Posted by JohnX2 on January 21, 2002, at 22:57:13
In reply to Re: Need HELP with Neurontin schedule!!! » MB, posted by JohnX2 on January 21, 2002, at 22:52:12
Btw, I counted the number of hrs from when
I took the dose to when it wore off to get the
8 hrs#. I suggest you try to figure out approximately
how long the medicine is lasting in your body,
come up with a consistent dosing schedule. If
you are still having ups and downs, then you need
to increase the rate. If you are not having ups
and downs, then your rate of dosing is either
just right or errant towards too many (which is
fine).good luck,
john>
> Hi,
>
> I just started taking Neurontin againg today
> to help me deal with Klonopin withdrawl. It
> works really well for me for this purpose, but
> I don't prefer it for my mainline mood stabilizer
> (I use lamictal with topamax and zyprex add ons).
>
> My experience the 1st time was frustrating, until
> I figured out that my body wanted the medicine
> *exactly* 8 hrs apart. That meant setting my alarm
> clock to wake me up EXACTLY 8 hrs apart to take
> the medicine. not 9, not 7, 8. If I didn't do a
> 3 times a day dosing at 8 hrs apart then I would
> get start-up and stop side effects of double vision,
> foggy thinking, trouble walking straight lines, etc.
>
> I think 3x a day dosing is generally the final
> dose necessary for Neurontin to maintain a steady
> level in the body. Its a toughy because it shoots
> through really quickly via the kidneys.
>
> Good luck,
> John
>
>
>
> > OK--
> > Neurontin is a wonderful drug. Of all the antiepileptics I've tried (Trileptal and Gabitril were the others) this one is the best. It's calming without bad side effects. Here's the only problem: I can't seem to keep my blood levels right. I'm dosing three times a day. After my dose, I don't start to feel better until three hours...then I only feel good for a few hours and then the irritibility/agitation/restless-leg problems come back.
> >
> > Do I need to be taking it more often? Any advice?
> >
> > MB
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