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Chronic Pain | Last Active: May 8 11:08am | Replies (99)
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@melinkay
I first took Gabapentin titrating up to 3,600.
But since it didn't help my neuropathy or seizures I stopped taking it.
I never had problems starting or stopping meds.
Later I was put on 900 mg for another problem but it didn't help either so I stopped again. And years later once again (1200 & 1800 mg) but again it was unsuccessful. I once read Gabapentin is helpful only about 30-50% of the time. I also took Lyrica since it's supposed to be more effective. But it never worked for me either.
Take care,
Jake
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@jakedduck1
Actually I just remembered being told a few weeks ago, by a friend-Dr. that one reason Gabapentin is prescribed is that, as a non-opioid, there is no fear of addiction or worse.
I get that but Drs. do seem. to really push Gabapentin too much. Yes, I have also read that it does not help for so many patients.