kato_cat69
01-17-2007, 11:01 AM
I was prescribed neurontin for pain management and have posted on the PM board. I understand that neurontin is usually used for controlling seizures and perhaps epilepsy.
I am trying to come off of neurontin after 6 months and have been taking 2400 mg /day - (600mg x 4) Does anyone have any experience with coming off this drug that they could passs along? I understand one could have seizures if this is not done correctly.
Thank you for any help you can give.....:)
(male)
I am trying to come off of neurontin after 6 months and have been taking 2400 mg /day - (600mg x 4) Does anyone have any experience with coming off this drug that they could passs along? I understand one could have seizures if this is not done correctly.
Thank you for any help you can give.....:)
(male)
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sammi2
02-20-2007, 06:37 PM
I guess I'm too late to answer your post. I've been away from the board for awhile. Did you come off Neurontin yet? I was taking 4800 mgs at one time & came down 1 capsule every few days until I was off it. I did it very slowly. Hope it was successful!
cher1052
02-20-2007, 10:55 PM
Contact your Dr and tell him/her that you want to stop it. They'll give you a schedule to follow to lower the dosages properly.
kato_cat69
02-21-2007, 03:59 PM
Thanks sammi & cher. I'm in a holding pattern of 1800/day. I was originally at 2400/day. I feel really depressed when I try to go lower, and strange things seem to happen to me, i.e. feel terrible, heart attack-like symptoms, shortness of breath, etc. So I'm keeping it at 1800 for now and hope to speak to my dr about it next visit.
Thanks for posting....:)
Thanks for posting....:)
cher1052
02-21-2007, 04:18 PM
Be sire and chat with your dr-tell him-call his office and explain it to his nurse-she can pass the word on. Cherie