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Re: Neurontin/Gabapentin for anxiety - does it poo

Posted by madison88 on September 9, 2002, at 22:10:04

In reply to Re: Neurontin/Gabapentin for anxiety - does it poo, posted by cybercafe on September 9, 2002, at 17:31:34

let's see... it is supose to be used for pain by some people but for me when i went from 2 to 4 mg i got really bad pains in my joints so i went back down to 2. the third time i tried to go to 4 mg the pain didn't come back. going to 8 mg didn't cause any pain, but i pulled some muscles going boating and it has taken longer than it should to stop hurting. i believe this reaction is opposite what Gabitril should do, so maybe it's just me. i have had some neurological problems in the past and it seems to have brought back twitches and jerks in my muscles that i haven't had for a while. With the higher dose i sometimes feel sick to my stomach. i believe there are GABA receptors there, so it makes sense. i don't have any problem eating, though. sexual stuff has actually gotten better on it.

overall it has reduced my anxiety so i put up w/ these side effects. the first week or so after i started and after the increases i felt high, detached, and a little dizzy, but i have always gotten over most of it. still feel high from time to time, but there are worse side effects than that :)

if you need something for anxiety, you should try it. don't let my experience scare you. there is a good chance you won't experience the same thing. i have found that if you read about side effects before going on a medication, you are much more likely to get 'em. just try it.


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