Posted by Maung on July 24, 2001, at 17:55:25
In reply to Re: neurotin dosage » Maung, posted by Mitch on July 24, 2001, at 14:52:25
> I have never heard of any Neurontin blood tests, and from what I have read the more you try to ingest the less bioavailable it is (the less you can absorb), which makes it virtually impossible to "overdose" with. I take a low dose of it myself right now, and I must say that if you suddenly stop a HIGH dose of it you WILL get a withdrawal from it, that I found quite unpleasant.> Your pdoc may be quite annoyed by your experimentation, however. I would just tell him you tried taking extra Neurontin and it seemed to help better, and oh-"what about taking a minimum of x amount every day and take a little more if I feel stressed?" and get his response. People take Klonopin and Xanax for panic on a PRN basis, and Neurontin shows definite anxiolytic activity.
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Your research agrees with mine, and although I probably have ramped up to a higher dose than you have, I think 900-1200 mg a day is a good maintenance range for me.
I think you're right on about my pdoc's reaction to my experimentation and I appreciate your suggestion on how to approach it with him! I hope it will ameliorate the situation somewhat! Although I do not suffer from panic, I do take ativan prn for occasional agitation/anxiety so perhaps my pdoc will work with me on
gaba as well. Thanks Mitch....(Maung is really Sue)
> Mitch
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