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Originally Posted by Susanne C.
When my son was home last year he had an attack of post-herpetic neuralgia, he had shingles on his face as a child. I know that this is an on-label use for gabapentin, so I gave him one. It worked like a charm, but knocked him out. Evidently much lower dosages than the 600 mg. I gave him would have been better. He is a very tall man, and a heavy drinker, so I was surprised. He also has CMT, but no pain yet.
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Gabapentin is made in 100, 300, 400, 600 and 800's. I hope he headed for the couch quick when he felt it coming on. LOL. Seriously, I don't think most Dr's know that many can't just jump into any dosage they think is necessary. My Neuro started me with 4-100mg caps a day, but previously, when I told my GP my symptoms, he wrote me a script for 2-100mg caps a day. He said it would take a couple of months to start working. Knowing what I know now, I probably would have laughed at him. I'm aware the some may get away with a small dose, but I weigh 230#, and either of those dosages wouldn't put a dent in my discomfort.