Posted by Ritch on November 19, 2002, at 10:32:52
In reply to Neurontin plus Zoloft, posted by Barica on November 19, 2002, at 9:42:50
> Hello,
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> My name is Barica and I am new to this forum. Not 100 percent sure how it all works, so will say sorry in advance for maybe messing up!
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> I'm a 'panic-attacker' with anticipatory anxiety, plus, I am a diabetic.
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> I have been on Zoloft for the panic attacks for the past 7 years, very, very low dose. It pretty much nips the panic attacks in the bud, not to say I don't get them.. I do! However, not as bad.
> I take Valium for the anticipatory anxiety, again a low dose and used sparingly.
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> Due to my diabetes I have neuropathy (sp). My Doctor suggested yesterday, that I take Neurontin, 300 mg, at bedtime, and after a few days increase it to 600mg. Brave old me too it at bedtime last night and wonder of all wonders, I woke up this morning! (I don't like to take new medication) I am sure it is my imagination, but I really think the pain I get from the neuropathy was not nearly as bad last night.
> Now I am going to have to wrestle with the problem of increasing the dosage to 600mg in a few days...
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> Does anyone know why I have to take it at bedtime?
> Does Neurontin help in anyway with the panic attacks? Anxiety?
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> Hope you all have a wonderful day!
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> Peace.Hi, your doctor probably wants you to take it at bedtime because it generally is quite sedative for most people and can help sleep (especially if you are having pain). There are some folks here that have taken routine doses of 2400mg/day or more. It does feel like getting hit by a ton of bricks if you take a large dose in the daytime without getting used to it first. Individual 300mg doses aren't too bad in the daytime-it took me about a week or so to get used to them. It is often used for anxiety (usually as an add-on), so in your case it might work rather well. good luck--Mitch
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