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I've been on neurontin for about 3 years. I take 2400mg per I ha...

Posted at 10:36 PM on Nov 14, 2003 by donnadybdal, #3227
I've been on neurontin for about 3 years. I take 2400mg per I have all of the ill effects mentioned above plus one more. My vision is impaired 40 % worse than when I first started this medication. I would have to say that I too am very frustated with this medication now. I have short term memory loss, weight gain, chest pain, constipation, swollen extremities, no sex drive, headaches, excessive feelling of euporia, depressed, and much more. The one thing I can say is that it did help the problem for which I was prescribed. Chronic neck pain/spasms. Go figure!
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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 23, 2008 by sickofbeinsick, #7545

Got a question, how do you deal with it? I wasnt told I would blow up like a balloon. I hate to even see myself in the mirror now.Packed on the pounds, and swollen everywhere, dont really even recognize me. Do the effects go away? What if I stop the drug, will the weight leave with it? I'm terrified. I am very sick, in alota pain, doesnt leave a chance for me to excercise, so I am very careful what I eat. Since I began this med before christmas I have put on 20 pounds.ALSO I have these horrible involuntary movements, gerking of my hands, that makes me break things, and eating in public a challange. Doctor is adiment that I take these drugs, I dont wanna. where are you on yours? You keep taking it or wien off?
Praying for an answer,
Dusty

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