Neurontin is horrible to start with. We have all been there. But for many people the side effects at the beginning are worth it in the end - as Desi says, it is really helping her.

Either half you dose so you can titrate upwards slower or unfortunatly, accept that for next week to 10 days you are going to feel rubbish. We do all know what it's like begin with.

Sending huge hugs to both of you. I tend to consider with drugs like gabapentin that as they make you so tired to start with it means your catching up on all the pain missed sleep. (Yes, I know that's rubbish but hey, it makes me feel better about sleepiness and new meds!).

Love

Frogga xxxxxxxx

It just made me sleepy at first, not tired. It lasted only a few days and then all the side effects went away except that it has a subtle effect on the way I think. I don't seem to make connections between related things and don't spot coincidences as readily.

I recently went back on it and it makes me sleepy often in the larger doses now but they are brief and I can shake it off with effort.