Re: [TMIC] DRUG choices-Help?

[Krissy Z]

well, I know you are not supposed to just stop this drug, you certainly need to wean off of it. I also know it can cause that feeling of being lethargic and drugged . This is why I only take it at night. Also I cannot take it past 2 or 3 am or I am out of it in the morn. I also know it can cause vision issues. As for memory issues, I don't know, I know the TM causes that and mine was so bad when I came out of the hosp. but has improved quite a bit since I have been home. And I have been on this neurontin since...July or aug i think.
I am sorry you had such a bad experience. But everyone is different and reacts differently. I do hope you found a drug that has helped.
Krissy


Sandy Heidel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

I  have been hesitant about joining in on this discussion since my experience with Nerontin was so brief.  But it was not good. 

 

 I was only on it for 10 days.  During that 10 day period I was ramping up the dose as recommended. In fact I slowed it down a bit since I was having such a bad time of it.  It made me feel drunk or stoned even before I got to the full dose.

 

It did nothing to reduce or remove the pain in my hands which is why I tried it.  And the worst thing is it made me dull and also took away my memory. Luckily I wrote down all the things that were happening.  But as for recalling them they were los! t. They were lost in fact DURING the time  I was on the drug. On Friday I could not remember anything that happened on Thursday and before that either.  So it was NOT a good experience for me.

I have no advice for you just this experience to share. 

Sandy

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Krissy Z

To: TM List

Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 1:20 PM

Subject: [TMIC] DRUG choices-Help?

OK, I have read about neurontin, requip, and lyrica.

 It is true the neurontin seems scary, since it's mostly a seizure med. I take a low dosage and it does seem to lessen my sensations at night and help me sleep, tho not all the way thru any more.

 Requip, I am not sure of yet, It sounds promising, tho I don't have true restless legs, just numb, tingly, burning,the vibration/adrenaline feeling.....

The Lyrica, is a diabetic med? also for seizures?

So I ask, if I am not prone to diabetes or seizures, isn't there something to take milder/ safer for these nerve sensations that keep you awake at night?

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