Neurontin - a kind, gentle med

Posted by Krazy Kat on September 12, 2001, at 20:20:24

In reply to Re: starting neurontin, posted by fluffykitty on September 12, 2001, at 12:22:19

So, it's Neurontin instead of Depakote. Much easier to manage in my opinion.
I agree 100% with Wendy, and love her post.
I was taking 2400 to 3000 mg/day until I switched to Depakote. My understanding is 600 mg has about a 4 hour half-life.
FME (From My Experience):
-Calming
-Not sedating (is for some folks)
-I could tell a difference if I missed a dose - was more "jittery".
-It didn't really help me on its own, but rather as an adjunct for Topamax. But many time people here have stood by its efficacy on its own.
-I didn't experience any side effects.

I stopped Neurontin and added Depakote to Prozac/Topamax recently because I was rapid cycling and hit a major depression. I don't know if it's not as strong as something like "Depakote" - I know the side effect profile is lower, so I think it's great that you're starting with that.
Good luck.
- K.

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starting neurontin sar 9/12/01
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