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Gabapentin, Savella, Lyrica and Cymbalta?
Ok, I have heard of all of these medications and I realize that everyone is different. I am currently being tested for all kind of muscle disorders and autoimmune disorders so am pretty sure that soon, I will be told to take one of these medications (I already have CFS). I am just wanting some feedback as to how they affected you and the mg that you take. My primary wanted me to try Savella w/o my test results back yet - waiting on the tests from the rheumatologist, but after reading that other post about Savella, that scares me. I have a friend on Gabapentin (which I believe is Neurotin sp?). Any advice? I want to be prepared because I have found that doctors do what works for them and I like to know what I am up against. I also take Clonopin, Verapamil for my heart, Potassium and Synthroid.
Thanks for any advice!
Thanks for any advice!
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Soulmate,
I just read this, did not realize you had replied back in Feb. Thank you for answering. I am currently weaning myself off Gabapentin. I do take Cymbalta, low dose, no issues, so will stay on that. I hated Savella. I haven't heard of Modivigil. I will look that up. Hope you are better now.
I just read this, did not realize you had replied back in Feb. Thank you for answering. I am currently weaning myself off Gabapentin. I do take Cymbalta, low dose, no issues, so will stay on that. I hated Savella. I haven't heard of Modivigil. I will look that up. Hope you are better now.
I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and have tried several different meds, all of which make me extremely tired and confused. I cannot function on the meds they have prescribed. I just want a medicine that will not make me tired or confused. Any sugestions would be great.
Morning, just read your post. AllI can say is I also have CFS. I take Modivigil for that as well another sleep study ordered for mask which ALL tell me works wonders. I was on Gabapentin but when I started seeing pink dots gured my dose was too high and wanted off. I have been on just @ ALL meds youmentioned. I am now OFF cymbalta, Savella... I take Lryica , just started, oxycodone,fentinol patch for I guess so far this is ok, sadly some things were "misplaced" so suffering totally the past few days.Pain Doc Monday. Good luck! If I had to pick between Cymbalta and Lyrica, I choose the second. Gods Speed...
GABAPENTIN COULD REALLY HELP YOU BECAUSE IT'S SUPPOSE TO HELP WITH NERVE DAMAGE BY SETTLING THE NERVE DOWN SO IT DOESN'T ACT UP TOO MUCH. AT LEAST THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN TOLD, I AM ON GABAPENTIN AS WELL AS OTHER MEDS FOR FIBRO AND OTHER HEALTH ISSUES. IT REALLY DOES HELP ME OUT A LOT. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU, AS ALWAYS PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR FAMILY DR FIRST BEFORE TRYING ANY NEW MED, A RHEUMATOLOGIST MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU OUT AS WELL. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
I am 49 years old and I suffer from lower lumbar disc herniation and spinal stenosis. I take Vicodin for the lower back pain and I also suffer from peripheral neuropathy. The right leg and feet with the hot burning and needles and pins feeling. Gets real bad at night time and I can't sleep. So will Gabapentin 400 mg 3 times a day help me?? Or should I take something else
Please someone give me some info. Thanks Scotty
Please someone give me some info. Thanks Scotty
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Well, you are completely right...it's hard to know how each medication is going to react with your body chemistry. Gabapentin and Neurontin are the same med- you are correct. Neurontin is the brand name. I found Gabapentin and Lyrica to be very similar, but Lyrica is stronger at lower doses.
I have tried Cymbalta as well and didn't like it. I had trouble with my GI system. I had diarrhea the whole time I was on it and I became incredibly depressed. I too am very anti-Savella because of some of the negative stories I've heard, because I know my body and the people who had negative responses tended to have things in common with me. I mean in terms of how they reacted to other meds.
I have heard really wonderful stories too about Savella- don't get me wrong. *With your heart condition though I would be a bit leary of Savella.* I have heart palpitations and take Potassium daily as well, so that is my main qualm with Savella. I also have had bouts of atrial fibrillation.
I know that you have CFS. Anti- Seizure meds tend to work well with the FM and CFS diseases in my opinion because they target the nervous system, but Lyrica and Neurontin (Gabapentin) can make you drowsy. Most of the anti-seizure meds can.
I take Topamax, which is another much stronger anti-seizure med used for migraines that helps with pain too at higher doses. My doctor told me I would become sleepy on it, but it has actually given me energy, which I LOVE. I have noticed that it has acted this way with others too. If you do try Lyrica or Neurontin and they don't work for you, you could always ask about Topamax. I have TONS of info about it and I wouldn't mind sharing my experiences with you. Feel free to PM me to if that works better for you. Take care.
-Dusty