Posted by Chloe on October 23, 2001, at 9:44:28
In reply to Re: Neurontin+Depakote+lithium+Mitch and anyone else, posted by Wendy B. on October 22, 2001, at 15:59:13
>I don't know what to do, I've been on the higher dose (raised from 2400 mg per day) for a week now. Today I've felt the cognitive dulling that Mitch mentions, and also some apathy. I just feel >blechy<
Hi Wendy
I just wanted to jump in, because I can relate to some of what you are saying. But not at the doses you are taking, I am extremely med sensitive. I was taking 400 mgs of Neurontin with a dab of Celexa for my depression and cycling. It was absolutely no help with the cycling and irritability. So 600mg of Li was adding. Wow, the Li has a nice AD effect and really smoothed things out. Neurontin alone is useless IMHO!
Things seemed to be fine for a while, but I have had a return of cycling and depression. So pdoc said why not try to get the N up to 600 mgs since that has the least amount of side effects. Well, I did it 100/week and I didn't really have any side effects except added dry skin and sore hair (I really hate that one, it hurts, and I fear I am going to shed all my hair). BUT, after at least 1 week at 600 mgs N, I just started feeling >blechy< . No energy, can't focus, tired all the time, but unable to nap, irritable (I think because I feel so crappy) and just unhappy.So, I am not sure N should be hailed as this side effect free medication. It's powerful in a very subtle way, but not necessary in a good way for emotions. I think if you go beyond your own "therapeutic" window, you can get nasty side effects, that increase emotional INstability.
If I were brave enough to go through the withdrawal and change, I might consider a dab of depakote instead of the N. But I am so tired...I think from the Neurontin!
Anyway, good luck sorting this issue out. I hope you can get a second opinion on this
Chloe
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