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You are correct about pills and painkillers in particular being band aids. I had both knees replaced last year. Recovery has been just great. I did take some oxygen for a few days, but then just used Tylenol for pain.
Does gabapentin require an Rx? I've never taken it, and would like to avoid drugs that cause withdrawal. Thank you.
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Yes, Gabapentin require a RX. It's been around for a long time. Brand name is Neurontin and they usually start you on the lowest dose and then go up from there. It's' given mainly for seizures to people but has some off label uses. I am only on 300mg right now. I take it at bedtime only because it does make you sleepy but have had no issues during the day. I was on 900mg prior to my surgery and weaned totally off but you have to wean off of it. If weaned off slowly tapering down I had no issues whatsoever and the lower doses I don't think cause much of an issue. It's really an individual thing I think. Even Tylenol can cause issues it you take it a few times every day for weeks and then just stop (I had more of an issue with that). Good luck to you and I hope they find the perfect answer.
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Yes gabapentin requires RX. I have empathy for those trying to get off drug if it a faction of what I experienced with it. Never had issues with pain pills but didn't take them daily.