Posted by mtdewcmu on April 14, 2011, at 11:34:14
In reply to Re: road mapping AD shortlist » SLS, posted by floatingbridge on April 14, 2011, at 11:19:27
> Given an adverse trial of Lyrica, and that the Lyrica didn't seem to touch the main pain, could neurontin hold potential as a pain med going forward? And when I get to the next drop, I'll run it past my gp.
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> [You do know the Lyrica did walk me through snri withdrawal w/ little head-
> zapping. That's the silver lining :) ]
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> Thanks,
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> fbI know you didn't ask me, but I'm going to venture a guess that there's no way to know unless you try it. I have not had difficulty getting docs to prescribe Neurontin. Neurontin is usually used for neuropathic pain, which is pain that feels like tingling or burning and originates from the nerves. It's not used (to my knowledge) in other kinds of pain. I'm not sure about fibro, but it strikes me as plausible.
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