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Old 06-22-2008, 02:32 PM
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Tami--
One of my questions is how fast did you titrate onto your new dose ? I've been on Neurontin about 9 months (for seizures and allodynia--nerve pain) and I have found that how fast/slow you titrate it can really make a difference in the side effects you experience. When I first started titrating my neuro had me stay on 300 mg for approx 3-4 days, then titrate up in 300 mg incriments every 2-3 days until I reached 900 mg. BUT, how fast/slow I titrated onto it was really up to how I was feeling and reacted to it. I had A LOT of side effects from each dose and each dose increase. So, what I did was stay at one dose until the side effects went down to where I could function--- usually about a week to a week and a half. So, I went much, much slower than my initial titration schedule (my neuro was fine with it) and found it made a lot of difference. I still have side effects, but over time they have gotten better and easier to deal with. So, my suggestion would be to give it a little more time-- especially if it is helping your pain (or whatever you are taking it for). I know it isn;t easy, and the side effects stink-- I went, and am still dealing with. through them myself.

Hang in there and keep in contact with your doctors about how you are doing and what you are going through-- often times they can give you some suggestions on ways to deal with the side effects or change your dosing schedule to help minimize them.

Good Luck-- L2L
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