Posted by Ron Hill on July 30, 2002, at 9:37:57
In reply to Re: Hey, me too! » Ron Hill, posted by Ritch on July 29, 2002, at 22:04:12
Mitch,
> ...that's when I flipped from Neurontin back to Depakote.
What prompted you to desire this change? Was the Neurontin causing some cognitive blunting and/or forgetfulness? What other side effects did you experience with Neurontin? The reason I ask is that for a couple of years I've been trying to decide whether or not to give gabapentin a trial as an add-on to my 600 mg/day Lithobid.
The supposed benign side effects profile of gabapentin is attractive to me because I am hypersensitive to medication side effects. Also it is purported to reduce irritability and, although the SAM-e rage thing disappeared shortly after discontinuation of the substance, I have always had some irritable mood problems associated with my BP II disorder.
I liked Lamictal when I tried it years ago, (but the rash side effect was intolerable). Therefore, I think my brain chemistry would benefit from an AED add-on if I could find one with tolerable side effects.
How long did you take gabapentin? Thanks much for you time, Mitch.
-- Ron
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