I just had this med added to my list for my worsening PN. I am to take 150mg 2 x's/day. (I am also on Topamax 100mg 4 x's/day) Does anyone have any experience with it?

http://millercenter.uchicago.edu/lea...xiletine.shtml

I find THIS part quite interesting: "Mexiletine reduces pain by adhering to peripheral nerves and reducing pain signals carried from the peripheral nerves to the central nervous system and brain. Over time, as mexiletine bonds to the peripheral nerves, the feeling of pain is diminished."

THIS is the part that bothers me: "was originally approved to treat irregular heartbeats." I did have to have an ECG, but...

Anyone?
Thanks,
Jan