I'm a zombie...thanks Neurontin aka Gabapentin

sassy · 10-21-2014, 05:40 PM

Hey Bella,

I took Neurontin for several years and did have to work through N adjustment period. As Steph said, perhaps you should lower the dosage. I think mine was 200mg that I actually took four times a day. I can't say I got to the Point of no signs of lethargy, but it did resolve to a tolerable level.

Bellaokc · 10-22-2014, 08:38 PM

Thank you for your responses ladies :-) I am happy to report that today (day 7) I felt MUCH better. I couldn't believe it! The Neurontin worked on the pain and I was neither foggy-brained nor lethargic.

Steph, I had originally not wanted to have any lymph nodes removed, but the surgeon thought I would regret it later, since my cancer had been growing so aggressively. I didn't realize that nerve damage would result from the surgery.

I have read that people usually have to increase their dosage after a while. So we will see if that is the case with me. After so many months of SOMETHING hurting, brain not working, feeling exhausted, etc...one good day is like a diamond. I am hoping that things are on the upswing now.

michka · 10-24-2014, 02:49 AM

Hello Bella
I am happy you are feeling better. I had to take Neurontin for a year after surgery for pain, burning and electric shocks in my arm. The surgeons don't speak about this before the operation and they should. After a year I was able to lower the dosage and get rid of Neurontin. I still have problems with my arm but I can manage it without Neurontin.
So my suggestion would be that if you can stabilize the pain you could try to slowly reduce the dosage after a few months. Things improve.