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Anyone tried a time release medication for peripheral neuropathy?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 14, 2022 | Replies (66)Comment receiving replies
I was on 2700mg/day. It can cause suicidality. I was also on Cymbalta for pain. I wanted off much of my meds so I could try medical marijuana. I got down to a very minimal dosage of neurontin (Gabapentin) and off Cymbalta. In hindsight, I think I started suffering from withdrawal; shaking, stomach pain… Eighteen months ago I had a spinal cord stimulator inserted which has been my salvation as I was able to cut back my gabapentin in half.
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@brklimeks
All Anticonvulsants carry a warning of a potential increase of suicidal behavior (which many dispute) warning mandated by the FDA 15 or so years ago. However some seizure medications have been found to decrease suicidal behavior. Additional studies suggest 90% of suicide victims suffer from a mental illness.
I have not visited the Neurontin website. Most seem to believe 3600mg is the maximum dose of Gabapentin but that's not to say physicians can't increase the dose which is usually based on side effect tolerability.
Jake