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10/16/2007 16:06
goonybgood
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My Neurologist just put me on Neurontin. I was wondering if anybody has experience with this medication and how it affected them.

Any information would be of great appreciation. Thanks!

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10/19/2007 22:01
MaryR
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Hi, My neuro just added it to my meds too. I have only been on it for a couple of days so I haven't noticed much yet except that it makes me sleepy a little while after I take it. The sleepiness wears off a couple hours after that. I keep expecting to be hungrier because he warned me that could happen but I haven't noticed it so far. If you need more feedback feel free to come over to the NDPH support group and post the question over there. I know several other people either are taking or have taken Neurontin at some time so you should be able to get better feedback. I will probably notice more later and if he increases my dose. I am only at 300mgs morning and night.
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01/11/2008 16:45
MaryR
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An update on neurontin- I am now up to 300mgs 3x a day and I am HUNGRY. I don't notice the sleepiness so much now, but after adding in the third dose I am definitely noticing the hunger. I don't know how people can possibly get up to 2700mgs of this stuff unless this side effect wears off. I think I would gain at least 100 lbs.
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