Question 1

is long term use of gabapentin for relief of peripheral neuropathy a good idea?

Accepted Answer

Gabapentin: In general, Gabapentin is well tolerated and used safely long term. But as with any other medications, it has potential side effects such as mood disturbances, dizziness, fatigue, leg swelling, low white cell count, low platelet count, and renal failure. In rats, pancreatic cancer is reported. It should be used with caution in chronic kidney disease and should not be stopped suddenly.

Question 2

what is a good med for peripheral neuropathy?  i can't take gabapentin.

Accepted Answer

Not major problem: Many choices including Lyrica (which may be tolerated better than gabapentin, but also consider Horizant and Gralise).  Might try Cymbalta, Savella, (milnacipran) amitryptyline, but may benefit from lamotrigine, levetiracetam, other tricyclics or even SSNRI's.  But maybe find etiology of neuropathy and treat cause directly.

Question 3

does gabapentin prevent peripheral neuropathy from getting worse?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Gabapentin can help control the symptoms of a peripheral neuropathy but it is less likely to really alter the ultimate course.

Question 4

can low dose 100mg gabapentin cause peripheral neuropathy, and if discontinued would it go away? taken for about 10 days

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Gabapentin is a medication that helps support the nerve cell membrane. That low dose probably didn’t much improve or worsen you problem. If you have peripheral neuropathy you may need to be on a higher dose to help the symptoms

Question 5

what is the average dosage of gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Varies : Usually 600 mg three times a day. More or less, depends on tolerance to side effects.

Question 6

was prescribed neurontin (gabapentin) 1200 mg  a  day.  does it help releive peripheral neuropathy  symptoms  and  how long does it take to have an effect ?

Accepted Answer

Helps relieve sympto: This is average dose.  Neurontin (gabapentin) helps peripheral neuropathy.  If partially helpful, and without side effects, consider increasing dose.  If not helping, consider change to different medicine.

Question 7

i take gabapentin 300 mg twice a day for severe bilateral peripheral neuropathy pain.  is 900 mg a day safe for kidneys?  i'm stage 3, pkd patient.

Accepted Answer

Yes : Recent studies suggest that 1800 mg is the most ideal dosage for most purposes naturally if a smaller dosage is working so much the better the drug is not nephrotoxic.

Question 8

i am 84 and was diagnoed with peripheral neuropathy 6 months ago.  gabepentin did not aree with me so i am taking nothing and am getting worse. help ?

Accepted Answer

Try other medication: There are a number of other medications that can help neuropathic pain. Amitriptyline, nortriptyline, venlafaxine, Pregabalin and duloxetine are all potentially useful.

Question 9

can i take cymbalta (duloxetine) and gabapenten together for sudden onset peripheral neuropathy of the feet. what is the usual dose that cymbalta (duloxetine) startsvto be effe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Neurontin work well together for treatment of peripheral neuropathy symptoms. Especially if the symptoms are painful. The dose of Cymbalta (duloxetine) usually starts at 30 mg goes up to 60 in a week or two and can go as high as 120 mg. My experience for  neuropathy pain is that most people and up on 90 mg. Good health

Question 10

md recommended i change from neurontin to lyrica (pregabalin) for peripheral neuropathy. should i expect to have decreased feelings of numbness in toes and feet?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Both similar in their actions. Lyrica (pregabalin) newer. Both mildly effective. May or may not help the problem. Maybe some natural products such as Alpha lipoic acid may be helpful.

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Does gabapentin prevent peripheral neuropathy from getting worse?

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Can low dose 100mg gabapentin cause peripheral neuropathy, and if discontinued would it go away? taken for about 10 days

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Was prescribed neurontin (gabapentin) 1200 mg a day. does it help releive peripheral neuropathy symptoms and how long does it take to have an effect ?

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I take gabapentin 300 mg twice a day for severe bilateral peripheral neuropathy pain. is 900 mg a day safe for kidneys? i'm stage 3, pkd patient.

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I am 84 and was diagnoed with peripheral neuropathy 6 months ago. gabepentin did not aree with me so i am taking nothing and am getting worse. help ?

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Can i take cymbalta (duloxetine) and gabapenten together for sudden onset peripheral neuropathy of the feet. what is the usual dose that cymbalta (duloxetine) startsvto be effe?

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Md recommended i change from neurontin to lyrica (pregabalin) for peripheral neuropathy. should i expect to have decreased feelings of numbness in toes and feet?

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