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Shingrix and peripheral neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 12 1:36pm | Replies (530)

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@sunnyflower

@dont yes, this is true, there are many patients who take over 3000 mg believe it or not! The key is usually to take the medication at three different times in a day. But always check with your doctor first! Many blessings, Sunny flower PS: I get relief from Gabapentin but have horrible side effects which I hate! And I am at a very sub-therapeutic dose compared to many people at only 6 to 800 mg per day total.

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Everyone reacts differently to gabapentin; I was originally prescribed 100 mg. 3xday but I couldn’t remember anything after 1 day so I cut back to 1x at bedtime and after almost 3 yrs. have increased it 2 times, now take 300 mg. at bed (sometimes 400 if having a flare) and I am good for 24 hrs. I read somewhere that less is more with gabapentin and that has been true for me. It seems like most drs. like to start off prescribing a regimen of 3xday when it may not be necessary. I have noticed my neuropathy has worsened over the last few months but I prefer not to increase my dosage because of the memory problems. Helen