- Need some advice, thinking about switching pharmacys 22nd January 2008
... recently came out?there is a huge difference there with neurontin and the generic gabapentin,huge.just ask the epilepsy...
- Recommendations for pain meds? 21st January 2008
... vagina. The pain is unbearable and even though I take Neurontin it does not help, please can someone suggest a pain...
- Hello, too new, just to say it. 19th January 2008
... cannot tolerate Topamax, just as some cannot tolerate Neurontin , or Lyrica (two meds which I couldn't tolerate). ...
- Support needed 16th January 2008
... 7 c4/5 was removed. (i also have pcos)
I'm on neurontin , tramadol, amitryptaline, omeprazole,diazepam and...
... mix of medications. You may also want to switch from neurontin to Lyrica (pregabalin) if it is available in the UK...
... m being forceful enough when I go. He gave me the neurontin but that was only 6 months ago and I've only seen...
... he has me trying differant meds and doses. I'm on neurontin , trazadone, cymbalta and oxycontin. I hope your doctors...
- Neurotin 16th January 2008
... mn-
I use Neurontin and have been on it for over a year. So far, no weight ... gotten great results with my neuropathy using the Neurontin . As you are doing, my doctor started me at a low ... t see immediate results. From what I understand, Neurontin doses can be taken pretty high when needed and are...
... Hiya,
I'm on neurontin too. 1800mg every day. No weight gain - it took a...
- Topomax 15th January 2008
... used Topomax for nerve pain? I've been on Elavil, Neurontin and Lyrica with no relief. The dr. just gave me a...
... just been prescribed Topamax, after the Lyrica and Neurontin weren't good for me. I haven't taken the Topamax...
... Topomax but it is in the Anti-convulsant class which Neurontin and Lyrica are in. I have luck with Lyrica so I am...
- Kinda good news 7th January 2008
... 60mg - 120mg. I can't remember if you tried Lyrica or Neurontin . They are both pretty good for nerve pain. Just some...
... torture you?
I hope and pray you find relief from neurontin and that you don't experience any terrible side effects...
- how to make percocet stronger 4th January 2008
... effects.
The two I DO have exp. with both involve Neurontin and how it effects Morphine Sulphate and the Oxy's ... somehow boosted almost 10%[a huge diff.]when taken w/ Neurontin , FORTY-FIVE minutes to ONE hour later.
The reverse...
- Seizure due oxycontin????? 2nd January 2008
... ago? Also do you take any anti-seizure meds like: Neurontin , Lyrica, Topamax, Trileptal? I will do a little research...
- Just a reminder 2nd January 2008
... are hurtin' right through the 20mg of oxy and the neurontin . I guess that serves me right! No good deed goes...
- Family Member Begs for My Pain Meds 24th December 2007
... Combined with my current dance (which I call the " neurontin stupor dance"), I might qualify for one of those dance...
- New Diagnosis for peripheral neuropathy 20th December 2007
... long ago all the others from elavil to topamax to neurontin with a couple of other crazy making drugs, my neurologist...
- Medications.. 20th December 2007
... 2 of what it used to do... In the past I had the neurontin ...(evil stuff for me)...lortab...lidocaine patches...
- Saw PM yesterday...results...pain 19th December 2007
... still take Darvocet every day(along with Cymbalta and Neurontin )...some days I take Percocet which he said is not...
... procedure when I feel I can be managed with meds. I am on Neurontin and Cymbalta. I am very very sensitive to most meds...
... to be working for nerve pain and spasms(Flexeril, Neurontin , Cymbalta). I still don't know exactly why the pain...
... haven't tried to control the pain with meds. I'm on Neurontin and Cymbalta. I usually use Darvocet for the pain...
- Nerve Medication List 17th December 2007
... capzasin is the name (I think)
Isn't there one like neurontin that starts with GAR_____?
I'm not sure if I am helping...
... at least once. I think my analyphaltic reaction to neurontin scared the daylights out of my doctor. I had facial...
... me thinking I could take it since I couldn't take Neurontin , I told him I put in my will that if I got killed ... investigated since it's in my records that I can't take Neurontin !
I seen it was the same, But GEEZ LOUISE! DO I have...
- Controlling pain AND anxiety 15th December 2007
... nerve block and none of them did any good. I'm now on Neurontin and Cymbalta. You may want to try the Cymbalta. ...
- Need new pain meds, what? 13th December 2007
... surgeries this year and chronic tailbone pain. I am on neurontin , amitriptolene and vicodin for pain and fiorinal w...
... doses are of your current medications. I know with Neurontin , I was all the way up to max of 3600mg/day before ... switching to Lyrica. Lyrica is similar to Neurontin and may work better for you. You could try switching...
- Got a Pain Doc Recommendation? 12th December 2007
... never call or controls their meds.
He changed my Neurontin to Keppra, than 2 weeks later he called and increased...
... me and my family.
Lurica did not agree with me, Neurontin worked for a while, now I am on Keppra. It's really...
- How do I find a new PM doc 12th December 2007
... day is working the best. Of course that's on top of neurontin , sufasalazine, and until I can wean off them tramadol...
- 19 year old with chronic back pain, advice greatly appreciated 12th December 2007
... enough dose of it. However, I did a lot of research on Neurontin and Lyrica right after my surgery, and even recommended ... doctors that, although it is an older medication, Neurontin may work better for some people. So, I guess ask your...
- Question about Cymbalta 8th December 2007
... got injured August 06, ruptured disc, Doc gave me neurontin , lyrica and cymbalta for nerve pain. Neurontin and...
- Whic is suitable to first-timer ... Cymbalt or Neurontin? 7th December 2007
... especially for nerve pain.
I would suggest that you try Neurontin if the Cymbalta is not working. It is anti-convulsant...
... share some information with you.
I have taken both Neurontin and I am currently on Cymbalta.
Not everyone is...
- I cannot win. I give up. 4th December 2007
... looking at Lyrica (tried it, couldn't tolerate it), Neurontin (didn't help), procedures (after giving me chemical...
- Topamax question 3rd December 2007
... Stardust:
Why are you not on Lyrica or Neurontin . I am sure you have tried them before but were they...
... foot, they've been numb). I took both Lyrica and Neurontin for months and never received any benefits like I...
... Lyrica and I had a really severe reaction to it and the Neurontin as well, I Hyperventilated and I can't remember how...
- Using Norspan (Bupe) and ZYPREXA (olanzapine) 27th November 2007
... Does Neurontin fall into this class?...
- Questions, Questions, Questions. 22nd November 2007
... bgsigns,
Mine is the same thing, first Neurontin , then Lyrica and so on. I am now on Topamax and in...
- severe burning sensation. what should I do? 12th November 2007
... would be a good idea or even trying something like neurontin instead(with your doc in charge of your taper of course...
- First Pain Management appointment... so awful. 1st November 2007
... over and he will keep monitoring my meds. I was on Neurontin for a year, had so much pain and my previous PM never...
... From what I understand alot of doc's now prescibe neurontin for rsd and I dont know how that works. My wifes PM...
... RSD but do know that some people have success with neurontin and lyrica. Have you tried either of these?
Again...
... I've tried Neurontin and Lyrica.. also tried Vioxx years ago after the ... first injury. Didn't help, and the Neurontin made me feel strange, if I recall correctly..
I'm...
- Please tell me everything you know about LYRICA!! 1st November 2007
... need something during the day so he changed me to Neurontin . I am having to wean off the Lyrica slowly first...
... I was on neurontin and it did nothing for me, doc put me on Lyrica, slowly...
... [QUOTE=1sunny1;3302719]I was on neurontin and it did nothing for me, doc put me on Lyrica, slowly...
- Dr. Pepper Update & Long Acting Medication Question 27th October 2007
... I too could not take Neurontin or Lyrica, but have seen great results from the Cymbalta...
... heard about Cymbalta helping alot of people too. Neurontin made me swell. Elavil did nothing. I take one or...
... either, I had a bad reaction to it. I can't take neurontin ect... either for those same reasons. I have to agree...
- RSD - Finally starting Pain Management... 21st October 2007
... the Tylenol 4's (I've tried Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Neurontin , and a bunch of other things..), do you think that...
- ? for anyone with a pain pump 18th October 2007
... gone down the non-narcotic
route, also, with Lyrica, Neurontin , Cymbalta, and others, but nothing helps....
- Pain killers at work? 14th October 2007
... I take Kadian (sustained release morphine) Neurontin and Vicodin for my pain.
The Kadian which I take...
- shoreline or anyone 12th October 2007
... tried any of the antiseizure meds for nerve pain like Neurontin , Lyrica, or Toppamax, meds are definitely less invasive...
- non narcotic pain meds 11th October 2007
... options including nortiptyline, amitryptiline, lyrica, neurontin , tegretol, and cymbalta.
The key is to find a combination...
- started methadone for back pain 11th October 2007
... After several years of taking vicodin, Motrin, and Neurontin for chronic back pain and nerve damage, my Dr has...
... After several years of taking vicodin, Motrin, and Neurontin for chronic back pain and nerve damage, my Dr has...
- what is stronger darvocet or tylenol 3? 2nd October 2007
... i slept for 3 hours last night :)
i have tried Neurontin that my mom had given me and it worked pretty well...
- new to the group - question/story 1st October 2007
... number of medications for bladder frequency/urgency and neurontin for nerve pain. I find the neurontin to be ineffective...
- doctors questions 26th September 2007
... another anti seizure med like toppamax, tegretol, neurontin , gabbapentin and a dozen others aren't also worth...
- Pain Meds & Antidepressants....Are they supposed to go together? 24th September 2007
... in it. That maybe why I can take it.
When I tried Neurontin , I was driving and couldn't remember how! I couldn...
- What do you think? 22nd September 2007
... would highly recommend you start a med for nerve pain: neurontin , lyrica, topomax, even cymbalta (which I highly recommend...
... Pepper,
Neurontin and Elavil are two completely different drugs. Believe ... unable to try it due to the previous reactions to neurontin and elavil. I actually had problems will ALL of these...
- Does anyone has heart problem and can't take Percocet or meds containg acitomophen? 16th September 2007
... damage in a low extremidies - neuropathy pain (I am on Neurontin for this).
I absolutely can't take nothing with Aspirin...
... Diet,
I am on Percocet right now (high dosage), Neurontin . I have a wonderful PM Dr now at HSS, he is doing...
- Adding More To My Previous Post.... 13th September 2007
... nerve pain medication. Some examples are Lyrica, and Neurontin . many people get relief with these meds. One of the...
- Finally I have a Pain Management Contract!! 13th September 2007
... sleep such as elavil,, if you are having burning pain neurontin , cymbalta and lyrica are all used. Your original question...
- yeah relief! 13th September 2007
... Unfortunately, I cannot takeAspirin, NSAIDS, Sulfa drugs, Neurontin , or Methocarbomol because I have a bleeding reaction...
- Running out early... 12th September 2007
... liver?
I cannot take Aspirin, NSAIDS, Sulfa drugs, Neurontin , Methocarbomol, and a few other things I can't think...
- Has anyone ever appealed their insurance co. and won ?? 4th September 2007
... following 4 surgeries on my arm). I did not have to try neurontin first. Luckily my insurance covers this medication...
- Lyrica side effects 4th September 2007
... just could not tolerate it. I could not tolerate Neurontin either and I believe them to be similar to eachother...
... know about this and am HOPING he will put me back on Neurontin .
As far as my nerve pain goes, for me, it doesn ... 't seem to work quite as well as the Neurontin does. Neurontin kept the nerve pain to about a 4 ... couple of days at a time. I rarely had flares with the Neurontin .
Are you getting any weird side effects? If so...
- Starting Cymbalta~ Would Love Any Input, Thanks! 31st August 2007
... per day. I was able to go off of 2 anti-d's and my neurontin meds when the doc put me on the Cymbalta. The anti...
- Feedback on condition and meds. 25th August 2007
... Have you ever tried neurontin ? It is like lyrica but cheaper but works the same...
- Personal experience w/Neurontin vs Lyrica 21st August 2007
... I hopped on Queenneeee's thread about Lyrica vs Neurontin , but a question was asked for me, so I started this ... for the record that I was extremely happy with the Neurontin . Was taking a total of 1500mgs daily and it helped ... nerve pain I have.
I started at a low dose with the Neurontin and had some drowsiness and foggy brain problems for ... little problem. I started seeing results from the Neurontin within a couple weeks, and was so thankful for that ... can count it as a bad side effect?
I loved the Neurontin , but I don't think it's wise to tell my PM doctor ... it a try. I'm thinking I'd rather go back to the Neurontin .
Oh- another draw back for me is the cost. I paid ... $10.00 for the Neurontin , and when I picked up my last scrip of Lyrica??? ...
... of line at all...;)
The side effects from the Neurontin started going away after about a week. This was a ... that he will be ok with me switching back to the Neurontin . I have always felt that "if it ain't broken, don ... doing on the Lyrica, especially those who have tried Neurontin in the past....
... Lyrica but didn't do me any good, I personally prefer Neurontin over Lyrica anyday. Also it is so much cheaper....
- Lyrica vs. Neuotin .. please expain ? 21st August 2007
... cheaper meds like Tegratol, Gappapentin, Toppamax, Neurontin etc are all antiseizure meds and have the same potential...
... on Lyrica and although I was pleased with the help Neurontin was giving me, was willing to try it because I don ... of his other patients with the pain better than the Neurontin .
So, we tapered off Neurontin and I'm now on the ...
I personally would have rather stayed with the Neurontin because it did wonders for my nerve pain, but again...
... another neurologist he has talked her into going on Neurontin , she is on 600mg and is upping it to 900mg. She appears ... concerned about starting an additional drug with the Neurontin . She believes no one in the world has the same effects...
... I tried Neurontin for a while and couldn't take the side effects. The...
... do not need as much), and more expensive version of Neurontin . The chemical structure is slightly different, and ... was developed by the company that has the patent on Neurontin , partly because the patent was expiring soon. There...
- Will I be KICKED OUT for Non-Compliance????? 19th August 2007
... new doc wanted me to add two new meds, Celebrex and Neurontin . I told him I had taken the Neurontin before and saw ... and the cost, I didn't get it filled. I filled the Neurontin and started at 3 per day. It made me so drowsy it ... my refills, I didn't ask for the Celebrex, or the Neurontin .
Well for the first time ever, they called me after ... accusatory asked me why I wasn't taking the Celebrex or the Neurontin . I explained that I would like to continue the Neurontin...
... you are not interested in trying other modalities ( neurontin , celebrex, etc) and just want pain pills.
Cymbalta...
- So exhausted,Lyrica,oxycodone? & still in pain! 14th August 2007
... Neurontin , a drug initially created as a seizure med, has been ... for a
few months..:)
Great good luck with the Neurontin . I know people who've been taking it for years with...
- Comments on Lyica please 9th August 2007
... several drugs that are specifically for nerve pain.
Neurontin , Topomax are two of the others that are used for nerve...
- Confused,Scared and Upset 8th August 2007
... 100 mgs of oxycodone a day along with elavil...dc'ed neurontin due to swelling. The neuro told me that the opiates...
- Charlie Horses 1st August 2007
... is also present in the stomach,f i remember right neurontin is also one.i had a heck of a time becasue i normally...
- generic vs name brand meds 31st July 2007
... does.try looking up epilepsy foundation along with neurontin and see if you can find the info i found on this subject...
- started taking Lyrica........ 28th July 2007
... me a severe asthma attack. My doc switched me to Neurontin and it worked great. Lyrica does not have a generic ... but the Neurontin does, Gaberpentin (not sure of spelling). I have...
... after a few days - but it didn't help me as much as neurontin ....
- Advice # 2 ?? 27th July 2007
... iscontinue meds for some reason. Maybe the surgeon saw the Neurontin , and thought that this would be all you would need ... for pain, since the Neurontin is for nerve pain as well. The only problem with...
... Hi: I think the Neurontin decision is good, since the swelling is such an issue ... vision probs since you didn't mention it with the Neurontin ? I actually lost some peripheral vision from that...
- Please Help Me with Pain Management Options post fusion 26th July 2007
... depression but I know it helps with nerve pain, I've tried Neurontin and it didn't work, and lastly good old Vicodin 7...
- Internal Spinal Stimulator 25th July 2007
... tramadol, loracet... the list goes on and on..
With neurontin and celebrex and cymbalta I had severe nausea and...
- New to taking Topamax 25th July 2007
... I have not started taking it yet, I am still on Neurontin . I would be interested in knowing what your symptoms...
... I have not started taking it yet, I am still on Neurontin . I would be interested in knowing what your symptoms...
... in so much pain I took 1 at 10 pm, along with my 2 neurontin . Man I felt bad, almost like my breathing was labored...
... in so much pain I took 1 at 10 pm, along with my 2 neurontin . Man I felt bad, almost like my breathing was labored...
- Rx and non-Rx Options for Pain - Need some advice for upcoming PM Appointment 20th July 2007
... What type of luck have you had with these compared to Neurontin (which did not work for me)?
I've also begun to...
- Rx Cymbalta by my PM doc 16th July 2007
... only thing i see a very slim possibility would be the neurontin with the cymbalta?but who knows.it could be a cumulative...
- Anyone taking Neurontin? 14th July 2007
... Syrinx-
I'm glad you are getting help with the Neurontin . I take it for nerve pain and it works for me too ... with Chrons and has for many, many years. She takes Neurontin and has been taking it for years and still gets results...
... about a fellow pain sufferer who is 80-90% better on Neurontin is cause for celebration in my book!! I was on Neurontin...
... Hi all,
I've been on Neurontin for going on 3 months. At first it did leave me in...
... person. Lyrica did nothing for me. I have been on the Neurontin now for about hmmm 3 weeks. I over did it last weekend ... is a normal thing to experience. Overdoing it, and Neurontin not really working? This morning when I woke up I...
... Hello, I did not have good effects from the neurontin , I was titrated, the lowest dose at one time helped...
... mckenzie stretches, e.t.c. are absolutely useless.
Neurontin is useless!...
- OK guys, the patch isn't a "fit"...help?? 12th July 2007
... a chance? I remember that the side effects of the Neurontin and Depakote went away after a couple weeks. My dcotor...
- Just started Methadone, Any info would be appriciated.... 12th July 2007
... have the sleepyness. I no longer drive. I also take neurontin , dilaudid,prozac, and a couple of other meds. I have...
- Getting Clean even with chronic nerve pain! 5th July 2007
... can tolerate 75 duragesic but with topomax, lyrica, neurontin and trileptal either caused me to pass out, drop my...
- New to this board and have a few questions. 25th June 2007
... understand what is going on in my body.
I have tried neurontin and it was not much help. The LYRICA was working when...
- Help! Meds no longer work and pain is getting worse... 24th June 2007
... for the leg pain. I know in the past I have been on Neurontin , and recently Lyrica, but the lyrica made me feel...
... my foot, and my PM (he's in Woodbridge), put me on Neurontin . It is used a lot for the burning pain. It is an ... Another one used is Lyrica. both are great. I love my neurontin . the buring/electric pain is almost gone. Not sure...
- Pelvic Pain Treatment 20th June 2007
... pain center at a major hospital and they have tried: neurontin , lyrica, trileptal, effexor, and 2 types of steroid...
- Opiates/nerve pain...other meds... 19th June 2007
... narcotics along with Keppra for pain. Keppra is similar to Neurontin , Lyrica, etc. in that it was originally for seizures...
- needle like pain why 19th June 2007
... neuropothy like nerve pain drugs such as Lyrica, Topomax, Neurontin , etc. Also, if it's being caused by a pinched nerve...
- Nerve damaged caused by back fusion 18th June 2007
... care of nerve pain. There are several out there. Neurontin , Lyrica, Topomax. Those are three and there are a...
... DOES help my hip and leg pain....finally...
I tried neurontin and topamax and it did nothing...for me...I know these...
