Posted by Mitch on January 5, 2002, at 14:22:33
In reply to Neurontin 1/2 Life Side Effects Shivering, posted by pat c. on January 5, 2002, at 11:40:49
> Hi.
>
> Has anyone ever experienced shivering because they
> had not taken their next dose of Neurontin within the required 6-8 hrs (after last dose)?
>
> Neurontin's half-Life is 6-8 hrs and my experience is if you don't take the next dosage within that time period, you feel totally crappy -- sick, depressed, etc. Recently, I've been experiencing the chills, shivering, shaking, and acute nervousness. I'm just wondering if it has to do with the Neurontin or the 40mg of Celexa that I've just started to take.
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Pat
I think it is the Celexa. Bang! 40mg to start? No wonder. You probably feel like you are coming down with a flu, right? The Neurontin may have a calming effect that covers that up some. You might ask your doctor about starting off at 20mg instead. Celexa seems to be the SSRI that seems to tweak with your temperature control mechanism the most. I sweat considerably on 5mg 2-8 hrs after taking it.Mitch
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