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post Jun 9 2008, 11:22 AM
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Sorry for perhaps a duplicate posting.

Just started neurontin ( love the name) a few days ago. I have I guess treatment resistant depression mostly and probably a good deal of anxiety than I care to admit too. Been awhile since have the gumption to try another med since I felt like I've tried them all sometimes with awful overcomes.

This is my third day on neurontin, I am feel very unfocused, slightly dizzy but calm and maybe a little more depressed. A quite a few years have passed since I've been through this but when would these first side effects dissapate?

Has anyone here had pretty positive results with neurontin and depression? I realize that these might come in a few weeks.

Thanks for any encouragement.

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post Jun 9 2008, 11:56 AM
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It can take a couple of weeks for anxiety symptoms to dissipate. If you give the medication a fair chance it might make your life better.


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I've been on Neurontin/gabapentin (800mg 3 times/day) for years. For me, it is used to control the tremors associated with Parkinsonism and as a mild mood stabilizer (in combination with a stronger stabilizer). The FDA no longer approves Neurontin as a psychiatric medication. It's working well for both conditions.

Side-effects usually go away in about 2 weeks. If the SE's persist and affect your ability to function, contact your pdoc. Meds can take up to 8 weeks (maybe dose adjustments during that time) to receive full benefits.
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Hi,

I take nuerontin as a mood stabilizer and for anxiety. It seems to do okay - it definitely helps me sleep
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