Question 1

how much gaba would you need to equal 300mg neurontin (gabapentin) for pain?

Accepted Answer

Not equivalent: The two substances are not equivalent; one would not replace the other.  If having difficulty with Neurontin (gabapentin) or pain, please work with your physician.

Question 2

im taking apo-gabapentin for pain at 300mg 3xa day. its it normal to have delayed thinking and trouble concertraiting and remembering things?

Accepted Answer

Dose related?: The dosage of Gabapentin may be too strong. Consult your physician about reducing the dosage.

Question 3

if i had an adverse reaction to gabapentin for pain am i likely to suffer the same fate with cymbalta (duloxetine)? i know they work differently but still worried

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Cymbalta (duloxetine) and gabapentin are different classes of medications with different side effects. However, good to tell prescribing doctor about medications you did not tolerate and why. Some people are more sensitive in general to meds. Keep track of your responses.  Discuss your concern with prescribing doctor. Ask what side effects might occur and what to do in that event. Take care.

Question 4

take gabapentin for pain.  1) is it an opioid?  2) could it have caused recent bowel blockage?    93 yrs of age

Accepted Answer

Gabapentin: Gabapentin is not an opioid. Constipation is an occasional side effect. Your pharmacist can give you specific information about this medication,however. Don't discontinue it without discussing this with his physician.

Question 5

is neurontin (gabapentin) effective for pain control?

Accepted Answer

Neurontin (gabapentin): Neurontin (gabapentin) or Gabapentin is anti-seizure medication.  It is effective for nerve pain or neuropathic pain.

Question 6

gabapentin for nerve pain. can it be taken as needed? pamphlet says not to stop taking med w/o seeing dr but was told to take as needed

Accepted Answer

No: Gabapentin should be taken every day as prescribed by your doctor to manage chronic pain effectively. Your doctor may make an adjustments according to your individual needs.

Question 7

am trying neurontin (gabapentin) for nerve pain. ideas to stay awake?

Accepted Answer

Neurontin (gabapentin): What is the dose of neurontin (gabapentin)?. How many times a day?. Any other medications?. Please clarify.

Question 8

does cymbalta (duloxetine) work better then gabapentin for nerve pain ?

Accepted Answer

Cymbalta (duloxetine): Both medications are good but they are different. Cymbalta (duloxetine) works on 2different sites than gabapentin. Both are recommended in chronic pain.  If you have not had success with gabapentin this maybe an option.

Question 9

i am considering taking neurontin (gabapentin) for nerve pain.does this medication have a history of causing weight gain. i read that it did.

Accepted Answer

Gabapentin, yes: Possible weight gain. Unfortunately, doctors often do not address this when prescribing medicine, despite weight gain being very troubling for the many patients. Gabapentin differs from most other anticonvulsants, because it has minimal drug interaction potential and is not metabolized in humans. It is used for both paroxysmal and continuous neuropathic pain (nerve pain) conditions.

Question 10

thoughts on gabapentin for nerve pain? why does it have withdrawal effects? i am nervous to take this medication. other ones to ask dr about?

Accepted Answer

It is good: but it does cause withdrawal symptoms. But, equivalent medicines do it too. If you need it, do not hesitate

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How much gaba would you need to equal 300mg neurontin (gabapentin) for pain?

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Im taking apo-gabapentin for pain at 300mg 3xa day. its it normal to have delayed thinking and trouble concertraiting and remembering things?

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If i had an adverse reaction to gabapentin for pain am i likely to suffer the same fate with cymbalta (duloxetine)? i know they work differently but still worried

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Take gabapentin for pain. 1) is it an opioid? 2) could it have caused recent bowel blockage? 93 yrs of age

A member asked:

Is neurontin (gabapentin) effective for pain control?

A member asked:

Gabapentin for nerve pain. can it be taken as needed? pamphlet says not to stop taking med w/o seeing dr but was told to take as needed

A member asked:

Am trying neurontin (gabapentin) for nerve pain. ideas to stay awake?

A member asked:

Does cymbalta (duloxetine) work better then gabapentin for nerve pain ?

A member asked:

I am considering taking neurontin (gabapentin) for nerve pain.does this medication have a history of causing weight gain. i read that it did.

A member asked:

Thoughts on gabapentin for nerve pain? why does it have withdrawal effects? i am nervous to take this medication. other ones to ask dr about?

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