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Originally Posted by zorrro13
Just wanted to relate a recent experience. After an increase in P.N symptoms I found that 300mg Lyrica had started to lose its effect. My neuro a few years back prescribed me 25mg of nortriptyline and 300 mg of Lyrica. The combo back then was way to strong so I gave up the nortriptyline
However 3 nights ago I added just 10mg of nortriptyline to my 300mg lyrica.
The result was astonishing. Total pain relief and I had all the zapping deep burn etc. Now the draw back is it made me totally loopy  literally zombied.
I stopped it last night but maintained the lyrica and the burning is already returned.
The loopiness i believe was due to the combo being to strong, so i am now titrating down lyrica ( since its losing its effect and dont want to increase dose) and am switching to nortriptyline 20mg and 75 lyrica daily.
Its interesting to note that Dr wise young recommends elavil (same family as nortriptyline) as the first choice for neuro pain. He then goes on to say that neurontin is better tolerated but needs a lot of increased dosage.
Just wondering is there anyone else out there using nortriptyline and what are your experiences with it |
I just added 20 mg. (at bedtime) of nortriptyline to my 1200 mg. of Gabapentin, I was having a lot of "breakthrough" zaps and sensations (a continual reminder that something is wrong with me.) For me, it is more mental pain than physical when I feel these sensations. It wiped out about 90% of the breakthrus!
I have the feeling (no pun intended) that the nortriptyline is not as likely to have tolerance issues as the Lyrica & Gab. ......not sure if this is correct, but for I feel more comfortable adding it than to keep going up on Gab. As a matter of fact, maybe I'll try going down a little on my Gab. as you are doing with your Lyrica.
Thanks for sharing your experience.