Neurontin and seizures
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My doctor just recently prescribed neurontin for me - and I have yet to take it as well! She told me it should help with my anxiety, but I'm reluctant to take new medications that have side effect lists like this one!! I wish I had something helpful for you, just wanted to tell you that I'm in the same boat!
Hello I am a 47 yowf with a history of seizures, however I have been off meds and seizure free for 4 yrs. I am experiencing hand/arm trembling bilaterally. My MRI was negative with the exception of 2 sinus polyps. Could I be experiencing "mini seizures" or could there be another under lying problem. Sometimes when I hold a glass of water it feels heavy and my hand will begin to shake.
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
You need to discuss this with your doctor.
Neurontin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain. More and more this is being prescribed for various causes of nerve pain.Also it reportedly is showing success as a ************** option for fibromyalgia symptoms. Neurotin is chemically similar to the drug Lyrica. Neurontin is also used to treat nerve pain caused by herpes virus or shingles.
I went to my MD who took me off Neurontin which I take to much of anyway and put me on Lamictal - when I went to a new physco Dr. for the first time he asked who diagnosed me with Bi-polar - I told him no one my MD put me on it to get off the Neurotin, that it would make me more comfortable - has anybody heard of this? Lamitical being taken to withdraw fron Neurotin? THANK YOU!!!!!
m surprised to hear about neurontin as a street drug. I take it for anxiety. At a low dose it seems to help, and at night I take a higher dose at night to help me sleep -- though I'd rather not take anything. It just makes me really groggy and sometimes gives me a "hangover" the next morning. It also causes wicked drymouth. Certainly not a drug I'd have any thought of abusing. At higher doses, it tends to make people slow and "dumb.
A total shot in the dark here. I'm a 54-year old female. I took neurontin for five years, and lost what little libido I had during that period. About the time I quit taking Neurontin I began taking omega-3 supplements and my libido came roaring back. Apparently omega-3 helps build testosterone which helps the libido.
Neurontin (aka: gabapentin) is generally used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain. It's most obvious side effect is sedation, and due to what it does to the brain, this effect is virtually unavoidable at therapeutic doses. Other common effects include sleepiness, dizziness, lack of concentration, and reduced reflexes. You can find complete site effect lists on web sites like rxlist.com
Neurontin is generally a very safe, well-tolerated med that has few drug interactions.
Hi Shannonk Welcome to the forum.. Yes those are all symptoms. Neurontin needs to be tapered and should not be stopped suddenly, there is a high risk for seizures. I would recommend you speak with your Dr. and if you get to feeling any worse go to the Emergency room.. Please let us know how you are doing.
t stay on it) and Neurontin with Neurontin being the only medicine that provides any relief so far. This is not rebound headache as I rarely ever take OTC or any other medicines except for Neurontin. HELP PLEASE from anyone with experience with this. Family needs me and I need to get back to normal.
Neurotin had a class action lawsuit against them. I know this because my father was part of it. He was taking neurotin for 4 yrs and it caused him to have seizures. Im sure they would've had to of made changes to the medication for it to still be on the market but sometimes money is all people care about so just be very careful. I know how desperate pill addiction can make you and you will sometimes do anything to feel better or normal again.Clonodine was a good one for me.
I know opiates. I know the pleasure and pain of them. I got the neurontin from a Ear, Nose and Throat specialist. I have had sinus headaches and facial pain for many years. I ALWAYS have a sinus infection. At least thats what my regular doctor tells me. So I went to a specialist. Had some CAT scans. He has not read the films yet but said he does NOT feel its my sinuses since my nose is never runny or stuffy, its always clear and I am a definite nose breather..
it is an old drug and much safer than the new drug which is now often prescribed in its place called Lyrica..
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