Posted by JohnX2 on January 21, 2002, at 22:52:12
In reply to Need HELP with Neurontin schedule!!!, posted by MB on January 20, 2002, at 18:21:42
Hi,I just started taking Neurontin againg today
to help me deal with Klonopin withdrawl. It
works really well for me for this purpose, but
I don't prefer it for my mainline mood stabilizer
(I use lamictal with topamax and zyprex add ons).My experience the 1st time was frustrating, until
I figured out that my body wanted the medicine
*exactly* 8 hrs apart. That meant setting my alarm
clock to wake me up EXACTLY 8 hrs apart to take
the medicine. not 9, not 7, 8. If I didn't do a
3 times a day dosing at 8 hrs apart then I would
get start-up and stop side effects of double vision,
foggy thinking, trouble walking straight lines, etc.I think 3x a day dosing is generally the final
dose necessary for Neurontin to maintain a steady
level in the body. Its a toughy because it shoots
through really quickly via the kidneys.Good luck,
John> OK--
> Neurontin is a wonderful drug. Of all the antiepileptics I've tried (Trileptal and Gabitril were the others) this one is the best. It's calming without bad side effects. Here's the only problem: I can't seem to keep my blood levels right. I'm dosing three times a day. After my dose, I don't start to feel better until three hours...then I only feel good for a few hours and then the irritibility/agitation/restless-leg problems come back.
>
> Do I need to be taking it more often? Any advice?
>
> MB
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