Search results for query: gabapentin

  1. vision blue

    Anyone have good - or bad - expereince with gabapentin?

    Note first: please feel free to take the poll even if you have never tried gabapentin (or have but dont' have a comment)> I have used a cream form of gapapentin but I suspect oral would be the same (if i could tolerate), so curious to hear about others experience. I found mine to be very...
  2. stefanosstef

    Poll: Have you been helped from gabapentin or pregabalin?

    My psychiatrist really insists that gabapentin will help me with neuroinflammation symptoms.Honestly he seems stubborn about it.I've got zero benefits, tried it for a couple of months at 600mg + 1200mg, he said it needs more time initially (after 20-30 days that we talked), then he said to up...
  3. YippeeKi YOW !!

    Neurontin, Lyrica and generic versions gabapentin and pregabalin have been cited by FDA as being involved in breathing problems

    Neurontin, Lyrica and generic versions gabapentin and pregabalin have been cited by FDA as being involved in breathing problems, especially in conjunction with other medications that also cause respiratory issues, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and some herbal...
  4. xrayspex

    gabapentin, pain, teeth and calcium channels

    Hi--I have taken a minute dose of gabapentin a few times for a few months during flares. It usually helped at first and then became weird for brain and less helpful for pain etc. I recently took it again for a couple weeks after bashing head accidentally and flaring up pain in neck and head etc...
  5. Countrygirl

    Warning: taking cough medication with gabapentin resulted in man's death

    I have just read this very sad post on FB about a young man who died because he took over-the counter cough medicine when on Gabpentin, a medication many of us take. I had no idea that this combination could be fatal, so I think we would all be advised to read the following and be aware of the...
  6. F

    Gabapentin taper

    My daughter was started on Gabapentin 300 mg before bed for insomnia. She had been using Trazadone successfully until we had to stop it due to potential QTc interval lengthening with her Lyme meds. She commented that the Gabapentin was the best treatment we had tried for insomnia. However...
  7. L

    Gabapentin

    My rheumatologist prescribed gabapentin for my CFS pain. Around 100 mg. Has anyone else here taken it and if so has it helped?
  8. 62milestogojoe

    Sleep: mirtazapine vs gabapentin

    ...take 5-HTP and l-theanine (serotonin precursors) and 500mg of Mg 1 hour before bed and did the same last night when I dosed 500mg of gabapentin and did not take mirth-as-a pea (mirtazapine). Quick reflection on sleep quality: more 'knocked out on gaba with less dreaming. Negatives are I had...
  9. sharks

    Gabapentin and Famvir

    Has anyone taken this combination? I'm hoping this will help me sleep and I can kick this virus!
  10. hellytheelephant

    Anyone had good results from Lyrica without terrible side effects..?

    I was prescribed Lyrica a week ago as my pain was just out of control ( I have been in crash for the last 6 weeks). I am a chronic pain sufferer in addition to ME/fibro pain, and it is moderate- severe. The pain is has greatly reduced in the last day and I was able to get out of bed without...
  11. Sallyagerharris

    Pregablin / Gabapentin masking symptoms

    I've recently been put on Gabapentin / pregablin. I had a bad reaction first of all but it seems to be settling down. I'm not totally convinced as yet whether it's right for me as I have this background of nausea and pain. My concern is that I think it's masking the symptoms which is...
  12. D

    "Gabapentin (Neurontin) for ME" (April 13) by cfssufferer

    https://livingwithchronicfatiguesyndrome.wordpress.com/2016/04/13/gabapentin-neurontin-for-me/ He gives information on what some ME/CFS experts have said, some research evidence (from fibromyalgia) and his own experiences
  13. B

    The Effect of a Novel form of Extended-Release Gabapentin on Pain and Sleep in Fibromyalgia Subjects

    The Effect of a Novel form of Extended-Release Gabapentin on Pain and Sleep in Fibromyalgia Subjects: An Open-Label Pilot Study North, J. M., Hong, K.-s. J. and Rauck, R. L. Pain Practice. 2015 Article first published online: 8 JUN 2015 doi: 10.1111/papr.12319...
  14. P

    Why is gabapentin+klonopin effective for sleep apnea, central apneas?

    by the way why is gabapentin+klonopin effective for sleep apnea like central apneas and PLMD while one alone isn't effective? I also take both with the asv+oxygen. I guess that klonopin reduces the centrals and PLMD while gabapentin increases slow wave stage 3/4 sleep. I've tried other...
  15. B

    Failed valium taper also on gabapentin(Neurontin)

    ...on my chest and Tinnitus. They were constant and did not go away. I held for one month but still had these symptoms. I am also on 300mg gabapentin(Neuronton) and 50mg Trazodone. My doctor had me go up to 25mg Valium. My symptoms are almost gone except for the Tinnitus. I belong to another...
  16. B

    Tapering off Gabapentin

    Hello I am trying to get advice for how to taper off of 300mg of gabapentin. I have taken 300mg a night for 4 months. I am also currently taking 18mg of Valium a day. I want to taper off the gabapentin so I do not get bad withdrawal symptoms. I would appreciate some advice. Or maybe someone can...
  17. C

    Gabapentin Question

    I had a strange experience with Gabapentin the last couple of nights and would like to hear any comments or feedback from those who have taken it about what might have happened. I've been taking Clonazepam (.5mg) and Doxepin liquid (3.25mg) for several months and my doctor gave me a Rx for...
  18. *GG*

    Gabapentin pills vs Gabapentin in cream, looking for feedback!

    If anyone has tried these form of drugs compounded in a cream form? If so do they work? And also if any side effects with these drugs that are turned into creams like when taken orally? GG PS Posting this for a friend.
  19. P

    Gaba\Lyrica\Gabapentin

    Hello Has anyone have experience with the following: Gaba Lyrica \ Pregabalin Gabapentin - Fanatrex\Gabarone\ Neogab \Gralise \Neurontin \Nupentin usage and dosages? and especially if you noticed any effects regarding muscle tone \ tension and pain. thanks!
  20. xrayspex

    gabapentin/neurontin question

    ...pain. I see that can be a side effect of topamax, parasthesia, and neurotin supposed to treat that not cause it, but i didnt have before gabapentin and every time i stopped taking it it went away, now that I am taking it regularly the parasethesia is daily, notice in morning and when lying...
  21. Z

    Do you experience drowsiness after taking Gabapentin?

    My doctor prescribed 300mg of Gabapentin twice a day and the first morning dose I took just knocked me out completely. I resorted to half the dose and they make me very drowsy. Would like to hear from those of you who have been on Gabapentin for a while if they have this effect initially. I am...
  22. C

    Having a grotty time due to gabapentin withdrawal

    I was put on gabapentin/Neurontin a few months ago to see if it would help with neuropathic pain, plus it helps with sleep and even with ME symptoms in general for some people. We ramped the dose up to 3000mg, realised that it wasn't doing much for me and that it wasn't worth the side-effects...