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Just started Gabapentin and going well so far

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lukki
lukki

Hi everyone, thought I'd pop in and see how people are going with Gabapentin.  My neuro first gave me Lyrica which was dreadful and made me feel like a zombie. Now on Gabapentin and doing well (but its only the first week). Any info on how anyone else is coping with it gratefully received smile

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  • gary92877
    gary92877 lukki

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    I have been on Gabapentin for 3 years now,increasing dosage fro900 mg per day to 5600 mg per day. This is all due to exposure to Agent Orange. No problems but I am pretty tired by the end of the day.
    • george_56036
      george_56036 gary92877

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      One of the unfortunate side effects of gabapentin is drowsiness. I've never heard of a patient at that high a dosage. They usually top people outvatcaround 3200 to 3600 mg and call it a day. Then you get steroid packs or something else to help. Sorry about the Agent Orqnge situation. But like I said at THAT high a dosage I'm surprised you're not sleeping all day.

    • gary92877
      gary92877 george_56036

      Posted

      I guess my body has adjusted to it. My concern is what happens next year? This may not be my worse problem as I now need to go to Hematogist to look at my blood. Already thyroid cancer survivor.All due to exposure to AO. Served my country (drafted) and this is what I received
    • george_56036
      george_56036 gary92877

      Posted

      Life is not fair. Bit it's life and I guess we all just have to keep plodding along. My back surgery has been iffy in terms of what I got out of it so far. If it doesn't work they can saw the right leg off because I'm not going to tolerate that kind of pain if it comes back. Bottom line.

  • JohnAk
    JohnAk lukki

    Posted

    I have been on gab for 2 years they are very good for nerve pain. My pains are in lumbar area and groins.You have to wait a while for them to get on your system. I am on 900 mg 3x a day hope this helps
    • gary92877
      gary92877 JohnAk

      Posted

      I am going to another Neurologist to get a second opinion to see if High does of Gabapentin is right for me. I currently take 800 mg 6-7 times a day.
  • george_56036
    george_56036 lukki

    Posted

    Going great for me. 900mg no side effects and no leg pain.
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