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Old 05-25-2011, 03:43 PM #1
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After discussing with NeuroPsych last Friday my family doctor prescribed Gabapentin for me in hopes it will help with the neurological muscle spasms I suffer at night and allow me to sleep better. I am waiting until Friday night to start taking it because I want to make sure someone is around just in case I have a reaction to it. (I'm allergic to lots of meds)
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Gabapentin actually greatly reduced muscle spasms but I suffered severe dizziness so could not continue. Trying to come up with another option.
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Roadrunner,

What dose of gabapentin did you try? Did you take it in the evening? It has a short ( 8 hours) half life so it should be at low blood levels by morning.

Sounds like at least your doctor is listening.
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What dose of gabapentin did you try? Did you take it in the evening? It has a short ( 8 hours) half life so it should be at low blood levels by morning.

Sounds like at least your doctor is listening.
100mg once a day, about 9pm. Dizzy all night and well into the next afternoon. I have a lot of problems with meds - allergies and sensitivities. Even the coating on pills can make a big difference for me.
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Wow,

I take 900 mgs each night. I have even taken 1200 mgs. Never had a problem. Too bad you can't take it. It has been a lifesaver/sleep save for me. Hope you can find something that works.

I was on Klonopin (clonazepam) before the gabapentin for the same reason. It worked but left me sleepy all day.
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Maybe since my disability was approved and I don't have to struggle to think so much the muscle spasms will not be as bad.

I have a doctor's appointment today. He listens to suggestions very well but doesn't know what else to try.
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good luck...please report what dr said!
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good luck...please report what dr said!
No other meds recommended and I don't mind because of all the problems I have with meds. Continuing with Soma and go back in 6 months unless anything changes.
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what's Soma?
Muscle relaxer. One of my main problems is muscle spasms which create headaches and pain throughout my body. Less muscle spasms = less other problems for me. The muscle spasms are from my malfunctioning brain, not actual muscles.
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