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Originally Posted by malawigirl08 (Post 726710)

Invisable I take 2400mg per day, this has gradually been increased over two years - but NO MORE I am determined.

gabapentin encarbamil has also been added to the anticonvulsant list

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Originally Posted by invisable (Post 721811)

It is reassurring to hear you had the same on Gabapentin, sounds like that's my answer, I am thinking about asking for Lyrica, heard it is more potent, therefore dosage is less, therefore less weight gain. Don't get me wrong I am happy the Gab. is working, but if I have to be on this for life and have to keep upping dosage, I am afraid to think what may happen. I have had to struggle with my weight my whole life, so this is quite disheartening for me. I just hope the Lyrica works as well for me and I don't create a monster!!

My family Doctor had me on Gabapentin 100mg 3 times daily. My symptoms continued tremors, trembling, weakness, balance etc.
Searching medical sites I found that the standard dosage of Gabapentin was 1200 to 1800mg. daily.
My Doctor agreed and started me 1200mg. about 2 weeks ago.
I also take Clonazapam 0.5mg as required, As there is some thought medically that it works with Gabapentin. I will take anything that has merit.
I do feel some changes for the better. My Wife says she is getting her Husband back.
My mood has improved, but trembling occurs if doing keyboarding, or anything using fine motor skills.
Outdoors I use a cane to help me from falling. If I fall and there is nothing close at hand to pull myself up, then I am in trouble.
Hope this helps someone. Ane the best of luck n 2011.
David.

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Originally Posted by invisable (Post 721811)

I have had to struggle with my weight my whole life, so this is quite disheartening for me. I just hope the Lyrica works as well for me and I don't create a monster!![/QUOTE]

lyrica retains water also. topomax can help you lose weight according to some posters

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Originally Posted by dcb123 (Post 731031)

I notice that when I take Clonazapam I notice my Lyrica seems to work better then next day. I told my Dr. about that and he said keep taking it if it helps. Since gabapentin and lyrica are so close in their chemistry, would make sense.

Did someone say lose weight!!??

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Originally Posted by zorrro13 (Post 731059)

I have had to struggle with my weight my whole life, so this is quite disheartening for me. I just hope the Lyrica works as well for me and I don't create a monster!!

lyrica retains water also. topomax can help you lose weight according to some posters[/QUOTE]

Sign me up! Next drug I will be asking Doc about is topomax!

I take Diazapam.......

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Originally Posted by rose_thorn98 (Post 731070)

at bedtime, which I believe is related to Clonazapam. I only take it at bedtime, Doc said to take as needed, maybe I should try it throughout the day also......

lyrica is more likely to be abused so watch out for the addiction there.