Neurontin side effects

[creative]

I have just returned from my 2 monthly assesment by my Dr.
He is happy with my progress, will not give me anymore than one pack of strips and says I don`t need to test all the time. (That must sound like a recording on this forum) I digress..

He is not happy with my neuropathy and has prescribed Gabapentin/Neurontin 400mg daily then to 600 after 10 days.
Has anybody suffered from side effects of this medication as the list seem quite daunting?
Allan

 

[FordPrefect]

I cant say I have had this drug but I am on the successor called pregabalin, its better tolerated but it has plenty of side effects too. My only advice given that I am also on a lot of drugs that cause side effects is to be aware of them and if you have any problems at all no matter how small then see your GP asap.

 

[sugarless sue]

I have just returned from my 2 monthly assesment by my Dr.
He is happy with my progress, will not give me anymore than one pack of strips and says I don`t need to test all the time. (That must sound like a recording on this forum) I digress..

He is not happy with my neuropathy and has prescribed Gabapentin/Neurontin 400mg daily then to 600 after 10 days.
Has anybody suffered from side effects of this medication as the list seem quite daunting?
Allan

My husband suffered quite a few of the side effects, Best advice is to familiarise yourself with the side effects and take a note if you suffer any of them then discuss it with doctor. It can take over a week to get used to this drug and starting out on the lowest dose can certainly help minimise the side effects.