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Does anyone find relief for arthritis in knees with Gabapentin?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Oct 16, 2023 | Replies (62)Comment receiving replies
This drug is an opiod and habid forming. It is a good pain killer but I wonder if after a while one becomes immune. 1800 mgs is a lot. Does your doctor approve? Good luck.
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This drug is not habit forming. It was made for epileptics. The only thing it does is shut you up. You can go off at any time.
Gabapentin is NOT an opiate. Please don't scare people into not taking it by spreading misinformation. I'm sure you meant no harm. I just don't want anyone to turn away from from a medication or be afraid to increase how much they are taking because they think it's an opiate. It is NOT an opiate. Have a great day!
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I had my pharmacist tell me that if it starts being not as effective that you can wean down off it then take it back up. I have actually done this prior to my knee replacement and am now taking 900mg at bedtime again. I usually wean down to 600 for a week, then 300 for a week and can go back up and t will be more effective.