Posted by Pattisun on July 22, 2002, at 18:37:13
In reply to one week on Neurontin-what to expect?, posted by Noelle on July 21, 2002, at 13:53:00
Hi Noell,
I hope the Neurontin works well for you. Here's a site with a lot of information on it:
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/lymecfs/nfaq.htmI was given Neurontin to start on last week but I am worried about the water retention side effect. I need to check with my pdoc first. I was told to drink lots of water and eating a little protein with each dosage will help with the side effects.
I hope you post back and let us know how it is working for you.
Patti
> Well I've been on Neurontin almost a week but because I am sensitive to drug side-effects I am being put on a schedule of 100mg at night adding 100 mg each week untill I reach 300mg. I must say that I have experienced very positive effects, I am more calm, and have less overall axiety, I finally look forward to things. However when I initially take it at night I experience sleepiness I have had a drop in labido.By the next day I'm feeling good and less sleepy especially with a little coffee but by the afternoon I'm a bit restless again. It seems like I will really be dragging when I get to 300 mg or does this go away. to summarize, sleepy, drop in labido, oh and totally retaining water, but content. Oh and I've dropped all other meds
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