Hi friends, I started taking gabapentin again, not wise!! How long?

So your a twig of a girl lol, sorry Sweets, don't know nuthin bout that drug, others will appear soon, hugs, mindy

I also took gabapentin and after research got off that drug. I also took it about 3 weeks and don't remember any sort of withdrawal symptoms. I tapered. It also makes you gain weight and will absolutley kill any sex drive you have... just what i read... Does anyone know any other non-addictive drug for pain... I suffer also... I am so glad you mentioned this because I had thought I might be imagining the side effects...

Sorry doll, I dont know, hope you feel better soon!

Hi Sweet Lemon, I used to be on it in 2000 but I couldn't tell you how I felt because then I was on a bunch of meds and in la la land. But take care and feel better soon, Liz.

How much are you on?? I agree that it is a fantastic med, with HORRIBLE side effects. My doc suggested that I only take it once a day at night 300mg., and although I still have fluid issues (from gaba, and many other meds), it certainly has made a difference waking up in the AM. You might try just titering down to that amount. BUT DO titer down, regardless of whether you decide to stay on the best time for one dose or not.

Ellen

Hi Sweetie... sorry the Gaba has you down and out. I think the half life is around 5 hrs. so the drug should be gone in a couple of days. Don't fret... it will be gone soon... take care of yourself... pup

Hi Sweets, to keep your mood up try upping the B vitamins... drink black tea often, it really is calming, in a different way then camomille, camomille is not good for hayfever sufferers... sending a big hug and hang in there, this too shall pass, mindy

Wow, your best friend noticed it? You girl, should get off that stuff & stay off the baclofen! That did you in too. I still think if you need a muscle relaxer Flexeril is the best one. It can upset the tummy for some, but not like baclofen (puke,puke)! So sorry to just get to your answer, & ahem your best friend maybe has some good insight! Maybe you need a low dose of elavil before bed. 25mg will knock you out in no time & sleep my sweet sleeeeppppp... That good REM sleep helps the fibro pain so much, & also your RA pain too. That would be this girls suggestion. Hope it helps you. You need to see your doc again, & get his opinion. Too bad the Lyrica didn't work too. I'll keep thinking upon this humongous problem a bit & see what we can come up with! I know there is no one answer for all of us, damn it!, but if there was I'd surely be using it & suggesting all over the place! Try to get some rest, & no more gabapentin for you ! Your Sis, Mary

So sorry to hear what you're going through. It sounds like you may benefit from another anti-depressant. And remember, anti-depressants are natural pain killers.

My experience years ago with gabapentin was different than any of the many, many medications I have ever taken. I was nearly comatose. I mean just sitting in the chair, not having the will or inclination to even turn my head when my husband would walk into the room. This was at the lowest dose. I couldn't take it at all.

Take care,

Sara

Dear Lara,
What are we going to do with you, my dear? :o). Gabapentin doesn't last very long in your system; I was on 600mg 3x a day. Talk about being a space cadet?! I stopped it cold-turkey, and it took about a week to completely clear my system. That's when they tried me on Lyrica, which caused some unneeded weight gain. So then they tried me Savella, and what a WORLD of difference!!! I hope this helps, hon. I'll be in touch later, had a lot going on. I haven't forgotten everyone here, but will explain later.
Wishing you peace,
Tee

Lara, i was prescribed gaba & gave it up just because of the same feelings of depression, i guess you did a wise thing, but do seek an alternate, please.

Are you well now? Take care.

Best wishes, Sweet(y) Lemon!

Well well well... here we go again!what sunny disposition!!!
I just cleansed my house and all I could think of was,please lord don't let that crazy Irish ... send me those pigs feet now!!
You are just fine Lara if this is you down then we are all a troubled... can you stop taking it or is that not an option?you know I love you so tell me how can I help?
Could it be that earthy diet?perhaps the fact that you have no football team in the state you claim is where you live..just thinking out loud ... XoC

Please everyone go & read my new question. Sorry to horn in my friend, but I posted it at 1AM & am afraid no one is seeing it. It's about Billy. caringsonbj. Please read it , please? you can only post so many sites or they have to generate to many emails like 100,000 they told me , but it was posted. Several have answered. Mary

Sweets have you tried Lyrica for the pain yet. It has been approved to treat mild long term pain. Just a suggestion. Also has anyone ever tried Tegretol? I took this for about 3 months and was absolutley crawling out of my skin. Hate to say it but the only thing I have found that works for my pain are the narcotics out there. But with all the research and new meds coming out, we can be hopeful that we may have some new safer choices in the near future. Good luck and just hang in there. OhioMom.