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Long-term use of Neurontin
by sickandtired1959, Apr 28, 2008 12:42PM
I've been taking Neurontin for 9 years for Fibro. A neurologist prescribed it. I take 800 mg at night and 400 mg in the morning, and sometimes, 400 in the afternoon if I need to be able to go somewhere at night. I tried to get off of it and I was back in bed again in pain and extremely fatigued. I decided quality of life was better than quantity. What are the long term effects of its use? Is it possible that it may trigger Alzheimer's?
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The long term effects of Neurontin are still not known completely. However, Neurontin is a relatively safe and effective treatment for pain. Many patients with painful neruopathy have used Neurontin for many years. Typically the side-effects include somnolence, dizziness, and imbalance. Since you have been using Neurontin for 9 years, there does not seem to be a problem continuing it, even at a slightly increased dose.
Also, Neurontin is not known to be triggering/escalating Alzheimer's disease.
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Neurontin (Gabapentin) in dosages up to 2400 mg/day have been well tolerated in long-term clinical studies for upto 6-8 weeks.
There have been no major side effects with its long term use.
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