Posted by SLS on March 14, 2005, at 6:32:14
In reply to Re: Neurontin » SLS, posted by Sarah T. on March 14, 2005, at 0:55:59
> Hi Scott. What are you doing, prowling around at this ungodly hour? (just kidding)
Took Parnate too late in the day...
> Thanks very much for your reply. I think I will get the liquid form of Neurontin and try a tiny dose. After many years of trial and error (mostly error), I've found that I'm extremely sensitive to almost all medicines. Unfortunately, this problem seems to be getting worse as I get older. I'm terrified of taking anything that will exacerbate my current depression, but if the Neurontin might help me get a good night's sleep, then maybe I'd feel less depressed.
It's funny how the pendulum swings. Not even two years ago, doctors were passing out Neurontin like candy. People diagnosed with bipolar disorder were prescribed amounts as high as 3600 a day or more. It was considered a magic mood stabilizer. Now, doctors don't even bother with the drug anymore. They feel it is nothing more than an expensive placebo. I think the truth lies somewhere in between. I would have to say that the description of Neurontin exacerbating depression has been infrequent, if not rare. Perhaps people haven't made the association of a worsening of depression with their taking of Neurontin. My guess is that the average person will not react badly to this drug. As I said, it was able to produce an acute antidepressant and anxiolytic for me. The drug must be good for something.
- Scott
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