View Single Post
Old 10-04-2008, 06:12 AM
jess18's Avatar
jess18 jess18 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 114
15 yr Member
jess18 jess18 is offline
Member
jess18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 114
15 yr Member
Default How long do you give the pain meds to see their effectiveness?

I just began taking Neurontin for burning pain and have been taking it for 10 days titrating slowly. I am only beginning 900mg today and I know it can take 2-4 weeks to build up in your body. Do you give the drug a few weeks at that dose and if it doesnt help call your doctor and ask for the dosage to be raised? When do you know it is time to try another drug or add another drug? I think I am giving this a shot and either add Elavil if i need to , or if this doesnt work try Lyrica. Is there a mechanism in Lyrica that works differently from Neurontin? Thank you in advance for your help.
jess18 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote