Anticonvulsant Forums (Page 25)

I have been taking 100 mg of gabapentin for three weeks for neuropathy and it helped but I am feeling so down and giving mood swings so I want to stop taking it. Can I just stop it without ant problems. I'm taking a capsule so I can't cut it in half. ## After such a short period of time, you usually can, but it would be best to check with your doctor, to be safe. If you are prone to seizures, there is a risk of your experiencing them, according to FDA reports. However, you should be aware that these side effects will usually pass, once your body gets used to the medication, which generally takes about 5 to 6 weeks. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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My Gabapentin intake was increased to 2500mg a day and since then it has increased my libido dramatically. I was just wondering if there is anyone else who has had this side effect? It's not a bad side effect but I was just wondering. ## Some medications do that to some people, in some others it may cause the opposite effect. The FDA lists the other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes. Have you experienced any other issues from taking this higher dose? ## I just got prescribed Gabapentin, 900 mg/day and this is day 5 and I'm still feeling loopy. If you don't mind me asking, why are you on such a high dose? I'm on it for a few nerve damage issues, but have noticed my mood is a bit more upbeat.

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Trying to find help to pay for my meds. I take gabapentin 800 mg three times a day and now they just now put me on a spin down where they won't cover my prescriptions unless I spend $1,600 every 3 months on medical. So I was wondering if there's any programs that you know of you can point me in the right direction? Thank you, bye bye. ## Hi Joyce - sorry to hear about your challenges covering the Gabapentin costs. Truly a sad thing to hear as noone should have to extend themselves financially to pay for a drug that helps them! Well, I imagine that you may have several options. One could be trying out a rx discount card like this one this site offers. It's free to use, and in some cases it can really offer a good savings on prescription refills. Another route would be to try ...

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I've been having epilepsy for 12 years..as im taking valparin chrono 500mg twice morning n night after food... but i get memory loss, pain behind my brain and loss of hearing...pls tell me what to do...? ## know side effects of valparin ## m having epilepsy for 12years..as im intaking valparin chrono500mg twice morning n night after food... but i get memory loss, pain behind brain, loss of hearing...pls help me what to do...? know side effects of valparin ... ## What are the major side effects of valparin chrono. My son is 14 yrs. He is taking the mentioned medicine since nov 2011. Since then he is stable. He was taking levroxa for 2 yrs but was of no use. Then we changed the doc and he changed to valparin. He is getting weight gain, hair loss a little bit and slight itching after b...

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I ran out of my tramadol was wondering if could be take the gabapentin in its place with my methacarbam muscle relaxants ? ## Hello, Slo! How are you? Gabapentin is not an actual analgesic, so it won't work like the Tramadol. As classified by the FDA, it's actually an anticonvulsant that can also help with some types of nerve pain and some mood disorders, but it must be taken for 4 to 6 weeks, before it will reach its full level of efficacy in the body and alleviate pain. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. Tramadol, however, is an opioid analgesic that carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and constipation. Methocarbamol is a muscle r...

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I was without consultation forced to join Cadabam Mental Health in January 2016 by my family. I was forcefully administered tablets there & made to stay for 9 months. I had been given Dicorate Er 250 mg which I am continuosly taking but now I want to stop as it is giving me heart & chest aches, I feel inactive, etc. I have not consulted any Psychotherapist regarding it. My EEG was not taken for epilepsy but I was simply categorized as borderline schezinophernia. So can I stop taking it abruptly or is there a lower mg I can taper off of? Foreign countries have banned its usage above 60mg in a day & that too in very bad cases, otherwise only 10mg per day.

I don't take it everyday but I've been wondering cause I get drug tested and if I take gabapentin, how long will it take to be excreted with me having a bad kidney and liver. ## You should nothing to worry about if it's a legal prescribed drug. ## How long does gabapenten take to leave ur system completely as it showed in my saliva tests but id taken it for a broken arm! Can't risk another positive sample ## I took 900mg of gabapentin by mistake a week ago and I have a urine test this Wensday will I pass this test?

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I have been taking Gabapintin (Neurontin) for fibromyalgia pain. Although it has worked well I have gained close to 35 pounds. Does anyone know of a anti-nerve pain pill that does not cause weight gain. ## There is really no way a doctor or anyone else can know ahead of time how any medication can affect anyone. They can only assume that it will be effective based on medical records, current health, age, what the condition is, whether or not any other medications are being taken at the same time, etc. Any of these factors as well as others can affect how you respond to this drug. Personally, I think if you are able to do so, that a significant change in diet and exercise habits would prove to be effective. From what I can tell, the medication you are taking may cause cravings and/or pro...

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taking Gaba nuron Sr-600 for last one and half months. OD. What is side effect of taking it for a longer period? ## Gabaneuron contains Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin, it is commonly used to treat certain types of nerve pain. The normal side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and dizziness. Learn more: How long has your doctor advised you to use it for? ## Doctor has advised for another one month. I was suffering from Prolapsed Disc Inverson problem. Now I am finding great relief. ## Is it harmful to take 2 tablets daily of gabaneuron 300 daily for years

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Would keppra for epilepsy show up on a urine drug test? My partner has only been diagnosed with Epilepsy but had to do a urine drug test for a job and it came back positive for benzos, THC and Cocaine. ## Does keppra show up on urine tests? I don't want it to show up on my employment urine test.

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I'm trying to identify a pill that is white, oblong/oval in shape, with 204 imprinted on one side (blank on the other side). This pill is not scored. ## I found a pill with 204 on it and it's white. It's Gabapentin 800 mg. Gabapentin is for the treatment of epilepsy, and currently, gabapentin is widely used to relieve pain, especially neuropathic pain. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Thanks Crystal - I suspected that's what it was so I appreciate your response!! ## If it's got ip 204, it's a Percocet 10mg, not no Gabapentin or Sudafed. Please be very careful if you don't get em from a Dr or pharmacy. Don't play Russian roulette.

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I am taking Zenoxa 450mg two times a day for the last four month. Now joint pains have started in all body. Whether it is a side effect of the medicines. Test of uric acid and RA factor is normal and negative. ## Zenoxa contains the active ingredient Oxcarbazepine. Oxcarbazepine causes dizziness, drowsiness, blurred or double vision, fatigue and may cause headaches, nausea, and vomiting. There is also evidence of difficulty in concentration and mental sluggishness. Some of these side effects (such as headache) are more pronounced shortly after a dose is taken and tend to fade with the passage of time (generally 60 to 90 minutes). Other side effects include stomach pain; tremor; rash; diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite; and dry mouth. Skin sensitivity to sunlight also may increas...

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I've had surgery and pain block injections for damage to nerves in my lower spine from a 'spur' - neither helped. Been on painkillers daily for 35 yrs, tried everything and now at best left with 80% pain. Had 100mcg fentanyl patches and their effect lessened so now I'm on 62.5 mcg fentanyl + 3x 300 mg gabapentin + 3x 50 mg tramadol combined daily. Still in agony. Any suggestions to help me please? What is the maximum mcg strength of combined fentanyl patches that can be used together every 72 hours? Thanks.

I am 37 yr old female, and have been having severe headaches since I was about 22-23yrs old. The drs have tried sevral different medications, and while some seem to work for a bit, and others not at all. I am tired of having these bad migrains as it interupts my daily activities. I have had a migraine that lasted just about 3 days, couldnt figure out what was wrong and why am I getting them so much. I finally saw a dr that i was very comfortable with, and she first tried me on firocet, had the generic version, and was ok at first but started to get worse. I was told to take those1 every four (4) hours as needed. sadly it came to the point where I needed to take every four hours. So I called my dr back, and she is trying me on this medication, 25mg twice a day for one week and then up it...

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I have been on vimpat, 150 mg twice per day since October and felt like a zombie and always tired. My doc recently reduced vimpat to 100 mg twice per day. I felt better and seem to over due my activities because today I woke up totally exhausted and slept all day. Has anyone felt totally exhausted when reducing vimpat? If yes, how long does it last? ## Yes, that can be a normal withdrawal effect, when you stop a medication, or lower your dosage. You may also experience nausea, fever, chills, and pain. It may take several weeks for things to balance back out, if they don't, then you should consult your doctor. Is this the only medication you are currently taking? ## Yes, I am only on vimpat. For 15 years I was misdiagnosed as having MS and 6 months ago, after being hospitalised in an...

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I was prescribed gabapentin for nerve pain and my ankle feet and legs swelled really badly I changed to pregabalin but they are still swollen is this a side effect of the medication or could it be something else ## I was prescribed Gabapentin 3 x daily 300mg for severe right leg pain after back surgery. This is the worst drug ever! I had extreme shortness of breath and reported it to the FDA and my doctor. ## No - it is totally the affect of the medicine . I could write you a book on how bad the side effects of those drugs are. Gabapentin was invented yrs ago for epilepsy ! Have had a seizure problem lately ? I am very ANGERY that these drugs are being used for everything! Propping your feet up at nite on a soft incline pillow could actually help. Not having any weight on your legs but ...

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Hi. I have a close friend that is prescribed these. She has had additiction issues in the past. She's prone to epileptic seizures... She is prescribed Lamictal for this. She explains to me that the AN 415 Orange pill is also prescribed to her. What would the effect be if she took too many, like say 8 to 12 or 15? Bottom,line... Would or could these used to get a high? If so... What would that "high" be like, what characteristics would I feel if I did this. Thanks ## This medication is actually most commonly used to treat drug addiction. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. As to how it makes you feel, I cannot say, since I have never taken it. Can anyone tha...

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Been taking topamax for 2 months now at 25 mg and just increased to 50 mg. Have been doing ok. It has helped with pain in my leg and my had. My headache is gone plus lost 8 pounds. So some good effects. But diahrea is here and this tingling is bad. Plus I here so many bad things and I get scared and think maybe I should stop. What do you quys think. ## What tingling are you experiencing? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes.

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I HAVE NEUROPATHY. I HAVE SEVER BURNING IN MT FEET AND SOMETIMES HANDS, I HAVE THE TINGLING ALSO IN BOTH. MY DOCTOR HAS ME ON GABA 600MGS 3 TIMES A DAY BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE HLPING WITH THE BURNING. COULD YOU PLEASR TELL ME IF THIS WOULD WORK. ## Hello, Terri! How are you? I am very sorry about the problem that you're having. Has your doctor prescribed this? It is just various medications compounded into a cream to be used topically, but most of them have not ever been proven to be effective topically. And since you are already taking oral Gabapentin, you would need to check with your doctor before using this, since it also contains it. How long have you been taking it? It is not an actual analgesic, so it will take 4 to 6 weeks to reach its full level of efficacy in your bo...

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Hi, I've been on Gabapentin for about a year for back pain (I have DDD and arthritis in spine and back) I'm taking five pills a day...600mg each. I've recently been told by (family and friends) that this is a dangerous amount I'm on and they're worried. I do have a doctor appointment scheduled but my doctor left the practice and I'm having to start over with a new one. My previous dr NEVER discussed anything about this drug. She kept telling me to up the dosage until my back felt better. Well, my back pain has all but disappeared. I'm hearing so many bad things about this med and I'm actually thinking this med might be contributing to my career struggle. I write for a living, and coincidentally around the time I started this medication I began having trou...

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