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I also took Neurontin for nerve pain. My neuro instructed me to carefully wean myself off by one pill a week. It's not something you want to mess with the dosages with. It can cause serious problems.

SammyJay,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Personally, I hated Neurontin. It made me retain water, made me loopy, and made my ankles swell. My doc switched me to TOPAMAX and low and behold, I didn't retain water, I lost weight, ALL MY PAIN WAS GONE -- AND I MEAN all of it, and I was only on 400mg per day. And I'm STILL on 400mg per day years later and it still is working. No burning, no tingling, no zapping, etc. And I had a lot of nerve damage too. I have NO side effects from Topamax, but of course that's just me. Others might have some.

You might ask your doc about this drug and see what he says. Best of luck annd God bless. Hugs, Lee