Posted by JaneB on September 18, 2003, at 7:25:47
In reply to Re: Neurontin superior to Klonopin?, posted by Viridis on September 18, 2003, at 0:03:04
> I've been taking Neurontin (1200 mg/day) for quite a while now and am about to go off it, because as far as I can tell, it does absolutely nothing for me. It did have a pronounced effect -- sort of dreamy relaxation, very pleasant -- the first two or three times I took it, but now nothing, good or bad. It does seem to work for some people, but for me, Klonopin is vastly superior for reliable anxiety relief.
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> When my pdoc first prescribed Neurontin (at my suggestion), he described as the mildest of the mood stabilizers, and marginally helpful in some cases. He encouraged me to take it for a while, but his attitude seems to have shifted. When I told him recently I was going to discontinue it, he said something like "good idea, no use in taking an extra drug that does nothing". I asked him if a taper schedule was necessary, and he said probably not, but it wouldn't be a bad idea, just to be on the safe side. He's generally very cautious, but regarding Neurontin, his attitude now seems to be that it's essentially a placebo, and I know this is based on considerable experience.
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> I think a lot of people have become disillusioned with Neurontin, especially given the recent bad press about drug reps pushing it for every disorder under the sun. I'll be interested to see how the much-hyped successor Pregabalin turns out -- from the prerelease info, it sounds much more promising.Thank you very much to each respondent. I have come to the same conclusion. I experienced a calming effect for a day or two but the Klonopin is superior. I am thinking that taking Prevacid with the Klonopin may have reduced its effectiveness for me. I think I will stop drinking so much coffee and not need the Prevacid!
I have a pdoc that is anti-benzos but my previous pdoc agreed that Klonopin would be a good choice for me--long term. He retired. Bummer. I also have joint pain from past injuries and needed pain relief and thought I would try the Neurontin. No relief with it.
Thanks again,
Jane
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