Question 1

what do you advise if i'm on 100 mg of gabapentin once a day at night is it okay to drink while taking this if i don't take the dose that night?

Accepted Answer

No: Gabapentin (Neurontin) is an anticonvulsant and analgesic drug. It was originally developed to treat epilepsy, and is currently also used to relieve neuropathic pain.  It has been used "off-label" for many other conditions.  Alcohol and gabapentin are dangerous when mixed together for a variety of reasons.

Question 2

i was shot 11 years ago and it left me with great pain. i'm taking gabapentin tab 800mg and it is not helping my pain at all. what else can i take?

Accepted Answer

ContinuousNeuropathy: The continuous neuropathic pain disorder is among the most difficult chronic pain syndromes to manage. Depending upon the site of damage, neuropathic pain syndromes are classified as central, peripheral or mixed. If this is the case combination of systemic and topical approaches
is recommended. Cognitive behavioral therapy is important in your case.
Neurontin 800 mg/day is a very low dose.

Question 3

can i take airborne while taking gabapentin?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: Since airborne contains vitamin b and c it can be taken with gabapentin.

Question 4

could someone take gabapentin while taking anti-depressants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is safe: Granted, Gabapentin does cause drowsiness, dizziness, and weight gain, which some anti-depressants cause, and the two together might make some of this worse, but Gabapentin has virtually no drug-drug interaction potential, and should really be very safe, if tolerated well.

Question 5

how long does neurontin (gabapentin) take to take affect pain wise ? taking for neuropathic symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Quickly: Gabapentin (brand name neurontin) will be effective in about an hour after taking the first dose and lasts about 6-7 hours.  If you have constant pain, then you will need to take it three or four times a day.  The dose that patients need varies a lot, so if the medication does not help after several doses, call your physician to see about adjusting the dose.

Question 6

i am taking gabapentin 100mgs for anxiety. how long is the effectiveness for one pill. i can take up to 3 a day.

Accepted Answer

Short half life: Gabapentin has a half life of 4-8 hours. Gabapentin is indicated for neuropathic pain or seizures and there are other options if anxiety is the only concern.

Question 7

for how long it is safe to take neurontin (gabapentin)?, i'm on 2400mg daily since more than 2 years ago. i'm suffering a chronic pain due to a sci.

Accepted Answer

Forever: You can take it indefinitely.

Question 8

how many days does gabapentin take to start relieving headaches (taking 100mg a night for first 3 nights, then 100 2x/day, then 200 2x/d, up to 400 3x/d)?

Accepted Answer

Hard to predict: It has to do with your metabolism as well as your responsiveness to Gabapentin. Hopefully you will respond somewhere in the next week or so without developing side effects.

Question 9

my dr recently put me on neurontin (gabapentin) for migraines. along w many other meds.i am an rn, and i'm very hesitant to take this pill. any knowledge will help?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: It will be best to see a neurologist who specializes in headache treatment

Question 10

taking 2400mg gabapentin 3x per day, for 2-3 months. how do i taper off? how many mg per day should i drop? how long should the taper take? taking for mood. want to get off asap. what is the best way to get off of this?

Accepted Answer

: Presume your dosage is 2400 mg total per day, but highest effective dose is but 1800 mg!  Sudden stopping could result in seizures as a potential risk.  You will need to contact your doctor, inform of your desires, and be supervised with a slow and steady taper.  Do NOT do this without supervision and assistance.  Expect a slow steady process will be smooth and safe.

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I am taking gabapentin 100mgs for anxiety. how long is the effectiveness for one pill. i can take up to 3 a day.

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For how long it is safe to take neurontin (gabapentin)?, i'm on 2400mg daily since more than 2 years ago. i'm suffering a chronic pain due to a sci.

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How many days does gabapentin take to start relieving headaches (taking 100mg a night for first 3 nights, then 100 2x/day, then 200 2x/d, up to 400 3x/d)?

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My dr recently put me on neurontin (gabapentin) for migraines. along w many other meds.i am an rn, and i'm very hesitant to take this pill. any knowledge will help?

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Taking 2400mg gabapentin 3x per day, for 2-3 months. how do i taper off? how many mg per day should i drop? how long should the taper take? taking for mood. want to get off asap. what is the best way to get off of this?

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