Does Neurontin work for Nerve pain?

[Shortyrock]

Has anybody tried Neurontin? Does it work for nerve pain? How long does it take to take effect? My doctor prescribed it for me today...I haven't picked it up yet...I'm hoping it will help...

[Sparkysarah]

I am also on Neurontin (Gabapentin) and find it helps me immensely with nerve pain. I take it 3 x a day at 300mg strength. It knocks all the tingling and pins and needles out for several hours but after about 4-5 hours it returns. I would recommend it.

Best wishes

Sarah (from UK)

[essdipity]

I urge you to pick up the prescription. If it works, that's a good indication that your pain is neuropathic. Don't suffer if you don't have to.

But remember that it needs to be increased slowly. Those Health Pages offer a great explanation.

ess

[tjj3761]

Hi,

Neurontin has been a lifesaver to me the past 6 years.  My neuro told me that Lyrica is 6 times stronger though.

You should definitely try this.  I caution you at first, you will feel a little dizzy, but once you get used to it that will dissipate.

terri

[PastorDan]

Ditto to the comments by Quix & ess.  Step dosage up sloooooowwwwlllly.  You won't react to it in the same way you react to the more common narcotic or analgesic type things that we think of when we think "pain meds".  Give each step a while not only to get your body used to it, but also to see if you're at a dosage that will work for you.

I've written on this before, but I started on a 300 mg/day capsule, stepped it up to twice a day, but went back down to one for anotehr week because I didn't handle the larger dose well.  Eventually I made it up to 900 mg/day as the neuro-ophthalmologist prescribed, but after a couple of months it didn't seem to be doing the trick.  Now I'm using 1200 mg/day, and doing all right, presently.

[Roseville1]

I started gabapentin two weeks ago after having problems with Lyrica, zoloft, and celexa.  The first night I slept like a baby.  Since I appear to be very sensitive to drugs, doc started me on 100 mg once a week.  After a few days of few side affects (slight headache when pill wore off), I took 2 pills a day for two days and now on three pills a day 100 mg.  Will be calling doc this week to increase since I still feel pain most of the day but not burning.  300 mg is very low...pills also seem to calm me down.  Not too dizzy and even have a better outlook on life.

[maestro1959]

I would recommend it.  Neurontin has given me great relief.  My doctor just increased my dose to 200 mg. three times daily.  I had broken through the previous dose.

I totally agree with those who have said to increase your very slowly.  My first attempt at it was disastrous, as we increased it too quickly.  I was very sick.  The second go around was much better, and successful.

Go fill that prescription.  I believe you will be glad you did.

Beth