Posted by Zo on June 28, 2001, at 1:46:20
In reply to Re: Neurontin » Zo, posted by Elizabeth on June 25, 2001, at 6:01:08
> Lamictal, which has gained some popularity as an antidepressant-anticonvulsant for people with bipolar-spectrum disorders, is also pretty much free of side effects (and usually isn't sedating the way that Neurontin can be for some people). Lamictal might be a better first choice for people whose problems are more associated with depression or mood swings, while Neurontin may be preferable for those with major anxiety disorders.
>What these drugs have in common, and what Bipolar, TLE (which I have) and certain other conditions have in common, and what Neurontin seems to "de-excite" is the interest effect of Kindling. It has also been of significant, life-changing help with my CFS / muscle pain / Stage 4 sleep.
Lamactil, interestingly, did not "feel" the same way at all, subjectively, and I never was able to find a good dose. . . for me, it wasn't tolerable.
Neurontin *can*, despite what you may have heard, be taken all at bed. Taken this way, I have no sedation during the day. . and have no break-thru pain or TLE.
Zo
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