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i had to get off lithium from one day after 27 years because my kidneys were starting to get affected. i have now developed a tingling in my head so i did not start taking another medicine like daepakote for my bipolar. i saw a neurologist today and she told me to start taking neurontin because she feels it would take away this tingling but she said no side effects. i am seeing my psychiatrist Wed. so i am thinking of waiting to take it and check with her first. what does everyone thing?

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The first piece of advice I'd like to give you is to never let a doctor get away with telling you that any medication has no side effects. It is simply not true!

They all carry the risk of causing side effects, even over the counter products. In her experience, it may not seem to cause problematic ones in as many people as some other medications do, but the potential is still always there.

Neurontin is an anticonvulsant that has also been shown to help with some mood disorders and certain types of nerve pain, thus it works on brain chemicals.

So, it may still cause side effects, such as nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and dry mouth.

You can learn more Neurontin details here.

The link I've included will provide you with other possible side effect information and details on the medication.

The tingling is a normal withdrawal symptom that can occur if you stop medications like this abruptly and normally, it will go away on its own, but it can take a month or more for you body to readjust on its own and for it to wear off.

Are there any other questions I can help with?

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