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Gabapentin is a schedule 5 drug (lower potential for abuse) and a controlled substance in some states. It’s primarily addictive to people who choose to abuse it. Some people use it to enhance the euphoric effects of opioids or other illicit substances. I was never concerned about it being addictive and have taken it on three different occasions, It was never effective for my seizures or neuropathy. According to researchers it's not effective in many people because they're simply not taking a high enough dose. However in some people unwanted side effects prevent them from taking higher doses.
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Yes. I developed with cancer medication taken orally. The pain is at times like someone is crushing my hands with a hammer. From taking 100 mg of Gabapentin 3x’s daily to 4 3x’s daily I was determined to get off of it for I did not like how it made me feel. I ordered wrist braces for both arms. I wore them at night. I also drastically changed my diet. I am now down to 3 at bedtime. I no longer wear the wrist braces.
Most people would want to know how you changed your diet. What foods did you eat? That is a great story? Drs should advise their patients what are the
best foods and what not to eat. I am trying to do much better with my diet.
Can someone explain to me why users of gabapentin worry enough about getting addicted to the drug. When I look it up the info I have found says it is not addictive. Am I missing something?
I guess my thought is anything that has to be weaned off of indicates you are stopping it gradually to eliminate unwanted effects. It seems very similar to addiction. I may be wrong… Goodness knows I frequently am.
I guess my thought is anything that has to be weaned off of indicates you are stopping it gradually to eliminate unwanted effects. It seems very similar to addiction. I may be wrong… Goodness knows I frequently am.
Thank you for your concern, however many medications require you to go off of them gradually so as not to be a shock to one's system. One of the medications that I take, I must do so, at least, 7 days prior to my pain injection and nothing later. God bless you carolinlv
Thank you for your concern, however many medications require you to go off of them gradually so as not to be a shock to one's system. One of the medications that I take, I must do so, at least, 7 days prior to my pain injection and nothing later. God bless you carolinlv
Got it! That makes sense…Easing off for other reasons, not just an addictive aspect. I think I got scared when I read so much about not stopping this drug suddenly without a doctor’s guidance blah blah blah, in addition to reading that is considered addictive. Others have explained that addictive can be under specific circumstances and not generally speaking. That also makes sense. I really have to stop putting so much credence in things I read. I’m getting more useful information from this group than Google has to offer for sure! Thank you for that explanation. God bless you also brotherchuckles80
Thank you. You can always contact the drug manufacturer and ask for the stats that they have on the particular drug. They keep records. I was employed for nine years and managed the copy center and we copied gazzion of pages of their clinical trials and other data.
Greetings folks. I'm 2.5 yrs. out from my last treatments of radiation and chemo for tongue cancer. I've tried many of the multitudes of alleged "cures", "stops Neuropathy in it's tracks" etc. etc. etc. Compression socks helped me, but had to go through finding out what compression I could handle. The creams out there are numerous, and the ones that provide temporary relief contain camphor, menthol, eucalyptus oil, and other ingredients. They give relief for a little over an hour before gradually wearing off. OUTBACK pain relief cream has helped me the most, but is app. $22/tube. Magnilife isn't as good, but also works temporarily and is cheaper. The OUTBACK oil is good at penetrating the skin and moisturizing. It is also expensive at $90 a bottle, but a little goes a very long way and the bottle lasts over 2 months. Finally, I was prescribed an anti depressant called CYMBALTA, that has masked the pain very well. However, with increased walking, mowing, etc. it comes back, and must apply the cream. Side effects for men are ED, and weight gain for all, which I'm not happy about, but must choose. Lastly, there are many out there social web sites with claims that simply do NOT work. Due diligence will save you $$$, don't just fall for their sales claims. Best wishes..
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Thanks Jake--very helpful Betty
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4 ReactionsI have been taking it for over ten years and I can go off of it at any time; as long as I wean myself off of . No addiction.
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Most people would want to know how you changed your diet. What foods did you eat? That is a great story? Drs should advise their patients what are the
best foods and what not to eat. I am trying to do much better with my diet.
Continue reading. Even on Google, it is listed as addictive with many short and long-term effects following its discontinuation.
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1 ReactionI guess my thought is anything that has to be weaned off of indicates you are stopping it gradually to eliminate unwanted effects. It seems very similar to addiction. I may be wrong… Goodness knows I frequently am.
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1 ReactionThank you for your concern, however many medications require you to go off of them gradually so as not to be a shock to one's system. One of the medications that I take, I must do so, at least, 7 days prior to my pain injection and nothing later. God bless you carolinlv
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1 ReactionGot it! That makes sense…Easing off for other reasons, not just an addictive aspect. I think I got scared when I read so much about not stopping this drug suddenly without a doctor’s guidance blah blah blah, in addition to reading that is considered addictive. Others have explained that addictive can be under specific circumstances and not generally speaking. That also makes sense. I really have to stop putting so much credence in things I read. I’m getting more useful information from this group than Google has to offer for sure! Thank you for that explanation. God bless you also brotherchuckles80
Thank you. You can always contact the drug manufacturer and ask for the stats that they have on the particular drug. They keep records. I was employed for nine years and managed the copy center and we copied gazzion of pages of their clinical trials and other data.
Greetings folks. I'm 2.5 yrs. out from my last treatments of radiation and chemo for tongue cancer. I've tried many of the multitudes of alleged "cures", "stops Neuropathy in it's tracks" etc. etc. etc. Compression socks helped me, but had to go through finding out what compression I could handle. The creams out there are numerous, and the ones that provide temporary relief contain camphor, menthol, eucalyptus oil, and other ingredients. They give relief for a little over an hour before gradually wearing off. OUTBACK pain relief cream has helped me the most, but is app. $22/tube. Magnilife isn't as good, but also works temporarily and is cheaper. The OUTBACK oil is good at penetrating the skin and moisturizing. It is also expensive at $90 a bottle, but a little goes a very long way and the bottle lasts over 2 months. Finally, I was prescribed an anti depressant called CYMBALTA, that has masked the pain very well. However, with increased walking, mowing, etc. it comes back, and must apply the cream. Side effects for men are ED, and weight gain for all, which I'm not happy about, but must choose. Lastly, there are many out there social web sites with claims that simply do NOT work. Due diligence will save you $$$, don't just fall for their sales claims. Best wishes..
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4 ReactionsThank you for your great post..
Sorry you are suffering
Very sorry