Posted by lunesta on October 31, 2005, at 5:34:29
In reply to Re: Gabapentin/Neurontin - depression and anxiety, posted by Simcha on October 31, 2005, at 1:06:37
"The Neurontin prevents Bruxism for me. I don't grind my teeth or bite my tongue at night anymore"
So interesting. I never had bruxism before i was given neurontin. Now I have it permenantly.... My teeth are ruined i have to wear a terrible mouth guard.
It is a risk benefit ratio. if you are older, and plan to stay on it forever like i said, it may be ok, but it can cause osteopenia and kidney stones, gout all these things related to calcium metabolism.
bruxism is related to a gaba-opioidergic-substance p interaction, all involved in the stress response system, hence they say bruxers have stress (which can be biological or mental of course). neurontin hits gaba, opioidergic and substance P, so it is quite a unique drug.
However, it depends on dosage (high is worse), low can be okay.
Do you ever plan to get off? When you do, let me know how it goes, babblemail me.
I would suggest your doctor check for white blood cells in your kidney, a common side effect on neurontin. Thats your proof of immunosupression, kidney damage etc.
Blah! All drugs are risk benefit. Its your choice. Neurontin was a miracle to me to btw. Then i realized, i couldnt get off it or would puke water , anything.
But you know its only approved for shingles pain and seizure add on, so you can always join the class action lawsuit against Pfizer for promoting it to docs off label, or maybe sue separate which many people do.
I wish you the best of luck.
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