Gabapentin dosage in dogs

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1740498 tn?1328962585 I'm going from 600 mg 1x day of gabapentin to 600 mg 3x day. I think that I can't just jump it like that. What has worked for you? My PCP did the increase not my [useless] neuro, and he didn't say I need to increase slowly. I'm just assuming that... since the guy who put me on 600 mg had me start with 300 for a few days then 600.
Avatar m tn For gabapentin, the person who fails to decrease dosage over time risks having seizures - even if they never had them before. The decreasing dosage should be prescribed by your doctor just as he was the one to determine your initial dosing schedule and any increases along the way.
Avatar m tn "It is not a narcotic, therefore much easier to taper down your dose." I respectfully disagree. Gabapentin can be downright dangerous to come off if not done right, and in THIS case, we're talking very high doses. OP, I agree completely with vicki that you need to seek medical attention for this, and soon. You are risking very a serious health crisis taking the much Neurontin. PLEASE read the info below.
Avatar f tn I had an episode of burning on my forhead and cheeks and pins and needle feelings in which I started Gabapentin for. Over a 4 week period I gradually increased the dosage to what I am on now, 300mg three times daily. This seems to help greatly with the nerve pain but I started after 2 weeks to develop a very itchy neck, ear lobe, and face. My face sometimes looked like it was burned. Im just wondering if anyone has had this while taking Gabapentin.
1168718 tn?1464983535 Hi Candy i have been on Gabapentin for about a year and 9 months. The dosage im on is 900mgs in the morning and 900mgs at bed time, i have not had any adverse side effects or weight gain in fact, since i started this which could be coincidence i have lost a total of around 42lbs. As i said it might have nothing to do with the medication i dont excersise (dont have the energy) i have no explanation for it. Well thats my 2 cents worth hope everything works out for you in the end.
Avatar f tn Has anyone expierence swelling of the face with gabapentin? I know it can be a side effect. My question is; Is this an allergic reaction or is the dosage too much? Actually my face feels stiff at times and cheeks get sore. If it is the gabapentin, what would be the alternative? Thank you med help family........
Avatar m tn What you describe is not a side effect of gabapentin. They contraindicate its use in dogs that have kidney deficits, but the only side effects are vomiting, depression, excessive sleepiness and loss of balance. None of the other medications should cause otic issues either, especially since he's not new to taking them. It sounds like your dog has possibly developed otitis externa on top of whatever he's taking the gabapentin and other medications for.
620877 tn?1282764097 I have taken tegretol too in the past but found that not as well tolerated. My Dr said that Gabapentin is better tolerated than tegretol. I am like DB I have tried to reduce my dose without success, find this drug really helps my pain. You do need to give it some time for your body to adjust to it. Don't stop taking it suddenly either, stop gradually the same way you started etc. Cheers, Udkas.
Avatar m tn I was prescribed gabapentin after surgery, for the nerve pain I was having in my legs. The dosage was gradually increased to 600 mg, three times a day. It really did the trick. The doctor told me i would be on the meds for about 6 mos. Over the last 10 days I have been gradually decreasing the dosage and am now on 1 600mg tablet at night. Has anybody had trouble getting to sleep at night and if yes, what did you do?
Avatar m tn ( I know that stinks but it happens. It happened to me when I went from 150 to 300 of Wellbutrin. Hang in there. You are doing what you need to do to get better!
1218873 tn?1300091216 m now taking 300 mg of lyrica, plus 900 mg of gabapentin (ended up adding that back in after I got to 300 mg of lyrica and the dr didn't want to go higher, though I have seen the max dosage at between 450 and 600 of pregabalin).
996946 tn?1503249112 see what is known for cats and ask through one of the on line vet assistants - they'll help. If I had this problem again with a cat, I'd administer only 2 drops of the oregano tea AFTER I researched a lot of options. Good luck.
Avatar n tn I was taking Gabapentin 300 mg for extreme nerve pain in my foot, it worked like magic for approx. 3 months then stopped being effective. Any Thoughts - Reasons?
Avatar m tn I feel so tired already and more tired on gabapentin. I am now at 1200mg daily. I might as well stay in bed. My ENT doctor keeps increasing the dosage to help "fix" my vocal cord and coughing problem. I am so discouraged today. throat feels like it has a lump in it. My ankles, calves and back hurts as well as pricking feeling in feet. I see my ENT tomorrow again and am going to ask for a referral if he can't figure this out.
1983221 tn?1333506185 Gabapentin is a challenge to adapt to, requiring very small and widely spaced dosage increases, but it's worked pretty well for me for a.long time.
Avatar f tn Could gabapentin change up the sensation like this? Or can I figure that the gabapentin has done nothing, and my body is just switching it up? The gabapentin couldn't CAUSE the nerve pain, could it? I am totally thrilled to've gotten rid of the freaky patches. However, it'd be nice to see the pain go too now! My doctor increased my dose to 600 mg a day now, and so, I guess what I'm wondering is, does this dose sound large enough to be effective?
Avatar f tn t had to take the gabapentin, because the pain was completely gone. However, in the last two days, the pain has come back (albeit not as bad as it was). This morning I started on the gabapentin again, as I never experienced any side effects and figured it would prevent any further pain. I'll be contacting the pain management doctor today, to hopefully figure out the exact dosage of the steroid that I was given/ what steroid it was in particular.
Avatar m tn Can this be from the medication or is she in pain? The vet thinks she may have brain tumor, and I want to make sure she is not in pain.
Avatar m tn ve been having muscular pain in the shoulder area around the teres major/minor or infraspinitus it feels like somebody is twisting the muscle sending pain shooting down my arm, my doctor has prescribed first co codamol 30-500s then gave me gabapentin then changed the co-codamol to dihydrocodine, the problem i have is that the amount i was prescribed to take is not working , I have increased the dosage of gabapentin (as suggested by doctor) to 900mg and the dihydrocodine (not by doctors advice) t