Posted by Chris M on October 5, 2003, at 23:34:18
In reply to Re: Neurontin as substitute for Klonopin, posted by madge on October 4, 2003, at 16:04:55
It sounds like Neurontin doesn't suit you very well! I have to admit that there have been a few times that I have had the shocks or felt a little dizzy the past few days, and I sort of have this, how can I explain this, surreal feeling that the withdrawal feelings are there somehow. It's almost as if I can feel the Nerontin covering them up. Granted, this could all be in my head, but I haven't had any Klonopin for four days now. I don't know if I am having adverse reaction to the Neurontin or if the fact that my system is in shock because I have removed the substances I was hooked on. I also feel a little fatigued and a little like I am coming down with a cold...not sure, but willing to find out at this point. I am sorry to hear about your experience with Klonopin...I swear, if I had know the risks when the doctor prescribed it, I would never have taken them...it's too painful. After my friend died, I lost control and I inadvertently let the dosage creep to 5mg per day. Turned out to be on a Friday night that I ran out, and I was more than 48 hours without Klonopin...I thought I would die. My teeth hurt, I felt like my nerves were on fire, I thought my eyeballs were going to burst from the pressure, and I started to have muscle movements, like jerks when you are half asleep, only it would be a hand or arm or something...it was the worst experience I have ever had, so I can sympathize. You won a battle that some people will never understand, and you should be proud that you did. It helps to hear from someone on the other side! Thanks. Chris M.
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