Max Amount of Neurontin

I have been on neurontin, 3600mg per day for the past 3 years for the severe burning, stinging, and prickly nerve pain caused by Chiari 1.  In the past couple of months i have started having break through stinging and understand that with Chiari 1 eventually it can stop working and surgery would then be necessary.  I have heard that people are now being put on as much as 4800mg a day for this and similar conditions. Is this becoming a common practice or is this an unusual amount?   Also I have been told that pain medications such as oxycoden and narco can over long term use cause the similar stinging sensation is this correct?  Neurontin has worked well for me, I have not experienced any side effects except feeling tired but its worth it! I was started at 100mg then worked up to 2400mg, when this failed i was increased to 3600mg, hoping the 4800mg is safe as this is making my Chiari 1 manageable and delaying brain surgery!


This discussion is related to Neurontin, long term use.

[dr_simran]

Hello dear,
4800 mg of neurontin has good results but the incidene of side effects may increase.You should consult your neurologist before increasing the dose.
• The side effects of oxycodone include-shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
• seizure (convulsions);
• cold, clammy skin;
• confusion;
• severe weakness or dizziness; or
• feeling light-headed, fainting.
Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:
• nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite;
• dizziness, headache, tired feeling;
• dry mouth;
• sweating; or
• itching.
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