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I am prescribed gabapetin 1200 mg x3 times a. Day for disabling pain (severe spinal stenosis in multiple levels)  i find imy pain is much lower , does this drug have long term damaging affects ? I will be on it for life
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I have had neck rebuild replaced diss with laboratory bone (cage plate and screws ), i am monitored mri regularaly and due lumbar and cervical extention. And rebuilds...surgeon told me its a no cure disease...but. they will prevent paralys with opperations, and meds for life for pain
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Yes i have gained weight i am suprised aboit magnesium and will be alert to this. , i am on maximum dose im told so i guess it will stop working ,,,not looking forwsrd too that
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Not necessarily.  One of the problems with Neurontin is that it can stop working, so you'll probably need higher and higher doses.  It also interferes with magnesium absorption and vice versa, so make sure you get your magnesium at a different time of day then when you take your Neurontin.  Most people do okay on this drug side effect wise, but it can make you tired or gain weight, so be careful of that, and it's very much like a benzo, so be careful if you decide to stop taking it -- it must be done slowly and carefully.  You can research all this by yourself by googling various sources, such as the mayo clinic and kaiser websites.
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http://www.rxlist.com/neurontin-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Is surgery an option for you?
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