Posted by qbsbrown on November 25, 2007, at 10:24:11
In reply to Re: Neurontin: Can 1 dose daily work??, posted by Reggie BoStar on November 25, 2007, at 0:43:37
> Hi Brian,
> Both my pdoc and my neurologist are constantly making adjustments to the way I take Neurontin every day. The latest regiment was implemented to deal with the kinds of experiences you're having.
>
> I take 2400mg/day as follows:
>
> 300mg AM
> 600mg Noon
> 1500mg PM
>
> As you can see the nighttime does has been heavily loaded whereas the morning and noon doses are much lighter. Also the noon does is slightly higher than the morning dose.
>
> However this is not a recommendation; it is only how I take it and is just one example of how the doses can be adjusted.
>Glad to hear that I'm not the only one. I too am taking 1500mgs at night to help sleep etc. I have been trying to take 300 in the am and noon, but has been causing the bad depression.
Wonder if 100mgs for the first 2 doses would work. That would be tough though, seeing as my pills are 600mgs. could split the 600 in to 300, then pill cut it to 150mgs.
Unfortunately i don't see doc for 2 more months, as it's impossible to get an appointment in Phoenix.
Regards,
Brian
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