Neuralgia Questions (Page 8)

Do I need to taper off 300mg of gabapentin?

Hello! I was prescribed 300mg of gabapentin to take at night before bed for a chronic nerve pain. I tore my coccyx and have lots of trouble sleeping. I have only been taking gabapentin for for 20 days. Do I need to taper off or can I just stop? I no longer want to take this medication due to how it... read more

Side effects of Wellbutrin - Lexapro combo?

I have been on Lexapro for like 2 years. Last year Dr. added Wellbutrin to help with depression. Since taking this combo along with meds for bp, pregabalin, magnesium. I'm having a weird side effect. Told Dr. about it 7 months ago. I have been talking in my sleep. I can hear the tv, but not... read more

What is the best medication for nerve damage pain?

Car accident left whole left side of my body with nerve damage.

Does amitriptyline cause stomach issues?

I recently started amitriptyline for nerve pain. I started on 10mg, had no marked side effects, but it wasn’t effective. The doctor told me to increase to 50mg. That seemed too much of a jump to me, so I self administered 25-30mg for about 1-2 weeks. It was during that period that I started... read more

Gabapentin - Does anyone get an extremely itchy burning scalp from taking Cymbalta 30mg?

I also take gabapentin 300 mg three times daily for nerve pain. Been taking both for a couple of years and my scalp is getting worse. Not losing hair just very itchy and painful at times. Just wondering if Cymbalta can cause this.

Lyrica - Trigeminal Neuralgia Dose?

Just started Lyrica 75mg/2x per day and not feeling any relief. Any suggestions for pain control?

I had been on amitriptyline for three years, for chronic nerve pain in my shoulder.

I started off on just one tablet at night just to numb the pain and to help me sleep. My partner noticed a few months later that, in her words "you have changed, you're not the man I met." I instantly told her that it was utter rubbish and I was still the same man that she had met.... read more

What is the shelf life on Lyrica, If it's sealed?

The sealed containers from the pharmacies say 1 year & I have patient who've asked this and I'm not really sure.

What is the difference between SNRI's and SARI's (serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors)?

Currently take trazodone & venlafaxine with ziprasidone. Have Ehlers-Danlos, fibromyalgia, with muscle/joint/nerve pain,osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, bipolar I with mixed episodes, PMDD, and severe complex PTSD. I am trying to work with doctors to take as few medications that will treat all... read more

Doctor weaned me off gabapentin onto pregabalin. Having awful symptoms?

I was on 3600mg per day gabapentin. Still had some nerve pain in shoulder. Doctor weaned me off this onto pregabalin. Having some awful symptoms now, even though I'm on 250mg x2 per day and told to increase by 50mg every 2 weeks upto max of 300 x2 per day. She says if pregabalin doesn't... read more

Are there any sexual side effects of Lyrica. If so, what are they and how serious?

Does anyone take Nortriptyline and Adderall? Wondering how safe/ effective taking these will be!?

I have been taking 10mg adderall for 3 months. It is really helping me function daily with a mom of 2 young kids. I was starting to show re-occuring ADHD symptoms and my OB prescribed me the adderall. I also have migraine headaches with aura/ numbness/ tingling etc(has nothing to do with the... read more

Neuroforte-R - can neurovite forte work for nerve pain and stiffness in the fingers and lower arm?

... and regenerate nerve? Is this effective for nerve growth? from spinal surgery since 2014 feb. ans i have numbness, stiffness and no grip. the left fingers are still weak

Feel drunk on gabapentin but not new to it?

I've been taking gabapentin for more than 10 years for nerve damage in my neck and shoulders. I was up to taking 600mg in the morning and 600mg at night for many years. Other than weight gain I've had no side effects. None of the drunk type feelings lots of people talk about. Then I got... read more

Has anyone experienced tinnitus and nerve damage from using Plaquenil?

I took Plaquenil for two months, and started experiencing tinnitus and nerve pain, so I stopped taking it. Unfortunately, I continue to have tinnitus and nerve pain and was told it may be permanent. Has anyone else dealt with these issues? If so, any suggestions to help? Thank you all in advance.