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I was put on Neurontin to help with the side effects of discontin...

Posted at 7:43 AM on Jun 25, 2007 by pwacker, #21975
I was put on Neurontin to help with the side effects of discontinuing the use of Lyrica. Not too bad a trade off .....Or so I thought. Now I have been taking 1500 mg a day for almost a year and I want to stop taking this drug. My memory is shot, I can't find the words I want to say even for the most mundane things, my vision has deteriorated, and the worst of all has been my mood swings and sleeplessness. My family has paid a tremendous toll for this drug. Emotionally - not monetarily. I just want to stop taking this and can't seem to find any information to help with that. I know neurotransmitters have been affected and I just want to be done with this and have the old me back. I really do miss the real me. If anyone has been successful at stopping this or knows where I can find knowledgeable support please let me know. Thank you from me and my family.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 21, 2008 by gem58, #13681

I to am on Neurontin for 9 yrs!!! For 2 yrs now I've had weakness in the lower part of my legs, burning in the feet, muscle twitches, arms & shoulders burn and now my hands. Blurred vision; internal shaking & nervousness. I've had every test & seen many doctors. No one knows what's wrong with me. I'm not slowly going off the Neurontin. 900mg, 600 mg, 500,400,300, 200 &100. I'm down to 400 for 9 days now. Going to 300 tomorrow for 10 days.

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