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Replies to "@jubantique @SusanEllen66 Yes that’s true. When I took it there was no time release Gabapentin. I..."
I’m not medically fluent to know what immediate release vs time release is exactly. But my general googling suggests that the Gabapentin tablet I take can take 2-3 hours to “kick in”. I worked gradually up to 800 mg 3x a day to find my optimal spot, where I’ve been about 6 years at that level. I feel I maintain a good comfort level with little if any side affects with the pills spread out evenly. I look at it as keeping the medicine flowing at an even level. In the event I miss a dose, my body usually lets me know with a low level nerve pain starting in my legs after 2-3 hours. When I finally take the missed dose, it seems to take a couple hours for my body to return to the even keel it was used to. I’m ecstatic when I realized I missed a whole dose without my body realizing it, but that’s rare. For me & my Gabapentin type, I’ve learned my body does best on the 3 even doses a day. Some can enjoy lower doses at more frequent intervals but I know that it would be a scheduling challenge for me to have more time slots. I’d work with your doctor to find what helps you stay more comfortable and stable!
Is it pain meds if this gabapentin for you? It’s a big part if my TBI anti-seized several times a day. But that meds is not helping pain on my legs - agoneit… 👍