Gabapentin dosing for fibromyalgia

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Avatar f tn I was put on Gabapentin for fibromyalgia symptoms today. If anyone else has used it, how well did it work?
Avatar m tn I think that gabapentin causes the vision problems, I've been on 3200 mgs of gabapentin for a long time and I've noticed my eyes getting blurry, I've recently stopped the gabapentin and was put on lyrica and I feel better, I think I need my dose moved up but the gabapentin was really messing with my mind.
Avatar m tn What I would like to know is if we can direct a doctor to the right literature on this and he/she is willing to help, can gabapentin and tramadol be used to treat children for this condition of neurogenic cough and how would we find accurate dosing help? Would the typical dosage amounts of these meds used to treat children for seizures be applicable for this condition? If these medications cannot be used in children for neurogenic cough, what other alternative meds would be helpful?
Avatar n tn I have had Fibromyalgia for several years. I take Gabapentin only as needed when the pain from neuritis (right cheek) gets bad. Most of the time I take Essiac (available at health food stores for pain relief). When it gets too bad I take Naproxen. When I first got Fibromyalgia, I was all bent over with pain - could hardly walk and it was a chore to get out of bed in the morning. I can truly say that Essiac has helped me tremendously.
8496079 tn?1398412516 Has the drug Gabapentin (generic for Neurontin) worked for Fibromyaglia pain within a few days of taking this medication for the horrible pain from the Fibro? I was put on Gabapentin (generic for Neurontin) yesterday by my doctor for my Fibromyalgia Condition in addition to the Norco 7.5/325 I can take up to 4 pills day as needed for the massive pain I'm in.
675329 tn?1297288378 i have been treated with hydrocodone for two years. i want to stop this because i don't want to depend on this med. i was put on gabapentin 100 it does help me fairly well but i noticed some weight gain and i don't eat too much with this med. the dr switched me to zonegram when i read the side effect of it can cause a rash which can cause death i threw it out. then we tried topamax. i was on it one night. i also have to take serequel 100 for anxiety and wellbutrin 300 and buspar 7.
Avatar f tn I see my new endocrinologist for that tomorrow. Good luck with the gabapentin. I hope it works as well for you as it seems to for me.
Avatar m tn Don't try to replace an opiate high with it. I just got prescribed Gabapentin last month, for opiate withdraws. I googled the snot out of it, came up with lots of info........ it causes drowiness at high doses (stoned), and weight gain. I'm only taking 300 mg per day, (i've read stories of 2400mg per day) aslso read that at 1000mg for longer than a month requires a taper down so you don't get WD's from it.
Avatar n tn I am supposed to take 150 mg of effexor xr, once a day, for a total of 150mg. I am supposed to take 300 mg gabapentin three times a day, for a total of 900 mg. The gaapentin is to take the place of Zanax, which I took for anxiety and ocd. Zanax is addictive so the doctor is replacing it with this.
Avatar f tn cymbaltia is great really works no more burning
1577364 tn?1296689784 I was diagnosed with fibro and degenerative arthritis 6 yrs ago. I also found out recently that I have obstructive sleep apnea, which only serves to complicate matters even further. I was on Lyrica, but have stopped taking it because of the weight gain. As of now, I am taking Klonopin and and benadryl at bedtime so I can sleep. I am going to ask my primary to help me get off the Klonopin because I just don't like being drug dependent.
Avatar f tn I take Gabpentin for fibromyalgia. It works super. I was originally prescribed it by a Arthritis doctor. It made a huge difference in handling the nerve pain my legs, arms, and body. I just went through 2 weeks without it and just back on this past week. My body relaxed and I was comfortable after taking it again. I wouldn't be without the drug. Not having it made me appreciate Gabapentin all the more. I encourage to try it.
Avatar m tn After being on Aropax for some time ,I developed symptoms of Fibromyalgia. The drugs side affects did cause mild muscle akes and muscle spasims but nothing bad until I got the Fibro myalga. I ran an experiment with my Doctor and weaned off them and the Fibromyalga went over a few weeksin a decreasing fashion. I then went back on it again and the problems returned.
Avatar f tn When prescribing gabapentin carefully evaluate patients for a history of drug abuse and observe them for signs and symptoms of gabapentin misuse or abuse (e.g. development of tolerance, self-dose escalation, and drug-seeking behavior). Dependence There are rare postmarketing reports of individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms shortly after discontinuing higher than recommended doses of gabapentin used to treat illnesses for which the drug is not approved.
4861077 tn?1360156139 My rrply didn't post. I don't know anything about fluoxetine dosing. Sometimes fibro patients are very sensitive to meds, so you and your doc will be playing alot with dosing. She may have intended to go slowly up on amitriptyline. At first, until the body adjusts, it can make people too sleepy the next day, so gradual increases can be good. Plus the dosing for individuals can really vary. Two weeks isn't long for you to have done much catching up on deep sleep.
Avatar f tn Hey there I'm new to this site, but I've had fibromyalgia for about 5-6 yrs. It took my Dr about three mnths to get a diagnosis. Since there is no diagnostic test for it. Its a process of elimination. I know your frustration. Your insurance sounds whacked! Please tell its not an HMO ?! Lyrica is not an experimantal drug for this treatment the FDA approved it for the treatment of fibromyalgia. I took it for a few yrs.
1363339 tn?1338771053 Doctors can vary widely - and have you consulted yours? PMS can vary widely too - people can get very sick and illness is a parameter for stress dosing. In my doc's guidelines - I am told fevers, vomiting, runs, surgery all call for stress dosing. I also add 5mg HC if I fly - and I did stress dose a bit when my mom died. Usually the advise is doubling the dose to get you over the hump - plus fluids, salt etc.
1326416 tn?1370927001 there are two groups chronic pain fibromyalgia are the main ones there's one for every thing
Avatar m tn I am not an expert or doctor but I think she should look into a doctor for a spine issue or a neurologist for ms. The people on the ms forum have a lot electricity type symptoms. Best of luck!
1831849 tn?1383228392 The nurse who called in the Rx mentioned that it would take a while for the Gabapentin to get up to the required levels in my blood. I have seen about a 60% improvement in my foot pain. How long does it take for the levels to reach maximum efficacy? If 6 days is sufficient I think I'll ask about upping the dose.
Avatar f tn Hi, I have fibromyalgia and have had bursitis in both shoulders which were treated with injections, I’ve recently had a flare up of my fibro and now seem to be left with upper arm pain and fatigue and I’m also finding if I don’t sit with my neck supported, I get a lot of pain and tiredness. I’m wondering if this pain is my fibromyalgia or could it be something else. I have upped my gabapentin to 300mg twice a day.
329994 tn?1301663248 Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with a doctor. Without the ability to examine and obtain a history, I can not tell you what the exact cause of the symptoms is. However I will try to provide you with some useful information. The cause of burning and tingling symptoms may be secondary to the peripheral neuropathy you have. (Why do you have peripheral neuropathy and who is managing this)?