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Posted by Greg Grandiose on May 29, 1999, at 0:25:17
I am a 31-year old male who was just diagnosed as being Bipolar II (Hypomaniac) and my shrink has got me on Gabapentin (brandname Neurontin).
Is anybody out there on this stuff and what do you think?
Posted by Elaine on May 30, 1999, at 1:05:30
In reply to Bipolar II asks feedback on Gabapentin (Neurontin), posted by Greg Grandiose on May 29, 1999, at 0:25:17
I am atypical bipolar. I am on lithium and a low dose of Neurontin (was 300mg per day, now 600). It is the latest, or one of the latest, in a series of anti-convulsants that is used for bipolar. I'm afraid I'm not on a high enough dosage to be able to say how it works by itself, but the advantage of Neurontin is in the ease of taking (can be taken without food) and minimal side effects (usually tiredness or drowsiness at first). My regular doctor told me Neurontin quiets the nerve endings. Anyway, I'm sorry I wasn't of much help, but I hope the Neurontin works for you, because I would rather take it than lithium because of the stomach upset I get if I don't eat enough before I take the lithium.
Posted by Cynthia on May 31, 1999, at 22:47:02
In reply to Re: Bipolar II asks feedback on Gabapentin (Neurontin), posted by Elaine on May 30, 1999, at 1:05:30
Elaine,
I used to feel sick about 5 times a week and vomit about once a week when I took lithium, then I started taking Gingerroot from a health food store with the lithium. No more upset stomach. Give it a try.
Posted by Ellen on July 27, 1999, at 8:45:26
In reply to Bipolar II asks feedback on Gabapentin (Neurontin), posted by Greg Grandiose on May 29, 1999, at 0:25:17
>Greg,
I am bipolar, and my doc put me on Neurotin about 2 months ago. I am now on 3000mg. As the dose increases I feel better. I am also on topomax and take Klonopin on an as needed basis. I struggle with very high anxiety and agitation so the neuronton seems to be doing the job. But, everybody is individual. I did alot of research on the drug prior to going on it and chose it becasue of the anti-anxiety components and the low side effects. Hopefully it will work for you as well. Good luck. Ellen
Posted by bridget on April 21, 2000, at 14:16:01
In reply to Bipolar II asks feedback on Gabapentin (Neurontin), posted by Greg Grandiose on May 29, 1999, at 0:25:17
> I am a 31-year old male who was just diagnosed as being Bipolar II (Hypomaniac) and my shrink has got me on Gabapentin (brandname Neurontin).
>
> Is anybody out there on this stuff and what do you think?i am a 40 year old female and i have just been put on neuronton and so far the only side effect i have had is fatigue. i am talking it for bipolar, check with nami also, they have more info on it.
Posted by Sean on April 21, 2000, at 17:34:47
In reply to Re: Bipolar II asks feedback on Gabapentin (Neurontin), posted by bridget on April 21, 2000, at 14:29:50
> > I am a 31-year old male who was just diagnosed as being Bipolar II (Hypomaniac) and my shrink has got me on Gabapentin (brandname Neurontin).
> >
> > Is anybody out there on this stuff and what do you think?
>
> i am looking for info on neuronton also. i am finding it to make me real sleepy. i tried taking it at night but i was restless and when i talke it in the morning i am sleepy. i am also on zyprexa and restoril. does anyone out there know where i can find some more information on this?How long have you been taking it? I was sleepy for
the first month (clumsy too) but I stuck with it.
I ended up needing an antidepressant at the same
time, but now I can acutally take antidepressants
whereas before it was just too intense.The alternatives are lamotrigine, valproate, and
maybe some of the other anticonvulsants. It is
tough to treat this stuff and I'm not sure what
the answer is. Tried lithium?
Posted by FP on April 22, 2000, at 23:35:42
In reply to Re: Bipolar II asks feedback on Gabapentin (Neurontin), posted by bridget on April 21, 2000, at 14:16:01
> > I am a 31-year old male who was just diagnosed as being Bipolar II (Hypomaniac) and my shrink has got me on Gabapentin (brandname Neurontin).
> >
> > Is anybody out there on this stuff and what do you think?
>
I've been on it for about 6 weeks. No side effects that I can think of - except my moodswings are a lot less than they used to be.
Looks like good stuff.
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