Question re: neurontin/nerve pain

[mmglobal]

I call it Morontin. This class of drugs is very interesting. Some people get great relief from some of them, but not others. Some people get side effects ('brain fog') from some, but not others.

I took Neurontin for a couple of years. I did get the brain fog, but it was worth it for the relief.

I asked my doctor about the brain fog and he said... "oh, it doesn't do that!"

I posted online about it and got many, many stories, like the person who found their underwear in the fridge, but didn't know how it got there.

Good luck!

Mark

[Maria]

I would give Neurontin and/or Topamax a try if the pain is seriously hindering you which it sounds like it is. I know the Neurontin was Ok for me in the beginning for a number of years w/o feeling stupid tho when that brain fog started it got pretty thick.

When I first wanted to switch from Neurontin to Lyrica my PM said he'd rather we know works for me as the Lyrica may not. I know people that cannot take Lyrica tho can take Neurontin and vice versa. So best just give it a try yourself as it's the only way you'll know.

Underwear in the fridge.. yeah.. that doesn't surprise me!!!

[ADR seeker]

Originally Posted by mmglobal

I call it Morontin. This class of drugs is very interesting. Some people get great relief from some of them, but not others. Some people get side effects ('brain fog') from some, but not others.

I took Neurontin for a couple of years. I did get the brain fog, but it was worth it for the relief.

I asked my doctor about the brain fog and he said... "oh, it doesn't do that!"


I posted online about it and got many, many stories, like the person who found their underwear in the fridge, but didn't know how it got there.

Good luck!

Mark

Doctors lie. There are a lot of drugs like Abilify that make people do crazy things like go on killing spree ala Columbine. If you want to know the truth about drugs google ask a patient. Doctors and drug companies lie.