gabapentin

[honstym]

Just how addictive is this stuff??

[G.Elias]

Its addictive enough to make you feel sick as a dog if you stop quickly, drs dont tell you that though, at least mine didn't, thanks for that doc.

[IceWizard]

A few quick notes on this "wonder drug" gabapentin .....

Some of the more common side effects that can occur with use of gabapentin are listed below, along with their rates:

Dizziness. 28%
Tiredness or drowsiness. 21%
Loss of coordination. 13%
Unusual eye movements. 8%
Tremor. 8%
Double vision. 6%
Blurred vision. 4%
Swelling of legs and feet. 2%


Gabapentin Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

Dizzy.
Drowsiness.
Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands.
Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State.
Low Energy.

What are the long term effects of taking gabapentin?

Common side effects associated with gabapentin include:

Sleepiness during the day. Fatigue in general. Clumsiness while walking. Itchy eyes. Headache. Dry mouth. Sore throat. Runny nose. ...
Weight gain. Dizziness. Shaking or tremors. Visual changes, like double vision. Nervousness. Muscle aches. Unusual thoughts. Diarrhea or constipation

Is gabapentin considered a painkiller?

You can rest assured that Gabapentin is not a narcotic and is not a controlled substance. You might get confused about this because it is often prescribed as a painkiller. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant and is approved to prevent seizures in people with epilepsy. It also helps to calm nerve pain and cause relaxation.Oct 4, 2017

Is taking gabapentin dangerous?

If someone uses gabapentin and hydrocodone together, it can cause severe side effects. Drinking alcohol and taking gabapentin can cause extreme drowsiness or dizziness. ... Withdrawal from gabapentin can be dangerous or life-threatening.Mar 26, 2018

Can you take gabapentin and ibuprofen at the same time?

You should not take antacids at the same time as a dose of gabapentin, or in the two hours before or after a dose. ... It's fine to take non-prescription painkillers like paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin with gabapentin, assuming these are appropriate for you.Mar 17, 2017

Long-term use of gabapentin for treatment of pain after traumatic spinal cord injury.


What Are the Long-Term Effects of Gabapentin?

Gabapentin is a prescription drug, often found under the brand name Neurontin or Horizant, which is used to treat epilepsy and sometimes prescribed off-label for other conditions.

This medication can sometimes treat restless leg syndrome as well as numbness or tingling associated with diabetes. It may also be used to prevent hot flashes from hormonal changes and relieve neuropathic pain caused by shingles. This medication was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1993, and the FDA approved the generic version in 2003.

While gabapentin has been a breakthrough treatment for many, it has also become a substance of abuse. Reports suggest that the drug can cause a euphoric high when taken at larger doses than prescribed, and a 2014 study found that as many as a quarter of people in substance abuse treatment had abused gabapentin. This potent drug is dangerous, as it can cause severe side effects and intense withdrawal symptoms.

Side Effects Associated with Gabapentin

Common side effects associated with gabapentin include:

Sleepiness during the day
Fatigue in general
Clumsiness while walking
Itchy eyes
Headache
Dry mouth
Sore throat
Runny nose
Indigestion or nausea
Weight gain
Dizziness
Shaking or tremors
Visual changes, like double vision
Nervousness
Muscle aches
Unusual thoughts
Diarrhea or constipation
Swelling in the hands and feet
Fever


Treating Chronic Side Effects Associated with Gabapentin

People who have taken gabapentin, especially for conditions not involving neuropathy, report pain in their muscles, joints, or nerves. Frequent headaches, feeling mentally “foggy,” and having a tough time concentrating are also reported often. It takes a long time for many of these symptoms to clear up, even if the person took a prescription dose. It is hard to know when the side effects will wear off.There are some medications being tested to see if long-term health consequences of abusing gabapentin can be reversed, but there are not yet specific treatments.

It is important to get medical help to detox safely from gabapentin, followed by a comprehensive rehabilitation program that can help individuals change compulsive behaviors around prescription drugs. A medical professional can help individuals to manage any chronic side effects, like pain, seizures, or induced mental illnesses.

Myself, I refuse to use this wonder drug... Too many bad things and too few good reasons to take a chance....

Ice

[invisiblejungle]

Skipper did you get the dumbed down feeling? Or trouble tapering? Withdrawals are horrible even tapering. Anxiety and such. I feel like they disinhibit me to much to be a decent med

Neurontin's nickname is Morontin.

[Sudsy]

I have tried taking gabapentin for nerve damage two different times with terrible side effects both times so I am done with that. Dam doctors.


Sudsy

[TeknoFunk]

Since all of this mess in the world of what we do, the thing that seems to work for me is now a z med not zOlp3dum but the other that seems to be more available. I get really tired and then have 200mg of g6b6pentin that gets me to sleep. I don't know what my brain is getting set up for, but it's the closest to what was done before. Only way to sleep. I work nights get home at 5am, then sleep 6 hours tops, lots happening in my world. So this is the best I can come up with at the moment. Everything was going perfect before ,I was happy, smooth sailing and now I'm reconstructing my chemistry to find a normal. I don't know, first thing going will be the g6b6pentin when I try to ease back into a routine without coming here soon. Thats all my news. Sleep has been very strange the last few months. All over the place, mood has been shaken and trying to stay positive. Do the best we can. All I want to do is SLEEP sheesh really all I want to do is to be able to go to bed after a long night and and at my work its very very loud and sensory overload. So good sleeping habits are hard when everyone else wakes up in 2 hours when I get home. Frustrating , but will figure a way. Hope you all are good. To stay on topic, I've heard it works well till it decides to not work, then you are up in the high mg's and w/d is something very real, so read up on that, if you decide to go that route.

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Since all of this mess in the world of what we do, the thing that seems to work for me is now a z med not zOlp3dum but the other that seems to be more available. I get really tired and then have 200mg of g6b6pentin that gets me to sleep. I don't know what my brain is getting set up for, but it's the closest to what was done before. Only way to sleep. I work nights get home at 5am, then sleep 6 hours tops, lots happening in my world. So this is the best I can come up with at the moment. Everything was going perfect before ,I was happy, smooth sailing and now I'm reconstructing my chemistry to find a normal. I don't know, first thing going will be the g6b6pentin when I try to ease back into a routine without coming here soon. Thats all my news. Sleep has been very strange the last few months. All over the place, mood has been shaken and trying to stay positive. Do the best we can. All I want to do is SLEEP sheesh really all I want to do is to be able to go to bed after a long night and and at my work its very very loud and sensory overload. So good sleeping habits are hard when everyone else wakes up in 2 hours when I get home. Frustrating , but will figure a way. Hope you all are good. To stay on topic, I've heard it works well till it decides to not work, then you are up in the high mg's and w/d is something very real, so read up on that, if you decide to go that route.

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Since all of this mess in the world of what we do, the thing that seems to work for me is now a z med not zOlp3dum but the other that seems to be more available. I get really tired and then have 200mg of g6b6pentin that gets me to sleep. I don't know what my brain is getting set up for, but it's the closest to what was done before. Only way to sleep. I work nights get home at 5am, then sleep 6 hours tops, lots happening in my world. So this is the best I can come up with at the moment. Everything was going perfect before ,I was happy, smooth sailing and now I'm reconstructing my chemistry to find a normal. I don't know, first thing going will be the g6b6pentin when I try to ease back into a routine without coming here soon. Thats all my news. Sleep has been very strange the last few months. All over the place, mood has been shaken and trying to stay positive. Do the best we can. All I want to do is SLEEP sheesh really all I want to do is to be able to go to bed after a long night and and at my work its very very loud and sensory overload. So good sleeping habits are hard when everyone else wakes up in 2 hours when I get home. Frustrating , but will figure a way. Hope you all are good. To stay on topic, I've heard it works well till it decides to not work, then you are up in the high mg's and w/d is something very real, so read up on that, if you decide to go that route.

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Since all of this mess in the world of what we do, the thing that seems to work for me is now a z med not zOlp3dum but the other that seems to be more available. I get really tired and then have 200mg of g6b6pentin that gets me to sleep. I don't know what my brain is getting set up for, but it's the closest to what was done before. Only way to sleep. I work nights get home at 5am, then sleep 6 hours tops, lots happening in my world. So this is the best I can come up with at the moment. Everything was going perfect before ,I was happy, smooth sailing and now I'm reconstructing my chemistry to find a normal. I don't know, first thing going will be the g6b6pentin when I try to ease back into a routine without coming here soon. Thats all my news. Sleep has been very strange the last few months. All over the place, mood has been shaken and trying to stay positive. Do the best we can. All I want to do is SLEEP sheesh really all I want to do is to be able to go to bed after a long night and and at my work its very very loud and sensory overload. So good sleeping habits are hard when everyone else wakes up in 2 hours when I get home. Frustrating , but will figure a way. Hope you all are good. To stay on topic, I've heard it works well till it decides to not work, then you are up in the high mg's and w/d is something very real, so read up on that, if you decide to go that route.

I have no clue why I quoted my same reply in the same message? I was trying to correct some grammar and must have put reply? Sorry, if you need to edit it down, my fault.

[honstym]

Hoping my source for this comes back.. as i'm in need!!

[honstym]

No word from my source.

[magnet1153]

I am somewhat shocked to read this information about gab.  My husband takes it for diabetic nerve pain, but his doctor never mentioned any of the information I found here (of course!).  Perhaps he is at a low dose.  Since he hasn't been told to cutback, no withdrawal symptoms were ever discussed, and I am glad to have read this information in case he needs to decrease (or increase) it.  I was prescribed it also for a different condition, but it had no effect on me.

[folken]

Defiantly not something to withdraw without Dr advice.

Gaba seems to be scripted more and more- a few years ago never heard of it.

  << now I know of three people who are on it >>

-  may be getting to the over prescribed territory.


JMO is all


Folken