Gabapentin Forums (Page 21)

I took gabapentin for about a month, 300mg 3 or 4 times a day, i have stopped taking it, cold turkey, and its been a week, only withdrawl i have is dizziness/ fuzzy vision during the day, no other withdrawl symptoms anymore. ## Hi Ryan, I appreciate you sharing your feedback on Gabapentin, as from what I've seen around the forum, many patients do tend to experience at least some amount of withdrawal upon going cold turkey... Often times with worse symptoms than what you described. However your case goes to show that not everyone is affected by this drug in the same way. With that said, I'd be curious to know whether each dose of Gabapentin is cumulative in the body? ## I've had 3 operations over the last 18 months due to diverticulitis and now after the first opp had issues ...

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I take 800 mg 3x a day of Gabapentin for my diabetic neuropathy. Pain management is considering raising it to 900 mg 3x a day. In the past 3 months I have gained 26 lbs. My feet are also still burning and prickly. What is the highest dose I can be prescribed and could this be causing some of my weight gain? ## The highest dose a person can get prescribed is 2800mg.It's one awful drug to come off.I was on pregabalin and gabapentin for nearly 10yrs.The withdrawls are terrible x ## Thank you for the heads up. I will talk to my doctor about coming off now. ## Hi Monica, Just wanted to add that in response to your last question about weight gain, NIH.gov does list what they describe as "rapid weight gain" on gabapentin's list of side effects here: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealt...

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Hi are pre gabs gabapentin?? In my area opiate addicts have been dying as the gear is cut with pre gab. Is pre gab gabapentin? Thanks ## No, they are not the same, but they are related. You're actually talking about 2 different medications here, Gabapentin and Pregabalin. The FDA classifies them both as anticonvulsants that are also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. The typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have severe restless feet. I take mirapex at night. I've started having severe restlessness in the morning now. I've been given gabapentin 100 mg during the day. It makes me tired and feel strange. I have taken a small dose of narco 2x a day and it works great. I've ran out now my feet are acting up again which makes life and travel miserable. Dr will not continue with narco even tho it works. Don't know what to do. Been dealing with this for over 20 years. Any advice? ## Hello, Lori! How are you? What symptoms do you experience that you describe as feeling strange? Can you please be more specific? Gabapentin is actually an anticonvulsant that can also help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, d...

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I take gabapentin 100mg several times a day for anxiety. I also take 6 milligrams of Xanax and 90 milligrams of adderall. Is it safe to be taking these medications together? ## Hello, David! How are you? I didn't find any dangerous interactions or problems listed, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. The FDA classifies Gabapentin as an anticonvulsant that can also be used to treat certain types of nerve pain, mood swings and some anxiety disorders. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have real bad back an neck pain i have tried all meds nothing seem to work am musle spams i do alot of lifting i work 7days a week my right arm get numbs an hurting all the time i have had to go to the er a couple of times an they say its muslce skelton pain but my right arm is what geta me so can someone help ## Hello, Crystal! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in so much pain. What medications have you tried? You may do better with something such as Gabapentin. The FDA classifies it as an anticonvulsant that is also approved to help treat certain types of nerve pain. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

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Is toprimate and gabapentin in the same category ## Hello, Christa! How are you? Yes, they are both classified by the FDA as anticonvulsants, though the Topiramate usually treats more types of seizures than the Gabapentin and the latter is also more commonly used to treat certain types of nerve pain and mood disorders. Typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. Has one of them been prescribed for you?

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Hello, I was given gabapentin for unknown nerve disorder. I get shocks all through my body which are very painful. I have many other problems also. Anyway this is my 1st time I took it and it was 300mg. My head feel likes it weighs 500 lbs and I feel like I am heavily drugged and not with it. It is also causing pain on the scar on my head (another story lol ) and my neck. My question is would you keep taking it. They want me to add another pill tomorrow and another (3 total) the next day. I'm thinking I need to just get off them. It didn't really help the zaps too. I would appreciate any feed back ..TY ## Hello, Jmade123! How are you? That's not a normal side effect for Gabapentin, the FDA lists them as typically including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight ...

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Ive been on this med for months now for migraines,after taking it for awhile ive noticed my anxiety went to an all time low,but,I was prescribed 300 2x a day..well ive taken alot more,its been 3 almost 4 days and im spazing without them..ive made a dr appointment to let my dr know ive taken alot more prescribed and idk what to expect...im nervous of what he will say..any others that have delt with this? ## Hello, Tammy! How are you doing? Telling your doctor is the best thing to do. Gabapentin is actually classified by the FDA as an anticonvulsant that is also used to help with certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders, that's likely why it alleviated your anxiety. Although it is not an opiate, it has been known to be abused, in some cases. Its typical side effects may pos...

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I have hot flashes and i have just been prescrbed gabapetin 300mg. Anybody elsr? ## I've been on it for about a year now and I have gotten hit flashes but been thinking it's early menopause. I'm 43. I NEVER put two and two together. I've also been allergic to dogs for instance. I had dogs alllll my life. I wonder if that has anything to do with it? Another thing. I've always had sleep problems. Had a sleep study and I have restless leg syndrome. I used t o be lucky if I got 4 hours in one piece or 5 hours in a 12 hour period. Now I can and do fall asleep at all times. Especially after dinner. I'm ALWAYS tired and none motivated. Anybody else have these symptoms? ## Yes. I am having hot flashes with this med and never did when I went through change of life also we...

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I have been prescribed gabatentine for back and neck pain. I am being drug tested once a week with a zero tolerance for any narcotics in my system. Will this medication show up on a 10 panel drug urinalysis drug screen ## Gabapentin is not a narcotic of any type, it is actually an anticonvulsant that has been shown to help with certain types of nerve pain. Thus, it should not show up as anything and it has also not been known to cause false positives. Learn more Gabapentin details here. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I am on Gabapentin and Ibuprofen for knee pain and my hair folicule test came back positive for benzo's and cocaine and I haven't used any narcotics in 7 months, so I would not take the gabapentin if I was you! ## My neurontin show a an opiate on sali...

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this is a small white capsule with 137 printed on each side. The numbers are printed in black. ## Hello, Brooke! How are you? This capsule is manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 100mgs of Gabapentin. The FDA classifies this medication as an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat some mood disorders and certain types of nerve pain. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Have lower back pain and was given 800mg Gabapentin to be taken 1/2 tablet 3 times a day. Only took 1/2 pill at bedtime, off and on for only a few months. My doctor moved and was given a different doctor who said my 200mg Zoloft a day wasn't working anymore so I should take a 800mg Gaba pill at night, he tapered me off the Zoloft by reducing 50mg every two weeks. I have been off Zoloft for a week and started wellbutin 75mg one in the morning and one at night. Note: I haven't taken the Gaba for 2 days and have noticed I am having anxiety, ring in ears, depression, crying at the drop of a hat, irritability, nausea, loss of appetite, insomnia, feeling like I;m going crazy. I believe these symptoms are from the Gaba what can I do to light theses symptoms? ## Hello, Gwen! How are you...

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1 week in taking 3 x 300 Gabapentin daily for Neuro pain I have the most awful sore throat and cough can this be related? ## FYI I'm taking garbapentin 300mg liquid because I couldn't swallow those huge pills so I ask may PM doctor for the liquid trust me its very nasty to taste but it works within 5 mins,so ask your doctor for the liquid OK I hope this helps! ## Hey ask your doctor for the liquid garbapentin it really works faster then the pill I Hope this helps! Good luck

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gabapentin in a red capsule looks somewhat like a Keflex and also Neurontin in a yellow capsule enscribed Neurontin 300 I need the active ingredients ## Gabapentin is the active ingredient, it is the generic for Neurontin. ## I have taken gabapentin for about 18 or 20 months now. I took the orange capsule. When my pharmacist refilled it this time the yellow capsule was substituted. Two days after beginning the yellow capsule the muscles in my legs started hurting as they were doing before I started taking the medication. The neuropathy is causing my legs and feet to hurt. Long story short - the orange capsule worked, but the yellow has caused my old symptoms to return. My pharmicist with whom I talked was flippant and was not interested in helping me at all. ## Can I find an alternative...

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in2007 i was in horrible anxiety i would pace for hours a doctor gave me cymbalta i d stop pacing but still with anxiety.the causes are my mothers health. failures in life. a neighbor who drove a extremely loud motorcycle around his yard for hours.They also mowed early in the day and have aloud truck constantly waking me up. Mental problems run on my mothers side of the family my father was the opposite he was the strongest person ive ever known ,the only thing he feared was getting cancer. Guess what he died of. My mother had been taking gabopentin desperate i tried one and it calmed me down completly ive tried many drugs and nothing has come close. Later my mother was in the nursing home with parkinsons and i was in danger of loosing money and my house there was gabopentin left i star...

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I haven't taken gabapentin, it made me ridiculously tired when I was prescribed it back in December so I stopped it. Recently I tested positive for gabapentin and can't figure out why...i take lexapro, lamictal, imitrex, maxalt, suboxone, melatonin, benadryl as needed, ibuprofen as needed and I've had a sinus infection so I was taking otc cold and sinus medicines, one was a daytime formula, a nighttime and decongestant. ..Please tell me what's causing this ## I am on methadone and tested positive for the gabapentin and I know I did not take it. So I feel that I am almost in the same situation as you. Have you found anything out about your results or why it would happen??

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6 months ago my psychiatrist prescribed 600mg of Gabapentin, to be taken at bedtime, for bipolar disorder, nerve pain and sleep disruption. For months I have been dizzy, lethargic and unable to focus. Since Gabapentin has a half-life of 5-7 hours, could it be that the single daily dose has me in a constant state of withdrawal? I had to miss 3 appointments with my shrink because of back problems and managed to fall through a bureaucratic Medicare crack - the hospital I was seeing him through will no longer accept me as a patient so I am out of luck re asking for help with this medication. Thanks! ## Hello, Curtiosity! How are you? No, only one a day of a medications that isn't a narcotic and is non-habit forming shouldn't cause withdrawals. Gabapentin is classified by the FDA as ...

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On Gabapentin for 2 months. Started at 900 mgs (3 doses 3xs/day) for anxiety after getting off Vicoden. Went down to 600/day after 1 week, then 400 3 weeks later. Having severe burning all over body, really horrific. Has anyone else experienced this? And, how much longer should I expect to ween off the 400? Went to dr about burning and he said I needed to increase dosage but I am fearful since I'm down to 400. The burning is the worse at night, unbearable. Have ordered magnesium taurate since others have indicated this will help with withdrawal? ## Hello, Bobby! How are you? If you withdrawal too rapidly from a medication, it can cause a rebound effect of the conditions it is actually intended to relieve, while you're taking. Gabapentin is known to help with nerve pain, thus you...

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I was off Gabapentin for many, many months and gradually went DOWNHILL with depression and anxiety. I finally went back on it yesterday and I actually feel "normal"! Well, normal for me. I do believe it's a miracle drug! I'm more grateful than I can say! ## Yes it's a miracle med that really works on my feet and legs the electrical pains disappear in about five mins after i take it and unfortunate thsts all it helps and just for taking that pain away it's a blessing,oh I forgot to mention i take the liquid because the pills are to big i can't swallow them and its NASTY ## Thank you both for the feedback on Gabapentin. I find it interesting to see so many mixed reviews on medications like Gabapentin, where some patients find it to be a great treatment option, ...

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