Neurontin and xanax
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Then my medical doc dismissed me from his care, saying I was a drug seeker. That was not true. I had called and asked for Xanax with refills, and Buspar. He saw those calls on my chart and jumped to conclusion. Also told me he doesn't prescribe pain meds. I told him I was not asking for anything but refills on my Xanax. He gave me one bottle of X.and told me to find another Dr. The only one I knew that I could get into see, cannot prescribe Xanax.
I have tried multiple meds such as antidepressants and Gabapentin... always have had multiple side effects. Things like heart palpitation's, anziety and vision troubles. I can take xanax and Soma with no problems. My question is "could it be the Armour Thyroid that I take that causes the trouble?"
I also have a movement disorder labeled as tremors/non-epileptic seizures which also gets worse with antidepressants.
Lyrica has been found useful by some for both pain and anxiety management. Neurontin does similar but with a much higher med amount required.
There's somewhat of a mix here as a benzo is often prescribed for restless leg syndrome.
Not to prescribe, but you may wish to ask Dr. about low dose Klonopin and Lyrica simultaneously.
Best wishes in this!
Russ
PS 'Cybalta' is another possibility to ask about.
This is all so interesting and I thank you for sharing. I take Neurontin ONLY at night bc it helps me sleep but I otherwise hate the way the drug makes me feel. It surprises me that it is abused, but that would explain why lyrica is controlled-it must have some abuse potential. The kicker on this all is that I don't have an addictive personality. I allowed myself to become addicted this time, but I'm in my late 40's. If I ever get out of this mess,I'm not going back.
I have a few hundred gabapentins. i've been taking about 10-12 lortabs per day and maybe 4 (2mg) xanax bars for maybe the past 2 months. if i quit cold turkey and just take the gabapentin (neurontin) will that be enough to help with withdrawals? or should i taper myself down on the vicodin and xanax a little bit, and then do the gaba therapy (i don't want to go in and have ANY doctor do anything)...
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s of prednisone three times a day to try to get my flare under control and I take neurontin for pain, although I have to admit it does not help much with the bone pain but helps with the muscle pain. I also take Flexeril three times a day with a xanax to calm the muscles, I have severe spasticity in my hip and I usually get a nice shot of lidocaine in my back everytime I go to the Dr office. It is worth the money for the few hours of relief.
Google Ativan and ringing in the ears, rondoo. The ringing is a w/d symptom and Ativan, being a short term benzo will keep you in perpetual withdrawal until your next dose. Keep a diary of when the ringing is at it's worst and I will bet it's time for your dose of Ativan. I have severe ringing after coming off Neurontin last Dec, but I had tinnitus to begin, probably from Xanax now that I'm thinking about it, although not to this extent.
No, not Neurontin or Lyrica. He mentioned Clonazepam because it's longer acting then Xanax but I'm scared....don't need any cognitive impairment. I'm very apprehensive toward taking prescriptions and such but might try the Trazadone this week. Yes, I am depressed/anxious and can't sleep. Feel like a walking zombie nowadays. Had to cut out caffeine and stimulants cause of panic attacks.
Moreover, I recommend that course of action because you did not mention in your post what strength Xanax you are taking, and for what period of time, as well as list your complete medication profile. It's a complicated issue and one that best be handled by you and your doctor.
Please contact your physician and present him or her with your question/s, as well as letting me know what he or she recommends.
Best wishes with the taper, as well as continued good health and happiness.
For fibromyalgia I also take xanax and hydrocodone. Things were at least okay, with pain levels and fibro manifestations to deal with, but nothing like this hell.
At first, I reached for anti-dizziness meds, but they aren't really much help, plus they swell my prostate for which I have had two operations for enlargement already.
AND EVENTUALLY STARTED REMEDICATING MYSELF TO THE POINT I AM AT NOW AND NEED IMFORMATION ON HOW TO SAFELY TAPER OFF XANAX AND THE VICODEN. AND REHAB OR SEEING A DOCTOR IS NOT AN OPTION NOW. IF I STOP THE VICODEN COLD TURKEY WILL THAT BE DANGEROUS AND WILL I SUFFER SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS. I SERIOUSLY WANT TO BE OFF OF THE XANAX AND VICODEN AS SOON AND AS SAFELY POSSIBLE .ANTISAPATING YOUR REPLY.
t reccomend one over the other but speak to your psychiatrist about any of these options (or others listed on that site which is clinically accurate). And Klonopin which I take is longer lasting than Xanax and is used more long term as an anti-anxiety medication (among others). If needs be ask for a referral to a mood disorders specialist. There are other options and one should be able to help you.
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