Posted by Brad on January 02, 1999 at 14:30:06:
In Reply to: Neurontin posted by Liz on December 31, 1998 at 21:54:59:
Hi, Liz
I am currently taking Neurontin for severe discogenic
pain. It is a wonderful drug. I was in a current cycle
of Cluster Headaches when I began taking this drug.
The result has been an almost complete disappearance of
my clusters. It is amazing! I have suffered with
clusters for over 13 years. Neurontin is not tolerated
by everyone. Although it is a very safe drug. My main
issue with Neurontin is somtimes it makes me a little
dizzy. But, I am used to it by now and it is much better
then the clusters. It has also greatly help with
my sciatica leg pain. It is becoming a drug of choice
for many chronic pain patients.
I was very concerned about the risks of taking this drug
and from what I have read it is very safe. It first came
out for individuals suffering with Epilepsy. Used as an
anticonvulsant.
There is some good info on neurontin at the following
web site:
http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqnurtn.htm
Another word for Neurontin is Gabapentin.
Another web site is: http://www.priory.co.uk/focus8.htm
Take Care, Brad