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I am on 300mg of noroton 3 times a day I've recently been having jerking move ments in my arm and when I talk my words skip my mouth is getting ticks is this normal while starting noroton I am on it for fibomyagia has this happened to anyone ## Hello, Mary love! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. Any time you experience something so unusual and scary, you should consult your doctor. You may be experiencing a bad reaction to the medication and it might be the right one for you to take. Normal side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, mood swings and weight changes. How are you feeling? ## Neurontin gave me facial and neck tremors. It also severely messed up my voice. I have seen a Neurologist, 2 ENT'S, 2 voice doctors and hav...

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I ran out of neurontin after slow response from mail order drug company. I had serotonin syndrome after abrupt withdrawal from amitriptylene and fear this could happen again. I am having agitation, itching, sleeplessness and a feeling of crawling on my body. ## The symptoms you're experiencing can be normal withdrawal symptoms from abruptly stopping a medication. Serotonin syndrome, which can be life threatening, does not usually occur from stopping a medication, it occurs due to taking too many medications that increase the amount of Serotonin in the brain. Learn more Serotonin Syndrome details here. How high of a dosage of the Neurontin have you been taking? Learn more Neurontin details here. ## i was on cymbalta&Lyrica,then my lyrica was increased,well while being on this my ...

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Here in delhi difficult to find enzoheal tablets. but enzomac can be found easily.. ## Yes, they both contain Trypsin, Bromelain and Rutoside and are commonly used to help with digestion. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I'm taking neurontin for a pinched nerve in my foot, which occurred during surgery. I'm looking for something that will ease the pain without the weight gain & sleepiness. I just can't settle for the fact that I may have to be on this for the rest of my life. ## Elaine, how long have you been taking it? Some of the regular side effects, such as the drowsiness should hit their peak at anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks and then they should start to taper off, as your body adjusts to the medication. And not everyone gains weight on the medication, but...

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Could you tell me all of the ingredients, including all supplements, that are found in the medication known as Neurontin. I had a terrible reaction to Neurontin 8 years ago, when I was prescribed Neurontin for muscle spasms that I suffered in my legs, from a back Injury. I now have neuropathy from that back injury and nerve damage. I am interested in trying Nerve Renew, and another supplement, but I want to make sure there are no ingredients found in the products that are found in Neurontin? I do not want to end up in the hospital again. ## Hi Ron, Neurontin is actually the generic name for Gabapentin. The only other types of ingredients outside of this are binders/fillers that vary depending upon which manufacturer's version you're taking. If you happen to have a Neurontin tabl...

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I overdosed on several bottles of pills about a year ago had a seizure and layed in the floor for three days before I was found I wa dead on arrival after being flown to the hospital they did immediate surgery on my left arm and right hand due to severe compartment syndrome I was in icu for several days and almost lost my arm and both hands they pulled me off my meds after a cpl weeks and I'm still in severe pain and I don't know what to do they said pain meds wldnt help theve tryed everything except spinal cord stimulation and I keep a burning pins and needle sensation and I'm not sure what to do it never stops or gets any better I'm just not sure what to do ## Hello, Kanenky! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about what you've been through, but so glad you surv...

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I don't take neurontin and have never taken it. I have been on methadone for 8 years and have been taking urine drug screens the entire time. This past month my screen showed that I had taken neurontin, as I stated I don't take it. I take over the counter medicine for acid reflux and a sleep aid which is just benadryl. Does anyone have any ideas what would cause this to show up in my test? I have lost some of my privileges due to this showing up. Please help!!! ## The over the counter sleep aid that is benadryl shows up as a benzo. I'm I guess pretty much in the same program and have been for 3 years this month. I've been dealing with the same since January this year if you take any king of benadryl or over the counter nighttime sleep aid it will cause you to fail the on...

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I am to start my withdrawal from 2700mg of neurontin this week. I take three 300mg at morning, noon, and dinner. I had tried to go off it myself a few time, but guess I tried to do it too quickly, the pain was terrible. I have been on it for about five years for chronic pain and it doesn't work. I will go down one pill (300) every three weeks or so. I hope this will be slow enough to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Any thought on this would be appreciated. ## Hi, Wanda! How are things going? One warning I'd like to give you is that you do need to do this very slowly and carefully. Since Neurontin is actually an anticonvulsant, a rapid, sudden withdrawal actually creates the risk of suffering seizures. You've already experienced the rebound pain that can happen from doing it too...

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i need to know the answer u think it is before the night is up....please please please hurry!!!! Cause, if it don't show up on a patch drug test, then he might be able to keep himself from goin back to prison for 2 more yrs....He is a great person and has changed his ways tremendously....*MY BROTHER* HURRY HURRY HURRY ## Neurontin is an anticonvulsant, not a narcotic, so no it will not be detected as anything by the drug test patch, nor any other type of drug test. Learn more Neurontin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi...did you ever find out the answer to this question? How did the results of the test come back? I am curious about this myself...

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i am trying to help my brother out....will someone PLZ hurry and answer me????His parole officer came out to put a drug detection patch on him for a week....i know neurotin dont show up on a urine test, but would it on the patch????DOES ANYONE AT ALL KNOW????The only drug he was taking while wearing the patch was 600mg Neurotin....Thanx for ur help....... ## No, it isn't in a class of drugs that is tested for with these types of tests. Neurontin is an anticonvulsant, not a conventional analgesic like an opiate narcotic, so it would not be detected by such tests, at all. Learn more Neurontin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## PharmChem inc. offers the PharmChek Sweat Patch Device (Drug Detection Patch) for use by its customers to test for drugs of abuse. Applica...

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It was around about 10 yrs ago .... used for pain ....ppl could take them to keep from going into withdrawal....it got banned for causing heart problems....i can't think of the name of them....they were abused and kinda made u feel like when u take neurontin ## Hello, Nicky! How are you? I think you may be talking about Darvocet, which contained Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene. It was a very mild narcotic and yes, it was pulled from the market due to the risk of cardiac dangers. The FDA listed it as possibly being habit forming and it could cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and constipation. Does the sound correct?

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A dermatologist prescribed Neurontin (400mg 3x daily) for neuropathic brachioradial pruritis. Anyone else have this? I started taking it last night and took one this AM. It made m every drowsy. Does this go away in time? (It's about 4 hours since I took it and I feel less drowsy although I don't think I would droive my car.) ## Hello, Pikov! How are you? Neurontin is an anticonvulsant that can also help with certain types of nerve pain. Drowsiness can be a normal side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, weight changes and mood swings. Yes, it should taper off in severity, after about 4 to 6 weeks, once your body adjusts to the medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## At this point, I'm up to 2400 mg/day. The itching has subsided, but I've gained more than...

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How long does Neurontin remain active in your body before being excreted? ## Hello, Kevin! How are you? The FDA classifies this medication as an anticonvulsant, which is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain and dry mouth. It's half-life is approximately 5 to 7 hours and it takes 5 to 6 half-lives to be fully processed from your body, so it would be fully excreted in approximately 30 to 42 hours. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I NEED TO KNOW WHY THE DRS WON'T LET ME TAKE THE NEURONTON WITH DAVOCTE OR ANY THING ELSE, ITS JUST NOT ENOUGH ## i was on neurontin for a while, and it did no good...they won't let you take other meds so they can monitor how well it helps you..if it is for severe nerve pain, ask your md about a drug called lyrica made by pfizer ## Ijust come from my drs. office and he give me neurontin to take three times a day and ,I'm also taking lortab ever four hours for sevre back pai should i take them both at the same time. ## Did they take Neurontin of the market/IF so when?And why? ## hi, I take loratab and MS Contin and my doctor just put me on neurontin. So I don't know why you can't take Darvocet with it. Might be a doctor that just don't like pain pills. Its best to...

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I can't take any medications with sulphur in them. I was prescribed Schuessler Tissue Salts Water Eliminator Nat Sulph for swollen feet caused by increase of dosage of Neurontin each tablet contains 0.5mcg of the Mineral Tissue Salt Sodium Sulphate in a lactose base should these be ok for me to take. ## Hello, Des! How are you? Sulfur is the base for many medications. However, are you allergic to it? If not and your doctor has prescribed them, then it should be okay for you to take them. However, a sulphate is not straight sulfur, it is one of its salts. Typical side effects usually include nausea, increased urination and dehydration, according to the product information.

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I stopped neurontin on July 3, 2014. On July 7, I started itching so bad that I didn't know what to do. Does this seem like it is related? I was thinking about asking my doctor to go back on it. Would this help with severe itching and feeling scratchy all over my body? Thank you! I hope you can help me. ## Hello, Renea! How are you? If you're still itching, after several months, it likely isn't related to stopping the medication. It could happen, at first, due to chemical changes in the body, as a withdrawal reaction, but that usually doesn't last more than a few weeks to a month. Have you been using anything else new, such a soap, shampoo, or laundry detergent? Are you on any other medications? Have you consulted your doctor about the itching?

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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?!!!! ## @Rhett2100, I'm very sorry to hear about your situation with Walgreens. Miscounted pills are something you don't typically hear about too often, but to do it on multiple occasions like that is absolutely ridiculous in my opinion as ...

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My primary care physician took over my pain management from Duke University 20 years ago. I have a SCI and was in a wheelchair for 14 years but by the Grace of God have been walking since September of 2008. My medical situation is extensive and i have had two surgeries in the past seven months and in may I will have an anterior/posterior spinal fusion from C5 to my tail one and will be in the hospital and rehab unit for two months. I have been on Neurontin, Methadone, Dilaudid and Fentanyl patches for 20 years. I NEVER abused my meds or asked for extra meds. I actually took less than I was supposed to. My home was broken into January 9th while my boyfriend and I were at my mother's home. My next door neighbor is an ex cop and heard the break-in occur and called it in and came runnin...

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I have been taking neurontin without a prescription and Im also on ua's for probation. my po recently asked me about it and i told her that i wasn't. she told me they were going to run a few more "extensive tests" to see what showed up in my ua's but that it would take 10-14 days. is this possible? or is she just freaking my out? HELP!! ## Did they ever find anything out with the extensive gabapentin testing??? I'm in dire straights as well and my po is going to send the test results in for extensive testing too so yeh... I too am now freaking out!!!

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I'm on 4200 mg of Neurontin a day. How much should anyone take? I'm sleepy a lot. ## I dont fell right when I take this drug.the Dr. give me this for leg pain. I fill as if I am toatlly drunk ## It makes me fill drunk. ## Neurontin has work well for me it help with my nerves in my arm/shoulder. however i notice since my refills they gave me the off brand that don't work ## this is a drug mainlt perscribed for it's anti_seziour proberty's. GABBApentin is the generic name, is has many use's but is all depends on you'r personal brain and body chemistry TALK TO YOUR DOC! it may not agree with you ## I take 900 mg a day for trigeminal neuralga. I tried taking 1200 mg a day but it made me feel sick. 900 works for me. I have no pain in the jaw and face now. ## I tak...

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Can neurontin give a false positive for cocaine in a urine drug test? ## Neurontin contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, it is an anticonvulsant, which has also been shown to help certain types of nerve pain. And no, it is not known to cause false positives for any other drugs. Where you taking anything else? Even over the counter medications? ## This is for a family member. He was taking alleve and nyquil for tooth pain (possibly). He did have a root canal a few days later. Thanks for your response. ## Maria, had he had anything done to the tooth, prior to the root canal? If the dentist used anesthetic to numb it, then that could explain the false positive. Some of the anesthetics they use are distance relatives of cocaine and could cause false positives for it. Aleve has been kno...

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