Fwd: [TMIC] Weaning off Neurontin

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I started taking lyrica without weaning off neurontin and had no problems.  I have done so much better with lyrica.   Priscilla in TN     n a message dated 10/19/2006 1:52:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I weaned off of neurontin slowly while starting lyrica at the same time.  As I reduced pills of neurontin, I replaced them with the lyrica pills.  I had terrible headaches for pushing 2 weeks.  I know others that had the same problems, but once I was on lyrica full time, it was worth it because the pain is so much better since I began taking lyrica.  I took Excedrin migraine and it helped a lot.   Stacy ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Todd Tarno ; TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 4:47 PM Subject: [TMIC] Weaning off Neurontin > My doctor also, told me to stop neurontin and start lyrica. >   The headaches where so bad for five days, I didn't think I could stand it. Todd, et al, Neurontin is an anti-epileptic.  If you don't wean off it, you are likely to have epileptic seizures- not guaranteed, but do you want to take chances.  In many states, if you have a seizure- for any reason- you lose your right to operate any highway motor vehicle for 6 months. Many doctors know little about neurontin, other than the Pfizer representative bought him drinks, wine and a fabulous dinner, during which she squeezed his thigh and told him to prescribe lots of Neurontin so he could go to Mexico with her-- wink, wink Now you know why your headaches were so bad. If the doctor doesn't give you a schedule for weaning, ask your pharmacyst, and find a doctor who gets their info from journals, and not from a knee-pad carrying pharm. rep.. Good Luck F

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I weaned off of neurontin slowly while starting lyrica at the same time.  As I reduced pills of neurontin, I replaced them with the lyrica pills.  I had terrible headaches for pushing 2 weeks.  I know others that had the same problems, but once I was on lyrica full time, it was worth it because the pain is so much better since I began taking lyrica.  I took Excedrin migraine and it helped a lot.   Stacy ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Todd Tarno ; TMIC-LIST@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 4:47 PM Subject: [TMIC] Weaning off Neurontin > My doctor also, told me to stop neurontin and start lyrica. >   The headaches where so bad for five days, I didn't think I could stand it. Todd, et al, Neurontin is an anti-epileptic.  If you don't wean off it, you are likely to have epileptic seizures- not guaranteed, but do you want to take chances.  In many states, if you have a seizure- for any reason- you lose your right to operate any highway motor vehicle for 6 months. Many doctors know little about neurontin, other than the Pfizer representative bought him drinks, wine and a fabulous dinner, during which she squeezed his thigh and told him to prescribe lots of Neurontin so he could go to Mexico with her-- wink, wink Now you know why your headaches were so bad. If the doctor doesn't give you a schedule for weaning, ask your pharmacyst, and find a doctor who gets their info from journals, and not from a knee-pad carrying pharm. rep.. Good Luck F

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