Posted by dove on December 7, 2001, at 10:13:45
In reply to Re: I hate Neurontin's short half-life » pat c., posted by JohnX2 on December 1, 2001, at 20:33:23
I too take Neurontin, and I use a x4-5 per day scheduling. I'm a fast metabolizer. Although the longer I'm on a med the more stable it seems to become in regard to its half-life.
I've been told that Neurontin has a one-time dosage roof of 300 mgs-600 mgs, and going over that amount in a single dosing has very little positive effects. I try to space all my meds around a 4 hour period, though the Prozac isn't included in that regimen.
My daily regimen includes Neurontin and the following: Klonopin, Serzone, Amitriptyline, Prozac, and Adderall (6 med total).
The TWO worst culprits for giving me withdrawal symptoms (like the *real* detox withdrawal sensations), are missing my Serzone by 1-2 hours, missing my Neurontin by 2-3 hours, and missing both meds at once within one (1) hour.
Short half-life's can be useful when cleaning up for a med change, but for maintenance therapy, it's a pain in the arse!
dove
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