Posted by SandyWeb on January 29, 2004, at 16:44:49
In reply to Re: Neurontin--new user, posted by thinkfast on January 28, 2004, at 14:06:09
Hey there!
I've been experimenting with my Neurontin the past 2 days. I've been taking my 800mg doses FOUR times per day.
Normally I feel the effects wear off around three hours. So, in hopes of seeing if it would help with my focus problems from ADD, I've been taking 800mg at 8am, noon, 3pm, and 6pm. I don't know about focus, but it sure makes me buzzed!
I'm going to continue for a few more days. The buzz will probably calm down once my body adjusts to the new dosage. If it continues to make me buzzed, I'm going to have to go back to just two doses per day. I need to be able to concentrate without a body buzz! *wink*
Yes, just like you I can not take Neurontin for insomnia. It is much too activating a med for me! I've "met" only a handful of others who are stimulated by this med. The norm is to calm and make sleepy. I wonder why it's the complete opposite for us??
Hmmm....no, I do not have a remedy for your insomnia. I have BAD insomnia myself. I've been this way for years, and I guess I've just adapted to it. But it would be wonderful not to wake up constantly all night long. I just can't imagine!!!
You mentioned that Remeron made you tired. That didn't work for me. I was so excited to try it, especially when my doctor told me that it makes people "profoundly tired". Pshaw!! It didn't do a thing, from 7.5mg up to 60mg. Oh well.
Let's see....I've tried Nozinan, and my pdoc couldn't believe that it didn't "touch me", as she said. Trazadone did nothing other than give me a massive migraine for the entire next day!!! The benzos didn't even work. Zopiclone did nothing. I can't remember what else I've tried. I think maybe I need to work in the other direction.....meds that help me to stay alert and awake during the day since we can't seem to get my brain to settle down enough to sleep properly.
Have you tried Wellbutrin for your ADD? I'm going to hopefully suggest this to my doc the next time I see her....if I can get a backbone to do that.
Anyways, the Neurontin makes me very awake at these 4 doses. But it comes with the disadvantage of a buzz. I don't like that because I'm in classes and labs all day, and I'm scared someone will notice! I feel like I'm doing something bad! Lol! But I'll give it a shot and see what happens once my body adjusts. Fingers crossed that it helps my focus.
Have a great day!!
Sandy
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