Posted by Keith Baldwin on March 25, 2001, at 2:59:28
In reply to Re: Neurontin (gabapentin) - side effects?, posted by Elaine on March 27, 1999, at 14:00:02
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> > What I've learned the hard way is that neorontin depresses me very badly if I get the dose above a certain leval, at a lower dose it seemed to help a little but above 1800mg I became severely depressed both times we broufgt the dose up, it seems I just can't win. George
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> George - Have you tried a combination of meds? A lower level of gabapentin as a mood stabilizer (if that's what you take it for) plus a more specific drug for your problem (anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, etc). Or the higher dose of gabapentin if you need it, plus an anti-depressant to offset the depressive side effect? You CAN win, but it can take a lot of trial and error with dosages and combinations of meds to find what works with your body chemistry. Do you really need gabapentin in particular? How about other drugs that do the same thing (mood stabilizer, anti-seizure, etc. - whatever your condition)?I have taken tramadol for pain and paroxetine (Seroxat)for depression for a year now and no real problems with side effects. On 24/3/01 I began to take neurotin (gabapentin) as well (for pain relief)and am building up now to the prescribed 1200mg a day. We'll see what happens - I'll keep you all posted as I intend to keep a detailed diary.
KB
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