Posted by Wendy B. on October 22, 2001, at 16:08:47
In reply to Re: why neurontin? » Mitch, posted by sar on October 21, 2001, at 21:55:19
> dear Mitch,
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> thanks for the quick response. the first few days i took neurontin i felt very chill--kind of floaty and relaxed...then nothing. impulsivity hit a frightening high last week (but lots of alcohol was involved, hard to separate what's natural and what's drug-induced) and i became afraid of myself.
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> a friend of mine just started depakote and she felt floaty for the first few days, but now nothing. if it's subtle, it must be *very* subtle. prozac made me feel like a healthy little kitty opening my eyes for the first time.
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> i've skipped a lot of doses of neurontin (usually the third nightly dose, because i drink) and have not noticed any difference...of course, maybe that's part of the problem.
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> thanks so much Mitch,
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> sarSar,
See above, Mitch and I have a discussion going on neurontin dosing, with KrazyKat Kelly and Susan chiming in now, too.
The impulsivity-control is why you are on the neurontin higher dose. You were having hypomanic episodes. Repeat: "I was having hypomanic episodes, I was having hypomanic episodes..." etc., etc.......
Also, don't skip doses, sweetie. You can't tell if it's working if you don't stick to the regimen.
Needless to say, you are definitely NOT supposed to drink on Neurontin. Seizures may occur, and both alcohol and neurontin are CNS depressants. Not good...
love, as always,
Wendy
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