms which are not fun at all. I would suggest trying Neurontin . It is similar to Lyrica but for a lot of people that...
- please give me some advice....... struggling w/ pain (anti-opiod) 24th January 2008
... 120mg. I would also consider adding either Lyrica or Neurontin , both of which are anti-seizure medications (non-narcotic...
... Did you try either Lyrica or Neurontin . They are both non-narcotic and useful for nerve pain...
- what kind of prescription pain killer might replace norco 10 24th January 2008
... also been proven very effective for nerve pain
2. Neurontin - similar to Lyrica
3. Cymbalta - a medication...
- What pain medicine can and can't be called in? 24th January 2008
... Cymbalta)
6. any nerve pain medicine (ie. Lyrica, Neurontin , Topomax)
I think that pretty much covers it.
...
- ZACH: how are you doing 23rd January 2008
... medication as well.
I also changed from Lyrica to Neurontin , which I know is not a normal switch, and when I take ... the Neurontin with the Soma, I get very tired, which doesn't happen ... taken. Should I completely rule out both Lyrica and Neurontin and try something like Topomax? I've also been on...
... high did you go on the Lyrica before switching to the Neurontin . Also, since you are on Neurontin what dose are you...
