Posted by Harvester of Eyes on October 6, 2003, at 18:06:34
In reply to Re: Neurontin and Skin Rash? What?, posted by SpreadDaALoha on October 6, 2003, at 17:28:09
> I don't think there's much concern about Neurontin and a rash. I think that's Lamictal. Also, my doctor told me that Neurontin does (in a way) have some type of effect on Gaba or something like alcohol. Also, I knew someone who relapsed into alcohol abuse after quitting Neurontin, but he didn't realize that possibility at the time. Neurontin has mild disinhibitory affects on me and relieves anxiety. I am thinking of going back on it at high doses. However, I hate its short half-life.
I stand corrected. It is Lamictal that has a risk for rash. Neurontin has an unusually mild side effect profile.
It's notable that Neurontin has aspects of pain alleviation. Many drinkers use alcohol to mask chronic aches and pains.
My assessment of Neurontin is like many drugs, it can be your wonder drug or not be at all right for you. Most of the success stories seem to be anecdotal, not clinical, so it is hard to say what is going on, but I could kiss the ground that it helped me stop drinking.
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