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Originally Posted by murgir
Went to a doctor today and was told I need a upper and lower scope. I am taking 1800mg of Neurontin a day. It was last increased 300 more each week for 3 weeks to get to that level. They want to do my scope next week. I was thinking it may have to be decreased that way too.They want me totally off Neurontin 3 days prior to test. Will also have to have a IV. Scared of the needle stick too. Will call my neurologist tomorrow about this but was just wondering if anyone else had to be weaned off Neurontin to have a procedure. When it rains it poors!!!!
I am scared to get off neurontin
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Hi murgir, yes, you must wean off Neurontin, but at what rate? That would be a question for your doc hon. You should not just abruptly stop taking it. May I ask why you have to be off the drug prior to the scope? Not sure what kind of scope you're having so that may have something to do with it I guess. Seems like they would want to be sure your nerve pain is good and under control, but I'm not a doctor, so I have no idea. Try not to worry about the needle stick. I know it can be scary, but just don't borrow trouble.
So sorry that you will have to have any procedure. That stinks! Just added stress I'm sure. Hang in there hon!
