Neurontin and sex drive
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February 18th
2005
5:08 PM
I have been taking Neurontin 800mg for nerve damage in my right lower leg and upper left arm for multiple gun shot wounds. It burns when taking also cuts down the pain but kills my sex drive and have me drowsy and have to chase it with coffee to go on about my day.
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November 14th
2003
10:36 PM
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!
December 29th
2002
3:21 PM
I have a sexual dysfunction from neurontin (I think). I started taking the drug 3 years ago for anxiety and it worked for the most part however, I just was married. I am unable to enjoy sex and this all began when I started the med. I am 33 and don't think my sex drive is supposed to diminish now. I have been lowering the dosage but I am still having the same problem. Anyone else have the same?
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5:35 PM
I am 38 and taking it for TN with the 1st and 2nd branches affected. At 600mg I noticed mild hyperactivity. This subsided but was not enough to alleviate the pain. At 900mg I had an increased level of hyperactivity with about 2 weeks of sleepless nights. This also eventually subsided and the pain was gone. This was good for approximately 6 months. Then the 3rd branch started up and I was told to increase the level to 1200mg/day. The hyperactivity was worse. Then came the fits of crying for no reason (I NEVER cry). I gained 10 lbs. and much anxiety. I came close to driving my vehicle off of a bridge but made it to my mom's house where I feel into a crying fit. I couldn't remember where I left anything and this was affecting my work. It got so bad I was having my husband drive to work because I couldn't concentrate and almost had a few accidents. I completely lost my sex drive which was horrible. This all happened within 2 weeks of increasing it. I know it is not good to just quit taking something but I had to. Within 2 days I was getting better. I am now on 700mg which is not enough to help with the pain.
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