Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 85042

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Neurontin works - What's its action

Posted by pat c. on November 24, 2001, at 13:00:32

Does anybody really know what action Neurontin has on
neurotransmitters?

Neurontin works and I would recommend it for
those suffering from atypical or typical depression.

It seems to be effective against depression/social phobia/panic attacks -- you know, that ugly mix that comes with atypical depression.

Hey, it's not perfect, but nothing is. But I'd put it up against Nardil, anyday.

Pat

Re: Neurontin DOES work for...

Posted by denett on November 24, 2001, at 19:20:19

In reply to Neurontin works - What's its action, posted by pat c. on November 24, 2001, at 13:00:32

>
> Does anybody really know what action Neurontin has on
> neurotransmitters?
>
> Neurontin works and I would recommend it for
> those suffering from atypical or typical depression.
>
> It seems to be effective against depression/social phobia/panic attacks -- you know, that ugly mix that comes with atypical depression.
>
> Hey, it's not perfect, but nothing is. But I'd put it up against Nardil, anyday.
>
> Pat

my husband takes neuontin 1200 mg 2x daily
for diabetic neuopathy..I had no idea it could be used for depression as well, he has major reacurring depression. mmmmmmmmmmm?

Re: Neurontin works - What's its action » pat c.

Posted by Mitch on November 24, 2001, at 22:15:24

In reply to Neurontin works - What's its action, posted by pat c. on November 24, 2001, at 13:00:32

>
> Does anybody really know what action Neurontin has on
> neurotransmitters?
>
> Neurontin works and I would recommend it for
> those suffering from atypical or typical depression.
>
> It seems to be effective against depression/social phobia/panic attacks -- you know, that ugly mix that comes with atypical depression.
>
> Hey, it's not perfect, but nothing is. But I'd put it up against Nardil, anyday.
>
> Pat

Pat,

The latest I heard, it was a selective, voltage-dependent calcium channel blocker in the hippocampus.

Mitch

Re: Neurontin DOES work for... » denett

Posted by pat c. on November 24, 2001, at 22:32:16

In reply to Re: Neurontin DOES work for..., posted by denett on November 24, 2001, at 19:20:19

I take 4800mg/day divided into 1200mg every six hours.

The half-life is 8 hrs, and I really can notice when I miss a dose.

That's the one frustrating thing about Neurontin --- you have to take it periodically all day.

Your husband's depression could be helped if he upped the dosage. I needed to take the max of 4800mg for relief.

I'm not a doctor, so please consult with your physician.

Pat

> > Does anybody really know what action Neurontin has on
> > neurotransmitters?
> >
> > Neurontin works and I would recommend it for
> > those suffering from atypical or typical depression.
> >
> > It seems to be effective against depression/social phobia/panic attacks -- you know, that ugly mix that comes with atypical depression.
> >
> > Hey, it's not perfect, but nothing is. But I'd put it up against Nardil, anyday.
> >
> > Pat
>
> my husband takes neuontin 1200 mg 2x daily
> for diabetic neuopathy..I had no idea it could be used for depression as well, he has major reacurring depression. mmmmmmmmmmm?

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