Thread: Gabapentin (Neurontin) How long to 'kick in' ?
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Old 08-21-2010, 06:15 AM
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Hi ~ Alot depends on the dosage you're on. If you're on too small a dose, it might not ever help. But I took neurontin and I noticed it SLIGHT improvement after 2 weeks. I hated that it took so long to work cause I was in agony. The thing I hated about it is that it made me "loopy" and i gained water weight. My doc took me off it after awhile, and we went to topamax, which is a similar drug, as it doesn't make you retain water, you lose weight on it, and you don't feel "loopy." lol. I'm still on it after 9 years, and it works great!

You mention Lyrica causes tooth decay??? Good grief! I just had MAJOR dental work done due to decay caused by opiates ~ I sure don't need this. Arrgggghhh! What next.

Take care. Hugs, Lee
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