Posted by b2chica on March 14, 2013, at 12:04:07
In reply to Re: neurontin for anxiety, posted by joe d on March 14, 2013, at 11:52:24
i use it (gabapentin- $9). have off and on for about 2 years. started with 100mg tablets and that was like taking sugar pills for me. am now at 300mg, but i take anywhere from twice a day to 6+ i try not to take more than 6 or 8 because by then i know i need to take something else to combat. that, that amount just makes me loopy AND anxious.
my rx is for 6xday and i average 4-5 (900-1500mg).
it works great for my low/med anxiety.
but i'm in a rough spot now and it is really not working, not even really touching it.long story short, give it a try but you might really have to play a little with the amount.
i have a friend who can barely tolerate 100mg BID, my amount freaks her out.i think the most i have taken is about 27-3000mg. never helped, felt like i drank tequila shots all night, really out of it. and had TERRIBLE headache next day.
so do becareful with your upper limit.also titrate up slowly.
dont jump from 100mg daily to 1500...you may be throwing up.Best wishes.
b2c"What is madness, but nobility of soul at odds with circumstance.
The day is on Fire, and i know the purity of pure despair."
Theodore Roethke
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