I take neurontin on and off since 92 (another name for gabapentin.) I got used to it and it doesn't make me tired, but it was less effective over time. I get tired just from activity. And, I'm determined to stay active. It's just became harder and harder. Alot of diabetics I have cared for take it too for the burning. Most of them really resent coming to the hospital and missing a dose, but they don't seem to get sleepy from it any more either.
From: [email protected] To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [TMIC] Med Questionb Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 22:37:03 -0600 Patti, I also have been on gabapentin for 4 years now. I take 2 after breakfast, 2 at lunch, and 2 at dinner, 300 mg each = 1800mg. Started it in the hospital, so would not have been able to tell if it made me sleepy or not to start with. They had me take added amounts very slowly and I really didn’t notice anything. I am always tired, probably because of gabapentin, baclofen (at bedtime), and just having TM. I push myself pretty hard, but also give myself rest time. Give your body time to adjust to the gabapentin and then decide whether to take it or not. I feel I am being helped by it. Janice From: CANDIS KALLEY Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:55 AM To: tmic-list Subject: Re: [TMIC] Med Question Patti, I've been on gabapentin for awhile now. It does seem to help with the cold/burning in the feet along with several other things. It doesn't however take everything completely away all the time or even sometimes! There doesn't seem to be anything that does that! TM is worst than the weather in that if you don't like it stick around it can get worse! The gabapentin does seem to make me more drowsy no matter when or how I take it! I take 300 mg 3X daily! To prevent even worse afternoons, I take 300 mg in a.m. and 600 mg at bedtime! I must admit that the night sleep seems to be better! Within 30 minutes, I'm fast asleep and usually sleep 7 hrs straight thru! Sometimes this is bad because the bladder relaxes too much and in the morning I have to change the bed! TM in a way takes us all back to a 2nd childhood - learning to walk, toddling and falling, wearing diapers, changing clothes 2 or 3X daily, and changing beding in the morning! If it wasn't for all the pain, I'd feel like a 1 year old! Always wanted to do it over again but I had imagined starting back in the teens - I'd give TM up in heartbeat for a REAL BAD case of acne anyday! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patricia Cooley" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, December 4, 2010 10:39:58 AM Subject: [TMIC] Med Question On Thursday I saw a new doctor, a physiatrist (sp), that my neuro recommended. I am very impressed with him and his care which was very thorough. When I mentioned my freezing/burning and pain n my feet, he gave me a script for gabapentin. My previous neuro always said there was nothing I could take. I know many of who have mentioned it previously. I took my first capsule last night when I went to bed. This morning I feel so groggy, like I had a night on the town last night. Is that common? Will it go away after I am on it for a while? Maybe I should take it earlier in the evening so the affect wears off by morning. He has also recommend that I saw a ortho who will evaluate me to see if a brace on my bad leg would help with my balance and walking. If it helps, I am game for anything. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me. Patti - Wisconsin
