Posted by cecilia on October 19, 2006, at 22:27:32
In reply to Re: Neurontin. » willyee, posted by Crazy Horse on October 19, 2006, at 11:17:41
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> Neurontin will soon become obsolete because Lyrica is simply a new, more potent, improved version of Neurontin. Why bother with Tylenol when you can take Extra Strength Tylenol? Prescriptions for neurontin are dwindling quickly in favor of the much better drug Lyrica. These are simply the facts!
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> -MonteExtra strength tylenol is exactly the same as regular, just a larger dose, (500 mg vs. 325) so selling the extra strength is just a marketing gimmick, you could just as easily take 3 regular vs 2 extra strength, IF you need that much, the more you take the greater chance of liver damage. As for Lyrica, it is a slightly different formulation from Neurontin, possibly greater effectiveness due to better brain penetration according to my doctor but definitely more risk of side effects, weight gain and the one that has scared me off from trying it so far, eye problems. Cecilia
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