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Re: Neurontin » Larry Hoover

Posted by cubbybear on March 20, 2005, at 5:12:02

In reply to Re: Percodan/Percoset Experiences?? » Larry Hoover » cubbybear, posted by Larry Hoover on March 19, 2005, at 17:17:42

>> > In your case I suppose that the oxycodone and "heavy-duty" meds are all that are viable for the pain, but I was wondering if you' ve ever tried Neurontin and if so, can you assess if it's helpful in any way.
>
> No, I haven't yet been able to get it prescribed. I plan to ask for it when I see my doctor next week. I don't like taking Toradol.

Has there been a problem with getting UK doctors to prescribe it? Can't imagine that. . .it seems pretty amazing to me that, here is a drug that is quite viable for certain kinds of severe pain (neuropathic) and it poses a much better/safer risk of habituation/addiction than opioids. I can attest to its efficacy, by how it knocked out my horrific (neuropathic) pain from herpes zoster. I also take advantage of Neurontin's side-effect of somnolence to help me sleep, by alternating it with Xanax, in order to avoid getting dependent again on a benzo for insomnia.

I don't know about the situation with Neurontin in the US, but here in Thailand, where the govt. has cracked down on availability/dispensing of codeine, Neurontin can actually be purchased OTC!! (but then again, you'd be shocked at the number of meds that can be purchased OTC here anyway, that require an Rx in the U.S.). The only drawback I see with Neurontin at present is that the price is a bit steep; the generic gabapentin is not available.>


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