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I have been taking neurontin for 6 months as a result of shingles I had in May. I am taking 600 MG per day. Is it safe to get a flu shot? ## Is it safe to get a flu shot while taking 2100 mg. of neurontin a day? ## There are no issues that I am aware of, but you should always double check with the person administering the flu shot to be sure. It is always best to make sure they know all medications that you are currently taking. The FDA warns that the flu shot may cause soreness, redness, and swelling at the site of administration. Thus, it is best to rub it for the day, or two, to help prevent unabsorbed vaccine from building up in a bolus under the skin. Has anyone else been on this medication and had their flu shot?

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Neurontin (Gabapentin) has shown up 2-3 times on my daughters urine drug screens. I know she is not taking them. I will pay for a hair test if it can go back a few months and pick up neurontin to prove these urine tests are a mistake. ## The only lab I know that would have a hair drug test for Neurontin is national medical services in pa. Was the test your daughter took a urine dip test, like you use at home, or was it an actual lab test?? Which drug gave a false positive?? Any time a drug is positive it should be sent to a lab for GC/MS confirmation. Did your daughter sign a chain of custody form and initial a sticker that goes over the lid of a urine specimen container?? If not, the specimen could have been mix up with some other person specimen. ## I have to agree, this is not a medi...

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One of the contraindications while taking Neurontin is using opiates such as Hydrocodone (Vicodin) and Oyxcodone (Percocet). The opiates potentiate the effect of Neurotin by 14%. With Morphine, it increases the effect of Neurotin by 44%. My husband was on Neurontin at 900 mg a day (taken in three doses). At that time, he was not taking much of his pain killer, Oxycodone (Percocet), maybe one 5mg dose a night. My husband was originally took Neurotin for shingles nerve pain. His doctor decided to increase his dose of Neurontin to 1800 mg per day (three equal doses). Before that time, my husband increased his Oxycodone to two 5mg tablets before bedtime and another 5mg tablet about four hours later. Upon the increase in Neurontin, my husband started to experience some adverse effects. These...

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I have been taking Gabapintin (Neurontin) for fibromyalgia pain. Although it has worked well I have gained close to 35 pounds. Does anyone know of a anti-nerve pain pill that does not cause weight gain. ## There is really no way a doctor or anyone else can know ahead of time how any medication can affect anyone. They can only assume that it will be effective based on medical records, current health, age, what the condition is, whether or not any other medications are being taken at the same time, etc. Any of these factors as well as others can affect how you respond to this drug. Personally, I think if you are able to do so, that a significant change in diet and exercise habits would prove to be effective. From what I can tell, the medication you are taking may cause cravings and/or pro...

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I am flushing them down the commode. I started yesterday at 300 milligrams of neurontin. I had two doses today. I was on percocet 10 mg for 4 months due to a spinal fracture and edema. I had slammed into an object and broke my nose, but the MRI also showed a spinal injury. After reading about all the side effects and experiences of other patients on these medications, i'd rather take the pain. ## What side effects are you concerned about? Perhaps those can be addressed to help you feel better/safer about taking it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight gain. Additionally, please do not flush medications. That causes contamination of our ground water.

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I do not take lyrica. I received a letter from my doctor saying that I must be getting lyrica from someone else, violating our agreement. I do take neurontin. But I do not take lyrica. Help!! What would cause a false positive for a drug I do not take? I need to know by the 28th of june for my next dr.'s appointment. I also take methocarbamol 750mg, benicar, lorazepam, lipitor, nexium, hctz, effexor, b-12, biotin, advil pm, low dose aspirin, hydrocodone-acetaminophen 10-325 and zyrtec. I have one kidney and no spleen. Can you help me?

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I am in Recovery for 8 years 7 months from a severe opiate addiction. I abused painkillers for nearly ten years. I underwent rapid opiate detox. I was given Neurontin upon discharge for the residual withdrawal to combat agitation, mood swings, irritability etc; After 30 days, the rx ran out and I didn't see the need to refill it. After all, it wasn't giving me instant gratification. However, when I stopped taking it, I began go from crying uncontrollably to dangerous road rage to nearly killing my husband throwing a blender at his head. So I went back on it. I've been on it for almost 9 years. I have never abused it or taken more than prescribed. If anything I've titrated down or taken less but have never been able to get off. Two doctors that know of my history of addic...

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I was talking Gabapentin 400 mg capsule orange and white but after 5 years the store change to Gabapentin 400 mg orange brown i don't know what to do because I loss weight with orange white and i don't want to gain weight i was 290 I'm at 220 do you think i may got the wrong one ## This is a generic medication, so whichever one your pharmacy carries may changed, depending on who was offering the cheapest price, at the time they needed to restock their supply. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes. What are the markings on them? That is what would enable me to check more information for you. Can you please post back with this information? Thanks!

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Our doctor prescribed neuronton for my husband, he has had 2 strokes plus dementia.She has now taken him off the medication.I don't understand why? He was doing so well on it to my knowledge.He was doing things for himself with little help from me. Such as dressing himself, showering by himself while I standby. He'd have me print out our names etc.to relearn.printing out our names. He would even go.as far as getting out his weights for a little exercizing.To me he is now back.to square 1. Upset& confused! ## Have you discussed this with his doctor? Did she prescribe any other medications? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Neurontin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood swings.

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i found neurontin 300mg and buspirone 10mg, why is he taking these? they were prescribed to someone, but the label with name has been torn off. My sons not prescribed these at all. Wondering what they are doing to him? ## Hi neurontin i am told people take with opiates to intensify their high. Buporine is suboxone which is to help with withdrawal and suppose to help cravings for opiates. Not a good combination of medicine to mix im not a Dr but have family that are addicts . Best of luck ## Hello, Carol Ann! How are you? I'm happy to clear this up for you and provide information on these medications. Neurontin contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that's also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and mood disorders, but it is not a narcotic an...

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Upon taking Neurontin, I had an immediate change in colon issues. Constant gas inflates my belly to the point it is distended. When I pass gas, there is the WORST sour stench. Every fart I've let off has been exactly the same since the gabapentin has been in my system. When I do finally have to crap, it is loose, gooey, and is impossible to squeeze off. I'm in the bathroom for way too long, trying to force it all out (major strain). Then when I wipe, I have to spend so much time trying to get the messy poop residue off my o ring. Gross but a major issue. ## You know, I've been on 1800 mg on Neurontin just over a year now, for pain in my head I was diagnosed with a psuedotumor-cerebri....I also had my gallblader out 9 months ago and since then have everything you describe, go...

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For quite some time now, I have counted my Pills from Walgreens and the Count Was Short a few times already. Now I'm short on Neurontin Pills I didn't Count; And I'm Short Of My Pills For A Few Days!!!! Which means I have to do without my Medication for a Few Days and To SUFFER because they MISCOUNTED MY PILLS NO TELLING HOW MANY TIMES!!!! I've thought other Prescriptions were SHORT COUNTED in the Past...BUT NOW I HAVE TO DO WITHOUT SOME OF MY MEDICINE FOR SEVERAL DAYS!!! WHAT CAN I DO TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM WALGREENS PHARMACY?!!!! ## You will need to start counting them there at the counter, unfortunately. I don't use Walgreens anymore. ## Hello, Rhett! How are you? If it's just Neurontin, you should be able to get it refilled a few days before it's due. It ...

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My daughte is on neurontin for epilepsy,she also has an arachnoid cyst and an aneurysm. I found out she has skipped three days of doses( I counted her pills). How bad could this be? ## Hello, Pitbull mommy! How is your daughter doing? If she's taking it to prevent seizures, then you need to stress to her the importance of taking it all the time, as prescribed. Missing doses, even if someone doesn't have epilepsy, creates the risk of seizures. Since she does have epilepsy, her risk of having a seizure from skipping doses is even higher. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and mood swings. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have always never been able to focus IR concentrate. When I went to a drug rehab when I was ALOT younger th...

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Recently my dosage has been increased from 300mg to 600mg.Getting crampy calf muscles and pins and needle sensations in my feet and hands.Any ideas out there,can this Drug cause this? ## Hello, Jamesie! How are you? It is normal to experience more side effects, when going to a higher dosage of a medication. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and mood swings. However, side effects are usually transient and should go away in a few weeks, once your body gets used to a new medication. If they get severe or linger after about 4 to 6 weeks, you should consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I had hand thumb pain and leg foot pain and neck pain does it is because of side effects with neurontin 400mg ## This medication is usually used to treat nerve pain, though it can also help with mood disorders and seizures. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain and mood swings. What condition are you taking it to treat?

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How long is nuerotin 800mg in your system ## Hello, Pamela! How are you? The FDA classifies Neurontin as an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. It has a half-life of 5 to 7 hours, full processing time is usually anywhere from 5 to 6 half-lives, so that would be about 25 to 35 hours. Is there anything else I can help with? ## you can help me on temazapam if you want lol Same ? how long

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Just wondering if Neurontin will turn up in a newborns Mecomium? I have been on them for years for fibro. Since being pregnant my doctor has told me to stop taking them and I just can't for the pain. I know that it isn't scheduled or a controlled substance. But I'm still very worried. Please somebody help! ## It isn't that it's a drug they are going to check for, after the baby is born. I'm thinking your doctor told you to stop taking it due to the risks it can cause to your baby. The FDA has placed it in pregnancy category C, which means they've found evidence of fetal toxicity, they explain it as being delayed ossification of several bones of the skull, vertebra and limb. Other abnormalities in newborns have also been noted in animal studies. It would be be...

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want to know the mg of g31 oval neurontin ## This tablet contains 600mgs of Gabapentin, the active ingredient in Neurontin, it is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Do it work like a oxyodone or not cause i have a pain in my leggs

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I am going to take 100 mg neurontin twice a day and .5 mg xanax and 30 mg remeron at night. How would be the best way to take them ## I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I'm clear on exactly what you're asking. Do you mean when you should take them? How you should take them, such as with water or food? Or something else that I am missing entirely? Learn more Neurontin details here. Learn more Xanax details here. Learn more Remeron details here. ## When you should take them. Should they be spaced out such as taking the xanax between the neurontin doses. ## Ok I will make this as quick as possible. I have been on 1 to 4 mgs of subs for 2 months and taking 2 mgs of either klonapins or xanax all at around 6 am every day for the 2 months. Was in treatment and clean for 33 days before...

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I took Neurontin back in January 2014. I took the lowest dose for 4 days. I got severe face and neck tremors. Those eventually went away After seeing a Neurologist and medication. What has not gone away is my severe voice problem. Neurontin has ruined my voice. I have been to a Neurollogist, 2 ENT'S, 2 Voice doctors and have been to speech therapy on two separate occasions. If you look under Pfizer Neurontin side effects you will get a very detailed list of side effects including my side effects. I would never suggest anyone take this medicine because there are so many side effects and you don't know which ones you will get. And like me you don't know how long they will last. Remember mine started in Jan 2014 and I don't know if I will ever get my normal voice back. It r...

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