I really wish you were my primary physician. Having grown up surrounded by medical professionals your age, all retired or gone now - I know a great doctor as opposed to those only in it for the $$ nowadays. You're old school medicine, more knowledgeable and articulate than the younger generation physicians - I need you now. Glad to have found your fantastic, detailed videos. Thank you.
What a gift this doctor gave to the world before his passing. Oh by the way here’s a giant database of unbiased clinical knowledge I’ve amassed over my entire career completely for free with no commercials before I go… pretty amazing legacy
gabapentin is the tenth most prescribed drug in the unites states, so yeah there’s going to be a lot of misinformation and false studies done on it. worked very well for my anxiety, sleep, pain and overall function.
@kobebryant-cl7ul they start you on 300s or even 100s if your unlucky... but 600s or 800s are the best I think the pills work better its an amazing medicine and such a good option vs opiates that have withdrawal and the works and I'm a recovering addict it's changed my world and I'm very grateful for it.
It was prescribed to me for Neuropathic pain, unbearable headaches. It certainly helps. Also helped a lot with pain in my feet caused by nerve damage from alcohol abuse. I'm now proudly 1 year sober and I still take it because it is a nice anti - anxiety " chill pill " and it helps me get more done and I'm generally a more pleasant person to be with. Amen
I take it for my nerve damage. It keeps my nerves from “firing off” and I have been on it for the last 10 years. It has helped me substantially and I am very grateful my Dr. prescribed for me.
Beth Campbell you are lucky. I took both for nerve damage after cervical surgery and got zero relief from my nerve pain. All the combination of the different drugs prescribed to help with the pain causes me heart damage, now I have double problems.
So CueGon oh I’m so very sorry. Yes I am blessed in a lot of ways, and this medication is part of just one of my blessings. I wish you all the best too. Chronic pain is not for sissy’s that’s for sure!
Beth Campbell I take it for nerve damage after surgical removal of phalanges in bilateral baby toes. Thank goodness it helps otherwise I’d never b able to sleep at night. It had got to the point I couldn’t even lay down with feet on the bed.
Works remarkably well for me, for my nerve damage related to amputation. I would like to get off it all together, but the nerves in my limb are way to active for me to be able to sleep when I am not on the medication. Even at as low a dosage as 200 Mg, it works remarkably well.
I had a skydiving accident. Broke my sacrum in 5 pieces, herniated two spine disks, broke both legs etc. Without Lyrica I couldn’t get out of bed. The electrical activity in my right leg hurts so much that after a while I end up drenched in sweat waiting for the next shock in anguish. Thanks to Lyrica I ride and train 4 horses daily.
As an MS patient with burning legs, Gabapentin has really helped me. I started on a low dose and slowly and gradually moved up to a dose that works. Yes it is large, but well within the safe limits. I know when I miss a dose or two because my legs will be on fire. Like many drugs, what works for me may not work for you. I've tried cutting back, but the pain strikes again.
Yes and in 9 years you will be dead or close to it, Welcome to genocide of America bye big pharma. over 400,000 American's died from opiates and cocaine from medical companies, thats a higher rate from cocaine addiction on the streets. THE DUMB FUCKING ARSEHOLES INTHE JUSTICE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN PROTECTING THESE GENOCIDAL BIG PHARMA CULTS FOR 40+ YEARS.
Thank you for your opinion. Please don't get me wrong, I am not pushing big pharma as the panacea to solve humankind's needs. I am disgusted when profit comes before people. However I also cannot deny that the medical machine has provided me with a degree of relief at times.
@@crunchypeanut7554 Very quickly. I was having a nervous breakdown and in under a week I was dramatically better. I also went on Lamotrigine as a mood stabilizer but that was a ramp up. My results might not be typical and it doesn't work for everyone. But for me it's been a profound life change.
I have spinal ostiosis!! And it helped me greatly!! I would have so much pain in my spine which would go down to my legs and it would be hard for me to walk because of the pain!! But when the Dr. Perscribed that medication for me, in less than 5 min. I felt great!! I was able to walk normal it took so much of my pain away and I had a much better ability to stand up streight without hurting!! The only side effect that I have ever gotten from it and I have been taking it for 3yrs., Is I do get just a little drowsy but I can control my sleep and still fuction until I am safe at home to take a nap!! It to me, is a miracle because I had got to the point where I couldn't get out of bed because of the pain in my spine and legs!!
@@sylviadominguez8327 Yes,.. I am scheduled to have surgery in September of this yr! Pray for me! I know that God’s hand is going to be working through the Sergeant’s hands! He is an excellent Dr. and once I heal from the surgery He promised that I will be good as new, and won’t have to deal with pain anymore,.. and can go back and do all the things that I use to do as far as activities are concerned! I can’t wait!🙌🏻❤️🙏
Almost instant relief of acute nerve pain and as a side benefit helped lift chronically low mood that other meds never touched...definitely worth a try.
As with any drug it can be abused and most if not all continue to build tolerance until you start taking such a massive dose that you cant handle not taking it anymore. The withdrawal is grueling slow and in my opinion worse than benzos and opioid narcotics combined! Not saying should never be used but always be informed because this drug will make 100% dependant
I normally don't comment on videos but after reading the comments I felt like it would be beneficial. I'm 23 years old and I've been on gabapentin for about 5 years now. I've been prescribed multiple controlled substances which I never had any problems with as far as addiction (which is said to be more likely in people under 25 years old). I started at I think 400mg 2 times a day. Quickly went up to 3 times a day. Then went up to 600mg 2 times a day. Then went up to 600mg 3x a day. Then went up to TWO 600mg pills (so 1200mg) 3x a day. Overall that would be 3600gm a day. In the beginning I felt no effect from the drug besides a small relief from my joint pain in the morning (which it was prescibed for along with anxiety) so I wouldn't even take it regularly. Once I was taking the 600mg I started taking it regularly. Then I felt like due to the joint pain I needed it 3 times a day. Then my anxiety worsened and I felt like I needed more than 600mg 3x a day. Ive been taking the 3600mg daily for about 3 years and last year I tried to go off of it. I weened off of it as the doctor instructed and I noticed my anxiety get worse but they assured me that it would go away. I was unable to leave my house to walk to 10ft to my mailbox. I wouldn't answer the phone. I couldn't even communicate to people via messenger online. I felt overwhelming fear and my body ached constantly (which I didn't even blame on the gabapentin considering I have very bad/unusual musculoskeletal problems for my age and have for years). 4 months later I still couldn't leave my house and none of these "withdrawals" had lessened. I didn't feel any of the typical physiological symptoms associated with withdrawal besides the "fight or flight" that came with anxiety and it was constant. NOTHING like the anxiety I experienced when I was prescribed the medication. I went back on the medication at the 3600mg daily JUST to continue on with my life. When I first started taking gabapentin I felt like it was doing good things for me. Admittedly not a lot, but I felt like it was making a difference until like 50 (not exaggerating) medications I had taken previously including psych meds, nerve pain medications, muscle relaxers, etc... I thought it was doing great things for me until I actually looked up the entirety of the side effects that other people were experiencing (not just the proven side effects listed on the paper you get from the pharmacy). And I was amazed to see the connection. What I thought was just my other illnesses developing were actually side effects other people experienced from gabapentin. Is it better to be on a medication you think is good for you and less risk than other medications, only to find out what its doing to you and realize you're unable to go off of it? If anyone has any advice for medications used to ween off of other meds, PLS let me know. (I've tried med marijuana and I'm personally not a fan so that suggestion is out!) My doctor says there's no such thing but I think thats BS. Always question your doctor. I understand they went to school for a very long time and they are licensed to do this but what a lot of us don't know is that our doctors largely get paid through SPONSORSHIPS with pharmaceutical companies. Meaning, they get paid to prescribe us certain medications that might now even be good for our diagnosis. A lot of our doctors don't even know how to recognize the side effects caused by drugs they prescribe (can you imagine having to remember all the information about the body/illnesses that they have to AND remember everything drugs do on top of that?), and so when we come in with a "new complaint" that is ACTUALLY just a side effect, we get put on ANOTHER drug to deal with that side effect. I know having health problems is very stressful on top of day to day life, but do not trust your doctor to know everything/tell you everything. Do not put your health in someones hands unless you've known them your entire life. Be cautious and try and educate yourself as much as possible because sadly enough the medical field is "not what it used to be" if that's how you want to look at it....
I am a pharmacist and was completely fooled, I read the literature before I started taking this drug and the literature dose not even begin to warn how awful the drug is. And the FDA does not even know what it does. So we in the medical field we cannot try to figure out if there is an antidote. No, marijuana does not work, you thing it does but the side withdrawal effects are just delayed a little. I completely understand what you are going through, I am fearful this hell drug is a life sentence.
When VERY SLOWLY. knock 50 mgs off every 10 days/1 week or whatever is comfortable for YOU. it effects everyone different. It will take awhile too so just remain calm and wean slowly. Going to fast is dangerous....as you already found out.
Gabapentin withdrawal is alot worse than narcotics withdrawal. It's like Xanax withdrawal plus exaggeration of your symptoms that got you prescribed for in the first place. I'll take morphine withdrawal any day of the week over gabapentin withdrawal. Lyrica is a potent gabapentin for the most part... stay far away.
@@jameslink6623 Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my comment. Its been years since I posted it but I still get notification when people reply to it (typically patronizing me, as you could probably see if you read the other replies) and it always upset me. I was treated like I was crazy by "professionals" and I was also treated like I was crazy in the replies to my comments. I had my thyroid checked many many times over the years due to other health issues and illnesses that run in my family (everything always came back perfect on my test results). I weened FAR slower than the people in the comments keep recommending. I weened 50mg every 6-8 WEEKS. I also studied pharmacology for 3 years. So I genuinely am so grateful that you took the time to respond to my comment with such compassion and understanding. Im 26 now, turning 27 soon, and the best the doctors could do for me was switch me over to 200mg Lyrica 3 times a day. I take it 2 times a day now but that was the best that I could do. I was hoping that getting older might have changed some things for me so I tried to ween off of the lyrica twice with no luck. Its funny, I was prescribe some of the most controlled substances over the years and some of them I took for 2 or 3 years before going off of them. Cold turkey (I know I know, bad. But I never wanted to be reliant on any medication). Never had an issue or any side effects besides minor discomforts that were to be expected. I recovered within a couple weeks MAXIMUM every time. But with Gabapentin/lyrica I just cant. Ive done a lot of research and I think there is ONE thing that can help and that is something called Evolutionary Herbalism (you might be interested in it, theres a book on it thats very easy to digest, a FANTASTIC read. Its by Sajah Popham). If you're a skeptic then I agree it seems...."wooh-wooh" on occasion.... but I have seen many individual who suffered YEARS and years from EXTREME health issues cured by this method of herbalism. Its a LOT of information, a lot of history, a lot of studying the constituents of each individual plant, how they function in the body, how they function together, etc etc etc... I'm not advanced enough to treat myself of my dependence on Lyrica and my core/root health issues yet but so far I have cured several of my other health issues. I take 2 different medications now (the lyrica and cambia, before I was taking 13 different pills a day) and Im grateful for that but... still awayiting the day I can finally flush this lyrica down the toilet!!!!!!! Thank you again for your kindness and understanding... It really means a lot when for YEARS people treat you like you're crazy (even when you're digging up all the evidence that supports the fact that Im not!)... I hope you're well and I hope one day we can see a difference in the healthcare system!!!
My wife had chronic pain when gamma globulin (an anti-biotic cocktail) injection infiltrated her sciatic nerve. Since she is allergic to narcotics, the doctors tried gabapentin to help her sleep. The next morning, she fell out of bed as she tried to get out of bed. Now, she has chronic vertigo (persistent-chronic (24-7 silent migraine). It took her a month to re-learn how to walk; can't stand for longer than 15 minutes at a time; can't discriminate between speakers in a crowded room; and can't drive anymore. She used to be a master website programmer. Today, she only plays 2D games, and crochets; on total disability from the Army. Big pharma swears it's not the gabapentin; (bullsh*t).
Lol your story is the bullshit. Even if she did somehow get all that from one dose of a particular drug (lol absolutely not) that's a cute anecdote is all.
I was given this drug for pain in my neck due to C3 bone spurs. It took away the pain and was wonderful. After awhile I started to forget things, like misplacing the keys, forgetting my pin code at the ATM machine. When I had a doctor appt and forgot where the doctor was located, I knew there was a problem. Explained this to my doctor, he immediately took me off the drug weaning me off it gradually. I had mild withdrawals like getting cranky, and not sleeping well. But eventually that went away, my memory came back, and all is well. Gabapentin took care of the pain but the side effects were not worth it.
I had internal shingles and the pain is still there. Gaba works great for me and keeps me from having to take too much ibuprofen. I'm very thankful that my doc prescribed it for me.
@@RedRose4141 I couldn't walk, had pain on my left side from my belly button all the way to my back. Even the slightest touch on my skin was so painful. Went to the doctor, and he diagnosed it. I believe he said 10 out of 100 will have it internally and I was one of those. It lasted for a very long time, over a year, although that initial agony gradually got better. I guess not too many people get shingles internally. Gabapentin helped, along with lots of ibuprofen and Tylenol. I still feel it occasionally.
Melinda C for Shingles and Diabetic Neuropathy it can be a life saver. But doctors prescribing it off label to avoid prescribing other medications is bad. Most people don't know of they take opiods, benzodiazepines, sleep meds and muscle relaxers gaba combined is dangerous and you can stop breathing in your sleep.
@@RedRose4141 It was definitely a life saver for me. I have more nerve problems than shingles, and I've never been on high dose. These days, I don't even take it every day, and it never bothered me to take less or to take none. But I have it just in case I need it. I don't see why anyone would abuse it, as it doesn't have any "high" that I could ascertain.
Melinda C I'm right there with you in that I can't relate to it being addictive like for a feeling of pleasure. But they are now seeing many do abuse it because they like the drunk feeling it gives them. I actually cannot stand how it makes me feel. I'm so sorry you went through the agony of shingles. I am planning on talking with my doctor about the shingles vaccine of my insurance will cover it at my age. Breaks my heart when I've seen people with shingles.
Gabapentin is a miracle for my anxiety and mood. But I’ve been on it two years and I’ve gained at least 40 pounds. Has anyone else gained a massive amount of weight on this drug and been unable to lose it?
I’ve been on it for a couple months and i gained a few pounds that helped after coming off more serious street drugs about a year ago. Now I want off of it cause I took it in generous amounts over the counter cause the medical sites downplayed it and now I’m reading horror stories on here. Been there done that with intense physical dependencies. I blame myself for not thinking it through having gone through the opioid epidemic and the lies of big pharma. I was on the higher side of the safe dose and have dipped my feet in the water of wd and it’s not straight up horrible like Xanax or heavy opioids but it is uncomfortable. Wish me luck on my taper and it shouldn’t be too bad if you were taking it as prescribed and taper but just know ive read shit here that scares the fuck out of me who’s been on multiple heavy downers. Don’t mean to scare you just saying
Thank you for sharing your experience with Gabapentin. It's great to hear that it has been helpful for managing your anxiety and mood. However, weight gain can indeed be a challenging side effect associated with this medication for some individuals, as you've experienced. You're not alone in this concern, as many others have reported similar experiences. While Gabapentin can be beneficial for certain conditions, it's crucial to be aware of potential side effects like weight gain. It's understandable that experiencing such a significant change in weight can be frustrating and concerning. If you're struggling to lose the weight or have concerns about its impact on your health, it's essential to discuss this with your healthcare provider. They can offer personalized advice and potentially explore alternative treatment options or strategies to manage the weight gain effectively. In addition to consulting with your healthcare provider, making lifestyle changes such as adopting a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity may also help mitigate the weight gain associated with Gabapentin use. Remember, your well-being is paramount, and it's essential to address any concerns you have regarding medication side effects with your healthcare team. They're there to support you on your journey to optimal health and wellness. Take care, and I wish you all the best on your path forward.
taking 300 mg every 6 hours for spinal stenosis. pain is about 25% of before without. can actually function pretty well now. getting MRI in a few days. then hope for minimal invasive surgery. love this drug. don't believe all you hear from this guy or others. hardly any side effects i notice.
I think he is negative because as he states, 85% of prescriptions are off label use which means unlike you most people use it for unintended problems and these people are more susceptible to it’s bad side affects
I have only been taking this Gabapetin for 2weeks. My doctor prescribed me 100mg first so I took that for about 3 days and then up 'd the dosage to 300mg but I only take 200mg. I have back problems that is causing pain & spasms in my back due to pinched nerve and I have 4 boldgng disks. I also am taking Meclizine & methocarbamol. My doctor have me all this to take. Now I have already been having blurred vision, headaches, dizzy spells, nausea, vominting, hot flashes and almost passing out before taking the Gabapentin & Meclizine. Now everything has gotten worse. I have had and MRI on head done very recently as well as X-Ray on back and waiting for MRI to be done in back. I told my doctor about the increased pain as well as the increased dizziness, nause, vomiting & headaches and that's when she up the dosage of Gabapentin from 100 to 300. I feel I should no longer take the meds but I'm in so much pain. Should I stop taking the meds bcuz I can't handle the increased side effects of which I was Lready
Took this for a few years. At first it was good for my neuropathy and then the dose wasn't effective. Increased several times and that's when the trouble began. Bad vision problems and extreme brain fog. When I weaned off, it gave me very dark and disturbing thoughts and I had bad mood swings. I'd never touch this poison again!!
Gabapentin has everything a doctor could want in a medication. 1) It is not a controlled substance; 2) It is not an opioid; 3) It is not a benzodiazapine. It is only lacking in one area: Efficacy. My doctor now prescribes Placebo for me which is also completely lacking in efficacy but also completely devoid of side effects. Now that virtually every medication that is not OTC is off limits (most doctors might at well throw away their Rx pads and try to pay off their med school loans by directing patients to Ayurvedic herbal supplements and Tyleonol) I predict that Placebo will be the most frequently prescribed medication in the U.S. before long. As always, only your doctor can determine if Placebo is right for you.
There is no drug called "Placebo." A placebo is by definition a substance that has no effect, except that some people imagine that it's having one. Think "sugar pill." Research "placebo" on the Internet. Unless you're joking?
Well, the doc seems to take a hard line on this one, but Gabapentin changed my life. It's prescribed for social anxiety, and without it I feel like I'm trapped in a box. It has freed me from crippling anxiety, it allows me to work and socialize, and the only side effect I've ever experienced was some slight clumsiness. So, while the doc is definitely right in his presentation about a lot of things, I have found it to be personally highly effective.
@@mschmuck2 Well, this is the reply that's making me stop dead in my tracks. Finally received some medication for crippling anxiety (dying from airway metastasis), and the doctor settled on Gabapentin and Buspirone (haven't tried the latter yet). I've been taking 300mg 1/d as opposed to her script of 3x/d. I've had it for past cancer surgeries, and I do recall a bit of a rebound when tapering down. I'm not going to ramp up anymore... time for a few days of 100mg/d followed by every other day until I'm off. This drug is a no-go.
Well now doctor will now I have to tell you that this is a wonderful explanation and video of appointments terrible drug in my opinion I had no idea though how out of control prescribing of this very ineffective and highly damaging drug was I appreciate what you do sir and thank you thank you I wish I would have seen this before my mother passed you could have saved her. Being completely terrified of your last days due to a extreme delirium from a sudden withdrawal she did use this drug prescribed for 10 years and she was definitely taking the maximum dose because of hospice they just took her off of it and she had a complete break with reality but I digress and once again I appreciate you and what you do thank you
I have been taking Gabapentin for many years for non diabetic neuropathy. I take four 300 mg capsules for a total of 1200 mg. per day. I take one 300 mg capsule approximately every 6 hours. It has helped my pain considerably. The pain without the drug would be a 9 and with Gabapentin a 4. The side effect that I get is a little light-headedness and a little foggy thinking. So I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Im the same ......i now do a ketogenic diet with gabapentin ....i cut out sugar @ wheat ..my brain is sharp ...check keto out ive never felt better ..look up dr berg or dr berry ...
It was prescribed for my MS too. They knew that I was on a myriad of drugs at the same time. Opiates and fentenyl. They almost killed me. I no longer trust the big pharma drug pushing doctors. ALA (alpha lipoic acid) is a natural supplement that helps neuropathic pain much better. I'm now off the opiates as well. Many in my MS groups have had greater success using ALA as well. I wish you success in your search for relief and improved mobility. 🧡
Im an alcoholic or at least in the pattern to becoming one and I feel like gabapentin really helps me with the cravings, i only take 600 mg day sometimes just 300 mg is this okay?
Just like with so many things in society, we have tiny little minority groups just like mice that roar behind making policys that affects millions of others.
Try not to project what you don't like about yourself onto others. That's not nice. Not being nice is bad. You should be nicer to the other kids out on the playground. Alwight wittle one?
I am trying many different ways to take this medication for benzodiazepine withdrawal through a taper via the Ashton Manual. I noticed right away that the right dose is going to take a lot of trial and error. I noticed no 'high' like effects (my metabolism is very odd) and too many side effects. I believe it helped RLS and akathisia at night. I believe it gave me TMJ as a side effect as it comes and goes during the intermittent dose (jaw pain, clenching, odd tongue feeling, can't swallow well). It interacted with clonidine, antihistamines, and THC. Gave me insane waves of odd head pain if I took it with those medications. It seems to take over an hour to work, only lasts about 3 to 4 hours, and gives rebound symptoms immediately. Tapering off can be BRUTAL. Some say it is worse than any other withdrawal. There needs to be a cheaper version of the ER form in many different doses. This drug is like throwing darts at the CNS and seeing what it helps and hurts. In my opinion, this should be a last resort for anxiety and benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms and not given for longer than a few months. the cycle of dependence and tolerance becomes the epidemic. If you have nerve pain or seizures, I believe it may help but not for all as everyone is different.
@@KT-ie6vf I went off gabapentin for months then recently just got on it (not on benzodiazepines anymore). My jaw pain came back if I didn't take a dose and so did the RLS so.
@@dongately2817 oh yeah i was on about 6 to 7 a day for a bit but 4 for years starting at 19 to 25. It took me over a year of hell and I am still not normal. It even made a brain tumor form the dopamine and stress (not even kidding, that can happen) My doctor told me not to listen to the specialists saying the medication was bad. It was an absolute disgrace what that doctor did to me. I thought the medication was like Adderall where it makes the people who need it act fine and the people who didn't act super high (which is true and not true). Stay safe!
@@XenoTravis - I see people taking it casually and I warn them but most just shrug it off. That withdrawal was bad enough to clean me up pretty well - good luck and stay safe
At 2:55 WHAT?? The doc said "So that basically means means that if 15% of the people got 50% improvement, that means 85% of the people didn't even have noticable improvement of their pain." No, it DOESN'T mean that. If 15% of the people realized a 50% reduction in pain, then that LOGICALLY means the remaining 85% would have realized ANY reduction of pain from 0% to 100% EXCEPT 50%! However, we understand from common usage of this type of statement that the remaining 85% would have realized LESS THAN 50% pain reduction (i.e. 49% or less).
Saved my dad from the extreme pain associated with shingles. Only side effect was the strange change in his personality. He turned from melancholy sadness to giddy and happy...and a bit too uninhibited with his conversations with the nurses! We lowered the dose and the behavior subsided. 😅
@@denisepaulsenful Please don't give it to your husband as a substitute for depression. He may flirt around with the women in your town, not just you, and its not designed for that.
Is it better or worse then oxycodone doc?...oh and 1% of patients on oxycodone abuse that specific medication?..does this include all the heroin attics or nah?
My husband is 66 years olds, he had big major low back surgery, the surgery damaged left leg and foot's nerve. It mad his left leg and foot hurt all the time, he took gabapentin 1,200 mg 3 times a days for 2 year. Yes, all the symptoms that he said it is true.
Robert Hausman Its ok when you need it. I need gabapentine sometimes when the insomnia is horror. After 3 nights without sleep I take one or 2 capsules 600 mg. 🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️
I’m taking 200 mg a night for anxiety & sleep (so I’m really taking way more but spaced out at least a few days so it works better). How much is a good amount to ask my doc for that won’t seem like I just want to eat em all?
I have moderate neuropathy, it is a life saver for my pain. I have noticed no side effects to worry about. I think most folks are so hung up on getting high they abuse everything they can get their hands on. Use to be glue and paint huffing, now it is prescription drugs.
Back in the day you could order drugs and syringes from JC Penny catalog and Coke really had Coke in it. There's a history of prescribing these drugs and then realizing they've only created stronger ones then ban them again. No one should suffer such intense pain.
I’ve had nerve pain for one and half years and surgery and take 150 mg of Pregablin only thing it’s help is sleep some nights. Burning in leg and feet hasn’t improved. Do you recommend something for nerve pain?
I've had a prescription for codeine 3 for 10+ years, with my usual refill pattern being 60 pills every 90 days for multiple chronic pain issues. Recently my neurologist switched me to Gabapentin. At first, I was told to take one 300mg capsule a day and to work up to one 300mg capsule three times a day. After taking the first dose I went into an intense vascular migraine within 60 minutes and vomited some hours later. The migraine stayed for four days with no additional dosages and eventually went away late in the evening of the fourth day. During this time I could barely find words while talking, speech was slurred and I could barely take myself to the bathroom and back. I reported all of this to my doctor and he reduced my intake to 100mg capsules and again tried to get me to build-up to a three times a day goal. I followed this and went four days on one 100mg capsule and then went up to two capsules a day (200mg/ per day). That evening some hours later the symptoms re-emerged. Again, I went off it and everything went back to normal about 48+ hours later. I'm sharing this because my doctor is insistent so far that this medication is the ideal replacement for painkillers like codeine 3. Yet I can care for myself on codeine (care for myself = bathe, feed self, move around house and leave house with supervision) yet I so far cannot cope well enough to do these things while on Gabapentin. I've been reading up online about this medication and it seems like this is being pushed heavily by a lot of doctors as a replacement for a lot of different painkillers. I am not an expert, but I find it very concerning that this seems to be gaining a lot of traction before there are more studies about it's long-term effects easily available to the public. For reference, this is list of my conditions; Mild Cerebral Palsy, multiple back injuries (deformations; widen spinal canal, misshapen vertebra), IBS (caused by cerebral palsy, it seems), chronic migraines (vascular and non-vascular), seizure-like episodes (recent development; appears non-epileptic / tied more to increased pressure in head), endometriosis, eczema.
Porcelain chips hi i was on it for a year and a half.It really honest help me a lot with the nerve pain but after i start on having really bad thoughts of i just want to die i just want to kill myself i dont want to live full stop.When i said that to my pain doctor she took me off immediately.
I am taking 1200 m daily for after pain of shingles which I had an outburst in Sept 21, 2018. It is now Feb 2019 and I am still experiencing pain which I had on 20% of my body, leg, head, groin area, abdomen, under breast area, half back. Still can't wear bra because it hurts, even my underwear still hurts around my waist, get sharp pains around my abdomen. Will this pain ever stop?
It never worked for me even at high doses. Nor do I do well with any antidepressants. Give me ultram or tramadol . On naproxen now and the doctor wants me to switch to Tylenol prescription strength. Tylenol does nothing for me.
I take Gabapentin for several different issues. It really works very well for me. I have been on it for 5 years. I have never tried to stop my dosing,increase my dose, or have ever suffered any withdrawal in missed doses. My dose is 900 ml. Daily. I have no side effects.
@@IThinkImJudgeJudy69 Sorry, I wasn't replying to you. I was replying to the person who said there were no side effects. My suggestion to that person is that the dose they are taking will dull their awareness. Hence it is probably more accurate to say they don't notice any side effects, rather than that there are none. No issues with what you're saying except that for some people, opioids are probably safer. The problem with opioids is addiction and overdose. If one is careful what they mix their opioids with and not prone to addiction, the opioid is a cleaner drug that is safer IMO.
@@IThinkImJudgeJudy69 Medical schools receive a large part of their funding from pharmaceutical companies. I wouldn't go there if I wanted to learn anything useful.
Wow,I found out much more from this Dr and I'm in a living he'll at present as I have been on Gabapentin for just a year,not for pain,for sleep,and I was going up and up as they didn't work after awhile.I become terribly suicidal and begged three Drs to help me,NONE did,and one was an Addiction Dr, who told me I can take as many as I like,they do no harm.I got very upset. Well no help so I went cold turkey on my own.I suffer Grand Mal seizures that at present are controlled,but coming off cold turkey was important as I have cirrhosis and my extremities swell,as does my face,and I have put on 4 kilos,in a year.I don't eat much either.I already believe I have ascites so also swell,so double swelling.My LFTs were nice and normal,to last year,and suddenly took a hike up,for no reason.When I heard you mention LFTs rise and liver issues, I was not happy with my GP giving this to me to begin with.Just too many side effects and coming off it is he'll.I have had restless leg syndrome suddenly ON THEM,that's recent too.This drug is is evil and i took 5 times 300 mg last night just to sleep,as the night before was 4 x 300mg wasn't working...tonight 1 x 300mg and haven't slept yet,as I don't sleep till 2 am don't know why and on these sleep all day and so depressed I wanted to kill myself...sadly no one takes my feelings seriously so I'm going off this gapapentn ASAP..my Dr has put me in a living he'll and not helped me come off THEM either....3 Drs seem to think they are fine to take..well they are not,as so many people are suffering because of this...THANKYOU for this very informative video Dr
annemarie stannard stop it i had thoughts of killing my self as well and my doctor took me off it.if you go on line and really check it there's thousants of people saferd from this because of this pill.show it to your doctors and they have to learn to listen to patients.they dont know everything.
I took myself off of 13 different drugs. Many crazy doctors prescribed massive doses of 13 of them for 30 years and I’m in a living hell right now. I think I might have to be hospitalized but with this Corona scam going on I don’t want to go there because they are killing people. I thought I was dying this morning. None of them ever told me about the side effects.
I take this medication for nerve pain due to a spinal cord injury. When I started it, I noticed I had less brain fog and I felt more present. I told my doctor and he said I wonder if you’ve been having mini seizures? I don’t know, but I can tell when I miss it for a while the brain fog comes back. I’ve chosen myself to go off it for a while every now and then. I don’t know if that’s beneficial or not but that’s what I feel comfortable with. It also helps with the nerve pain quite a bit.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Gabapentin and how it's been helpful for managing your nerve pain following a spinal cord injury. It's encouraging to hear that you've noticed improvements in your cognitive clarity and overall presence since starting the medication. Your decision to communicate with your doctor about these changes is commendable. It's essential to maintain open communication with healthcare professionals to ensure your treatment plan aligns with your needs and goals. Your doctor's insight regarding the possibility of mini seizures is valuable and highlights the importance of monitoring medication effects closely. Regarding your choice to occasionally go off Gabapentin, it's understandable to want to explore what works best for you. However, it's crucial to approach any changes to your medication regimen with caution and under the guidance of your healthcare provider. Abruptly stopping Gabapentin can lead to withdrawal symptoms and potentially exacerbate your symptoms, including the return of brain fog. If you're considering adjusting your medication routine, discussing it with your doctor beforehand can help ensure a safe and informed approach. They can provide guidance tailored to your individual circumstances and help you navigate any potential risks or concerns. Overall, it's great to hear that Gabapentin has provided relief from both your nerve pain and cognitive symptoms. Remember, your health and well-being are top priorities, so don't hesitate to reach out to your healthcare team if you have any questions or concerns along the way. Wishing you continued improvement and comfort on your journey. Take care.
300 mg prescribed for lower lumbar stenosis last month. The first dose rendered dramatic relief of pain. First time I'd slept 6 hours straight in years! 1 capsule at bedtime does it. In my case a gift from God!
Hey, I realize this is an old post, but how much did you take of it? Do you still take it? Any side effects you had often? Do you know the average/normal amounts of Gabapentin that are used to help anxiety or for sleep? My doc only gave me 200 mg a night, and it’s not effective for me. I was thinking of getting like 400-600 mg a night if the doc is willing, so I’ll take like 600 a night I think.
This drug is amazing. I got a total hip replacement and developed inflammation of my sciatica nerve causing severe pain in my right leg, mainly my foot. It was so bad I barely slept for a week and was miserable. My dr prescribed neurontin and after only 1 dose of 300 mg, I experienced unbelievable relief within a few hours. I have been taking it for 3 days now and while I still have slight nerve pain, i feel like a completely different person. I sleep full 7 or 8 hours, am walking much better, and my mood is great. This is just my experience which of course will differ from others but for me this was as close to a miracle drug as I have taken.
I have a question regarding Lung cancer and what do you recommend for your patients. I was recently diagnosed with stage four. My main problem at this moment is about my constant tingling arms and fingers. My oncologist advised me to take tabrecta tablets. Can you tell me its efficacy and side effects? thank you so much for all you do. I also take gabapentin for pain. what is the connection between these two pills?
God bless your heart lots of prayers your way I hope you're doing okay I take Eva pain but it really doesn't help me much I think my 100 mg a day and always in scruciating pain if it works for you God bless you and I hope you get better soon I know you don't know me I just wanted to give you lots of prayers
I am on gabapentin for very severe, idiopathic polyneuropathy. This has wreaked havoc on my body. This summer I will be getting a colostomy due to neuropathy, I have a neurogenic bladder, I've lost all of my toes and about 1/3 of each foot, my hands are 100% numb. About 1/2 of my body s it reface is numb. I'm on 900mg tid. I've been on this dose for 18 years. it really doesn't do much good anymore. My neurologist sent me to Mayo Clinic twice and they don't know the cause of my neuropathy. What I'm having a hard time with now is insomnia. Is there a certain dose that may help with sleep? Or is my body just to used to this drug. I am in chronic pain from several conditions and no one prescribes pain meds like opioids anymore. My neurologist gave me 30 Extra Strength Vicodin for 15 years. But this poor man died from ALS a couple years ago. Now no one will prescribe pain meds that actually help. I eat ibuprofen like candy and I have a blood clotting disorder and am on eliquis 5mg bid I have a history of DVTs and PEs. So what do I do? I've thought of suicide many times. I was an RN. I worked on a surgical unit and am well educated on opioid use. Why do I have to suffer from continual pain because of those who abuse opioids. Thanks. I like your videos a lot. 😊
Doctor can you please tell me which would be better and safer for fibromyalgia... Gabapentin or Cymbalta? My doctor has suggested either drug for Fibro nerve pain. I don't like to take medications because of all the horrible side effects, but I need something for relief. If neither, is there any other nerve pain med that's safer or better that you can suggest?
I have Ulnar nerve compression in my left arm which cause nerve pain down my arm an into my pinky and ring finger. It has helped tremendously with the pain, to the point where its almost non existent. I'm going to see neurologist about my nerve for a more thorough screening. When I first started taking it, I felt loopy almost high. I couldn't concentrate or think cohesively. Luckily that went away after a few days.
Doctor ive been taking lyrica for more than two years on daily basis an crazy quantity for my social anxiety and today i can't stop it if for example if i stopped it if feels like i'm tripping on lsd i feel very abnormal and i really tried all the ways i went to 5 therapists and they never understand, anyways currently i take like 3 300mgs a day and everyday i feel like my body is giving up and shutting and i dont know if i'm going to make it so any recommendations?
I am, tapering down from 1200mg, I have been taking it since 2005, I feel nauseous all the time, I feel tired and depressed all the time. I am at 600 now, cant wait to finish it and be free.
I'm glad some people can tolerate it and it helps them. It's prescribed like M & M's. I took it as Neurontin, Gabapentin and Gabapentin again And I will never take it again.
My mother took this for just over week it made her zombie like, we were deeply concerned about how much she was sleeping being diabetic she wasn’t eating because of the tiredness. She was wobbly on her feet and had terrible fall due to zombie effect and wobbly. Few weeks later had another broke her wrist. She had what we didn’t know hypertensive heart disease and she passed away suddenly after having her cast off. My brother and I are convinced this and duloxitine affected her to have those falls. Some drugs should really be looked into that are years old.
I can attest to the fact that it helps alot with fentanyl withdraws. It does give a bit of a hangover feeling of u happen to be able to fall asleep. I take 600mg gabapentin 5mg valium 1mg catapress and 100mg doxepin (for sleep) when i detox myself
Sir you are going to get serious.... Please consult a good psychiatrist and be weared off Gabapentin as well as Doxepin also. Both can alleviate your depression and you will experience the suicidal thoughts.... All these like a hell ..believe me
@@smcongdon he can get off all of it without medical assistance all exept the valium he's kissed it there tbh and you gotta be careful with coming off the gabapentin too.
Lyrica gave me hallucinations. One dose and never again . And Neurontin has no effect whatsoever. Still, I know these meds are life savers for some people.
Oh my god, dr offered me both of these drugs (not together) gabopentin on my coffee table now. Friends advised me not to take it , so thought I’d change to lyrica. Thanks for the warning. Just stopped duloxitine (cymbalta) which was severely altering my personality. Still adjusting from swelling and dizziness.
My husband took it for epilepsy .It seemed to help . I was prescribed it later for something ....maybe pain ...crazy . I was taken off of it a few years ago .I feel better.
So (with my doctors help and guidance) I’ve been coming off this medication for about 6 months. I was on almost 3000mg daily, I’m down to 300mg day(100mg TID) and can’t seem to get any lower than this tiny dose because of side effects of withdrawal, bad ones. Any advice? Thanks!!!
That is exactly what is happening to me! The PCP and physiatrist don't understand - or care. I swear it has been a nightmare. Did you find an alternative?
I had extreme high blood pressure nose bleeds terrible headache. Had to stop taking it after 3 days. I believe it gave me permanent blood pressure instability.
I have been on this since June 2021 along with thyroid med & heart med. I am wondering if this med is what made my blood pressure rise. I used to be in 112 to 120/ 70s and now up in 140s & have gained like 35 pounds in a few months. Weight keeps increasing which really makes me mad. Just thinking it is this drug
You are an awesome Doctor / Pharmacologist. You seem to know each medication as if the info was all listed on the back of your hand. True info** on the drugs side affects, strengths, weaknesses, contraindications, etc. I really do appreciate your research behind the manufacturing and studies with each drug regarding FDA approval and independent studies. I trust your opinion and highly recommend others to watch your videos when they have questions about any drug. Thanks Doc!
Trigeminal nerves are in face right? I had that after xanex nerves in face especially around mouth it was weird --now just scripted afraid to take cuz of withdrawal or tolerance - will see thanks 🌻🌻
Gabapentin works very well for my peripheral neuropathy. 300 mg before bed time. Also makes sleep easier. No complaints. Cheap drug too. Before trying gabapentin my neuropathy kept me up at nights. Miserable. Been on gabapentin now for almost 3 years. Wouldn't change a thing. My internist said it works for most of his patients with neuropathy. This doc is too dismissive and flip about the subject. Hope your doc is more serious.
plus no references in description. I could do the same thing, just make stuff up. My number one red flag is the phrase 'studies show' and then no links to said studies.
My UCLA doctor says this drug is safe to come off CT during the first month of use. After that, patient needs to be weened. I have been able to use as needed for neuralgia without problem for over a year. But now that I have shingles, I have been using it daily and I am noticing CRAVINGS for it. Big red flag. Be careful.
I really wish you were my primary physician. Having grown up surrounded by medical professionals your age, all retired or gone now - I know a great doctor as opposed to those only in it for the $$ nowadays. You're old school medicine, more knowledgeable and articulate than the younger generation physicians - I need you now. Glad to have found your fantastic, detailed videos. Thank you.
What a gift this doctor gave to the world before his passing. Oh by the way here’s a giant database of unbiased clinical knowledge I’ve amassed over my entire career completely for free with no commercials before I go… pretty amazing legacy
Indeed it is an amazing legacy. Best doctor ever
OMG did Dr Ken pass away...no way I love watching his videos I'm gutted😕😕😕
@@gma2882 yeah he passed away in a car accident to a drunk driver I’m pretty sure
Love this guy. Sad he’s gone.
@@Cwgrluplovely, responsible for thousands of destroyed lives, while doc wore silk underpants and rent boys every nite,
gabapentin is the tenth most prescribed drug in the unites states, so yeah there’s going to be a lot of misinformation and false studies done on it. worked very well for my anxiety, sleep, pain and overall function.
How much did you take and did you have trouble stopping it?
@@kobebryant-cl7ul 3600mg the max, i have crippling anxiety pain, over thinking and more…
@@kobebryant-cl7ul still on it
@kobebryant-cl7ul they start you on 300s or even 100s if your unlucky... but 600s or 800s are the best I think the pills work better its an amazing medicine and such a good option vs opiates that have withdrawal and the works and I'm a recovering addict it's changed my world and I'm very grateful for it.
Helps with all that but bet it takes forever to ejaculate I hate that part but helps with my blood clot pain
I love this doctor! He’s so acidic, direct and animated. Also served up the truth in the cold of daylight.
You have a peculiar way with words.
What a dramatic nothing of a statement, you must be the smartest guy in the room in all rooms
It was prescribed to me for Neuropathic pain, unbearable headaches. It certainly helps. Also helped a lot with pain in my feet caused by nerve damage from alcohol abuse. I'm now proudly 1 year sober and I still take it because it is a nice anti - anxiety " chill pill " and it helps me get more done and I'm generally a more pleasant person to be with. Amen
Finer things in life Good stuff. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stay strong. I know what it's like.
It's good you make a distinction between being sober and being clean.
That's awesome 👍
Totally agree with you ! I had the same problems you had, I’ve been taking them for eight years now, and it sure helps me with my anxiety big-time!
Your honesty is so refreshing in a world of hype.
Dr. Ken's presentation and observations of a specific drug's behavior is the best I have yet to hear till now. Good job doc!
I’m so grateful to you. You saved my life by this video.
I take it for my nerve damage. It keeps my nerves from “firing off” and I have been on it for the last 10 years. It has helped me substantially and I am very grateful my Dr. prescribed for me.
Beth Campbell you are lucky. I took both for nerve damage after cervical surgery and got zero relief from my nerve pain. All the combination of the different drugs prescribed to help with the pain causes me heart damage, now I have double problems.
So CueGon oh I’m so very sorry. Yes I am blessed in a lot of ways, and this medication is part of just one of my blessings. I wish you all the best too. Chronic pain is not for sissy’s that’s for sure!
Beth Campbell I take it for nerve damage after surgical removal of phalanges in bilateral baby toes. Thank goodness it helps otherwise I’d never b able to sleep at night. It had got to the point I couldn’t even lay down with feet on the bed.
you poor, clueless shill, I mean soul.
nice name ;)
This doctor is so smart and informative!!👍
Works remarkably well for me, for my nerve damage related to amputation. I would like to get off it all together, but the nerves in my limb are way to active for me to be able to sleep when I am not on the medication. Even at as low a dosage as 200 Mg, it works remarkably well.
BEMER! Worth every dime.Micro cellular circulation.
@@IThinkImJudgeJudy69 Ni! The contraindications are deadly?! Are you a pharmacist?
I had a skydiving accident. Broke my sacrum in 5 pieces, herniated two spine disks, broke both legs etc. Without Lyrica I couldn’t get out of bed. The electrical activity in my right leg hurts so much that after a while I end up drenched in sweat waiting for the next shock in anguish. Thanks to Lyrica I ride and train 4 horses daily.
As an MS patient with burning legs, Gabapentin has really helped me. I started on a low dose and slowly and gradually moved up to a dose that works. Yes it is large, but well within the safe limits. I know when I miss a dose or two because my legs will be on fire. Like many drugs, what works for me may not work for you. I've tried cutting back, but the pain strikes again.
Yes and in 9 years you will be dead or close to it, Welcome to genocide of America bye big pharma.
over 400,000 American's died from opiates and cocaine from medical companies, thats a higher rate from cocaine addiction on the streets.
THE DUMB FUCKING ARSEHOLES INTHE JUSTICE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN PROTECTING THESE GENOCIDAL BIG PHARMA CULTS FOR 40+ YEARS.
Thank you for your opinion. Please don't get me wrong, I am not pushing big pharma as the panacea to solve humankind's needs. I am disgusted when profit comes before people. However I also cannot deny that the medical machine has provided me with a degree of relief at times.
Try a weight blanket to wishing you well
Thank you Dr. Ken for this good information
It works very well for my GAD and panic disorder. No real side effects other than a little sleepiness.
How long did it take to work? My psych gave me some for anxiety but didnt explain that it takes time to take effect
@@crunchypeanut7554 Very quickly. I was having a nervous breakdown and in under a week I was dramatically better. I also went on Lamotrigine as a mood stabilizer but that was a ramp up. My results might not be typical and it doesn't work for everyone. But for me it's been a profound life change.
@@crunchypeanut7554 bed time
He passed away at age 73, on March 11, 2022.
I'm gutted.
I love watching his videos😕😕
Why? 😢
Omg really ! No wonder I was thinking why hasn’t he made any videos. Oh sad
I have spinal ostiosis!! And it helped me greatly!! I would have so much pain in my spine which would go down to my legs and it would be hard for me to walk because of the pain!! But when the Dr. Perscribed that medication for me, in less than 5 min. I felt great!! I was able to walk normal it took so much of my pain away and I had a much better ability to stand up streight without hurting!! The only side effect that I have ever gotten from it and I have been taking it for 3yrs., Is I do get just a little drowsy but I can control my sleep and still fuction until I am safe at home to take a nap!! It to me, is a miracle because I had got to the point where I couldn't get out of bed because of the pain in my spine and legs!!
Good for you
KeeperOfGodsWord I know what you mean. Pain is horror.
Thanks for your info. I hope you continue to feel better
Hi How are your doing these days? ARE YOU STILL TAKING GABAPENTIN
@@sylviadominguez8327 Yes,.. I am scheduled to have surgery in September of this yr! Pray for me! I know that God’s hand is going to be working through the Sergeant’s hands! He is an excellent Dr. and once I heal from the surgery He promised that I will be good as new, and won’t have to deal with pain anymore,.. and can go back and do all the things that I use to do as far as activities are concerned! I can’t wait!🙌🏻❤️🙏
Almost instant relief of acute nerve pain and as a side benefit helped lift chronically low mood that other meds never touched...definitely worth a try.
I just took my first 600mg.
As with any drug it can be abused and most if not all continue to build tolerance until you start taking such a massive dose that you cant handle not taking it anymore. The withdrawal is grueling slow and in my opinion worse than benzos and opioid narcotics combined! Not saying should never be used but always be informed because this drug will make 100% dependant
How quickly did it work For you?
What dose worker?
@@badwhiskeyI realize this is a very old video but I'm just wondering if you are doing okay and how was the withdrawals
I normally don't comment on videos but after reading the comments I felt like it would be beneficial. I'm 23 years old and I've been on gabapentin for about 5 years now. I've been prescribed multiple controlled substances which I never had any problems with as far as addiction (which is said to be more likely in people under 25 years old). I started at I think 400mg 2 times a day. Quickly went up to 3 times a day. Then went up to 600mg 2 times a day. Then went up to 600mg 3x a day. Then went up to TWO 600mg pills (so 1200mg) 3x a day. Overall that would be 3600gm a day. In the beginning I felt no effect from the drug besides a small relief from my joint pain in the morning (which it was prescibed for along with anxiety) so I wouldn't even take it regularly. Once I was taking the 600mg I started taking it regularly. Then I felt like due to the joint pain I needed it 3 times a day. Then my anxiety worsened and I felt like I needed more than 600mg 3x a day. Ive been taking the 3600mg daily for about 3 years and last year I tried to go off of it. I weened off of it as the doctor instructed and I noticed my anxiety get worse but they assured me that it would go away. I was unable to leave my house to walk to 10ft to my mailbox. I wouldn't answer the phone. I couldn't even communicate to people via messenger online. I felt overwhelming fear and my body ached constantly (which I didn't even blame on the gabapentin considering I have very bad/unusual musculoskeletal problems for my age and have for years). 4 months later I still couldn't leave my house and none of these "withdrawals" had lessened. I didn't feel any of the typical physiological symptoms associated with withdrawal besides the "fight or flight" that came with anxiety and it was constant. NOTHING like the anxiety I experienced when I was prescribed the medication. I went back on the medication at the 3600mg daily JUST to continue on with my life. When I first started taking gabapentin I felt like it was doing good things for me. Admittedly not a lot, but I felt like it was making a difference until like 50 (not exaggerating) medications I had taken previously including psych meds, nerve pain medications, muscle relaxers, etc... I thought it was doing great things for me until I actually looked up the entirety of the side effects that other people were experiencing (not just the proven side effects listed on the paper you get from the pharmacy). And I was amazed to see the connection. What I thought was just my other illnesses developing were actually side effects other people experienced from gabapentin. Is it better to be on a medication you think is good for you and less risk than other medications, only to find out what its doing to you and realize you're unable to go off of it?
If anyone has any advice for medications used to ween off of other meds, PLS let me know. (I've tried med marijuana and I'm personally not a fan so that suggestion is out!) My doctor says there's no such thing but I think thats BS.
Always question your doctor. I understand they went to school for a very long time and they are licensed to do this but what a lot of us don't know is that our doctors largely get paid through SPONSORSHIPS with pharmaceutical companies. Meaning, they get paid to prescribe us certain medications that might now even be good for our diagnosis. A lot of our doctors don't even know how to recognize the side effects caused by drugs they prescribe (can you imagine having to remember all the information about the body/illnesses that they have to AND remember everything drugs do on top of that?), and so when we come in with a "new complaint" that is ACTUALLY just a side effect, we get put on ANOTHER drug to deal with that side effect. I know having health problems is very stressful on top of day to day life, but do not trust your doctor to know everything/tell you everything. Do not put your health in someones hands unless you've known them your entire life. Be cautious and try and educate yourself as much as possible because sadly enough the medical field is "not what it used to be" if that's how you want to look at it....
Have you had your thyroid levels checked?
I am a pharmacist and was completely fooled, I read the literature before I started taking this drug and the literature dose not even begin to warn how awful the drug is. And the FDA does not even know what it does. So we in the medical field we cannot try to figure out if there is an antidote. No, marijuana does not work, you thing it does but the side withdrawal effects are just delayed a little. I completely understand what you are going through, I am fearful this hell drug is a life sentence.
When VERY SLOWLY. knock 50 mgs off every 10 days/1 week or whatever is comfortable for YOU. it effects everyone different. It will take awhile too so just remain calm and wean slowly.
Going to fast is dangerous....as you already found out.
Gabapentin withdrawal is alot worse than narcotics withdrawal. It's like Xanax withdrawal plus exaggeration of your symptoms that got you prescribed for in the first place.
I'll take morphine withdrawal any day of the week over gabapentin withdrawal.
Lyrica is a potent gabapentin for the most part... stay far away.
@@jameslink6623 Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my comment. Its been years since I posted it but I still get notification when people reply to it (typically patronizing me, as you could probably see if you read the other replies) and it always upset me. I was treated like I was crazy by "professionals" and I was also treated like I was crazy in the replies to my comments. I had my thyroid checked many many times over the years due to other health issues and illnesses that run in my family (everything always came back perfect on my test results). I weened FAR slower than the people in the comments keep recommending. I weened 50mg every 6-8 WEEKS. I also studied pharmacology for 3 years. So I genuinely am so grateful that you took the time to respond to my comment with such compassion and understanding. Im 26 now, turning 27 soon, and the best the doctors could do for me was switch me over to 200mg Lyrica 3 times a day. I take it 2 times a day now but that was the best that I could do. I was hoping that getting older might have changed some things for me so I tried to ween off of the lyrica twice with no luck. Its funny, I was prescribe some of the most controlled substances over the years and some of them I took for 2 or 3 years before going off of them. Cold turkey (I know I know, bad. But I never wanted to be reliant on any medication). Never had an issue or any side effects besides minor discomforts that were to be expected. I recovered within a couple weeks MAXIMUM every time. But with Gabapentin/lyrica I just cant. Ive done a lot of research and I think there is ONE thing that can help and that is something called Evolutionary Herbalism (you might be interested in it, theres a book on it thats very easy to digest, a FANTASTIC read. Its by Sajah Popham). If you're a skeptic then I agree it seems...."wooh-wooh" on occasion.... but I have seen many individual who suffered YEARS and years from EXTREME health issues cured by this method of herbalism. Its a LOT of information, a lot of history, a lot of studying the constituents of each individual plant, how they function in the body, how they function together, etc etc etc... I'm not advanced enough to treat myself of my dependence on Lyrica and my core/root health issues yet but so far I have cured several of my other health issues. I take 2 different medications now (the lyrica and cambia, before I was taking 13 different pills a day) and Im grateful for that but... still awayiting the day I can finally flush this lyrica down the toilet!!!!!!!
Thank you again for your kindness and understanding... It really means a lot when for YEARS people treat you like you're crazy (even when you're digging up all the evidence that supports the fact that Im not!)... I hope you're well and I hope one day we can see a difference in the healthcare system!!!
Helps for ruptured and bulging discs in my neck. Tamps down shooting pains.
My wife had chronic pain when gamma globulin (an anti-biotic cocktail) injection infiltrated her sciatic nerve. Since she is allergic to narcotics, the doctors tried gabapentin to help her sleep. The next morning, she fell out of bed as she tried to get out of bed. Now, she has chronic vertigo (persistent-chronic (24-7 silent migraine). It took her a month to re-learn how to walk; can't stand for longer than 15 minutes at a time; can't discriminate between speakers in a crowded room; and can't drive anymore. She used to be a master website programmer. Today, she only plays 2D games, and crochets; on total disability from the Army. Big pharma swears it's not the gabapentin; (bullsh*t).
She got all of that from one dose of gabapentin???
Lol your story is the bullshit. Even if she did somehow get all that from one dose of a particular drug (lol absolutely not) that's a cute anecdote is all.
I was given this drug for pain in my neck due to C3 bone spurs. It took away the pain and was wonderful. After awhile I started to forget things, like misplacing the keys, forgetting my pin code at the ATM machine. When I had a doctor appt and forgot where the doctor was located, I knew there was a problem. Explained this to my doctor, he immediately took me off the drug weaning me off it gradually. I had mild withdrawals like getting cranky, and not sleeping well. But eventually that went away, my memory came back, and all is well. Gabapentin took care of the pain but the side effects were not worth it.
Same happened to me
I had internal shingles and the pain is still there. Gaba works great for me and keeps me from having to take too much ibuprofen. I'm very thankful that my doc prescribed it for me.
May I ask how one knows they have internal shingles? Age? Thank You
@@RedRose4141 I couldn't walk, had pain on my left side from my belly button all the way to my back. Even the slightest touch on my skin was so painful. Went to the doctor, and he diagnosed it. I believe he said 10 out of 100 will have it internally and I was one of those. It lasted for a very long time, over a year, although that initial agony gradually got better. I guess not too many people get shingles internally. Gabapentin helped, along with lots of ibuprofen and Tylenol. I still feel it occasionally.
Melinda C for Shingles and Diabetic Neuropathy it can be a life saver. But doctors prescribing it off label to avoid prescribing other medications is bad. Most people don't know of they take opiods, benzodiazepines, sleep meds and muscle relaxers gaba combined is dangerous and you can stop breathing in your sleep.
@@RedRose4141 It was definitely a life saver for me. I have more nerve problems than shingles, and I've never been on high dose. These days, I don't even take it every day, and it never bothered me to take less or to take none. But I have it just in case I need it. I don't see why anyone would abuse it, as it doesn't have any "high" that I could ascertain.
Melinda C I'm right there with you in that I can't relate to it being addictive like for a feeling of pleasure. But they are now seeing many do abuse it because they like the drunk feeling it gives them. I actually cannot stand how it makes me feel. I'm so sorry you went through the agony of shingles. I am planning on talking with my doctor about the shingles vaccine of my insurance will cover it at my age. Breaks my heart when I've seen people with shingles.
Gabapentin is a miracle for my anxiety and mood. But I’ve been on it two years and I’ve gained at least 40 pounds. Has anyone else gained a massive amount of weight on this drug and been unable to lose it?
I’ve been on it for a couple months and i gained a few pounds that helped after coming off more serious street drugs about a year ago. Now I want off of it cause I took it in generous amounts over the counter cause the medical sites downplayed it and now I’m reading horror stories on here. Been there done that with intense physical dependencies. I blame myself for not thinking it through having gone through the opioid epidemic and the lies of big pharma. I was on the higher side of the safe dose and have dipped my feet in the water of wd and it’s not straight up horrible like Xanax or heavy opioids but it is uncomfortable. Wish me luck on my taper and it shouldn’t be too bad if you were taking it as prescribed and taper but just know ive read shit here that scares the fuck out of me who’s been on multiple heavy downers. Don’t mean to scare you just saying
Thank you for sharing your experience with Gabapentin. It's great to hear that it has been helpful for managing your anxiety and mood. However, weight gain can indeed be a challenging side effect associated with this medication for some individuals, as you've experienced. You're not alone in this concern, as many others have reported similar experiences.
While Gabapentin can be beneficial for certain conditions, it's crucial to be aware of potential side effects like weight gain. It's understandable that experiencing such a significant change in weight can be frustrating and concerning.
If you're struggling to lose the weight or have concerns about its impact on your health, it's essential to discuss this with your healthcare provider. They can offer personalized advice and potentially explore alternative treatment options or strategies to manage the weight gain effectively.
In addition to consulting with your healthcare provider, making lifestyle changes such as adopting a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity may also help mitigate the weight gain associated with Gabapentin use.
Remember, your well-being is paramount, and it's essential to address any concerns you have regarding medication side effects with your healthcare team. They're there to support you on your journey to optimal health and wellness. Take care, and I wish you all the best on your path forward.
taking 300 mg every 6 hours for spinal stenosis. pain is about 25% of before without. can actually function pretty well now. getting MRI in a few days. then hope for minimal invasive surgery. love this drug. don't believe all you hear from this guy or others. hardly any side effects i notice.
This doctor .. has no idea what he is talking about. He shoots down every drug ... but yet he is on around 10 different ones... he is a hypocrite.
I think he is negative because as he states, 85% of prescriptions are off label use which means unlike you most people use it for unintended problems and these people are more susceptible to it’s bad side affects
I have only been taking this Gabapetin for 2weeks. My doctor prescribed me 100mg first so I took that for about 3 days and then up 'd the dosage to 300mg but I only take 200mg. I have back problems that is causing pain & spasms in my back due to pinched nerve and I have 4 boldgng disks. I also am taking Meclizine & methocarbamol. My doctor have me all this to take. Now I have already been having blurred vision, headaches, dizzy spells, nausea, vominting, hot flashes and almost passing out before taking the Gabapentin & Meclizine. Now everything has gotten worse. I have had and MRI on head done very recently as well as X-Ray on back and waiting for MRI to be done in back. I told my doctor about the increased pain as well as the increased dizziness, nause, vomiting & headaches and that's when she up the dosage of Gabapentin from 100 to 300. I feel I should no longer take the meds but I'm in so much pain. Should I stop taking the meds bcuz I can't handle the increased side effects of which I was Lready
This medication gave me the most outrageous nightmares. I don't understand how a mind can even come up with such a weird demonic nightmares
Took this for a few years. At first it was good for my neuropathy and then the dose wasn't effective. Increased several times and that's when the trouble began. Bad vision problems and extreme brain fog. When I weaned off, it gave me very dark and disturbing thoughts and I had bad mood swings. I'd never touch this poison again!!
Gabapentin has everything a doctor could want in a medication. 1) It is not a controlled substance; 2) It is not an opioid; 3) It is not a benzodiazapine. It is only lacking in one area: Efficacy. My doctor now prescribes Placebo for me which is also completely lacking in efficacy but also completely devoid of side effects. Now that virtually every medication that is not OTC is off limits (most doctors might at well throw away their Rx pads and try to pay off their med school loans by directing patients to Ayurvedic herbal supplements and Tyleonol) I predict that Placebo will be the most frequently prescribed medication in the U.S. before long. As always, only your doctor can determine if Placebo is right for you.
The DEA are currently working on putting it in the list along with other controlled substances.
There is no drug called "Placebo." A placebo is by definition a substance that has no effect, except that some people imagine that it's having one. Think "sugar pill." Research "placebo" on the Internet. Unless you're joking?
It's controlled in Michigan
@@davidbailey4404 if u don't know they are joking then the jokes on u.
@@RedRose4141 The DEA along with other law enforcement agencies is not any "friend" of the public.
I have taken it for pain for years. I do get relief, even after surgeries it has helped. I know some get no relief but it does help me.
Ann Bull Me too🌸🌸🌸
Ann Bull me too 😁
Agreed. i take 75mg twice per day. i don't know what this guy is talking about.
Well, the doc seems to take a hard line on this one, but Gabapentin changed my life. It's prescribed for social anxiety, and without it I feel like I'm trapped in a box. It has freed me from crippling anxiety, it allows me to work and socialize, and the only side effect I've ever experienced was some slight clumsiness. So, while the doc is definitely right in his presentation about a lot of things, I have found it to be personally highly effective.
Let’s just hope you don’t need/want to come off of it. The withdrawal is brutal! I’ve come off klonopin easier than gabapentin.
@@mschmuck2 Well, this is the reply that's making me stop dead in my tracks. Finally received some medication for crippling anxiety (dying from airway metastasis), and the doctor settled on Gabapentin and Buspirone (haven't tried the latter yet). I've been taking 300mg 1/d as opposed to her script of 3x/d. I've had it for past cancer surgeries, and I do recall a bit of a rebound when tapering down. I'm not going to ramp up anymore... time for a few days of 100mg/d followed by every other day until I'm off. This drug is a no-go.
8:49 , I love his face as he says ‘’it can increase the size of the male breast, not the female breast’’ lol
Haha, I love him
@@ClareSw do you take this?
Where is my bra.lol.
Unless you're a female or a gender delusional male, you don't want that.
😂😂😂you took the word outta my mouth
So far this med has helped me with racing thaughts alot I take 600 mg at night Will see how it goes No side effects thus far
How did it go
@@Mylesv2 off tthe gabba.
@@garysimone4977why? Did it cause side effects?
@@Lovescoffeeandtea no side effects at all I kept it low mg all is great
@@garysimone4977 are you taking anything else for the thoughts?
Where are you doc no more videos
He passed away apparently 😞
Well now doctor will now I have to tell you that this is a wonderful explanation and video of appointments terrible drug in my opinion I had no idea though how out of control prescribing of this very ineffective and highly damaging drug was I appreciate what you do sir and thank you thank you I wish I would have seen this before my mother passed you could have saved her. Being completely terrified of your last days due to a extreme delirium from a sudden withdrawal she did use this drug prescribed for 10 years and she was definitely taking the maximum dose because of hospice they just took her off of it and she had a complete break with reality but I digress and once again I appreciate you and what you do thank you
I have been taking Gabapentin for many years for non diabetic neuropathy. I take four 300 mg capsules for a total of 1200 mg. per day. I take one 300 mg capsule approximately every 6 hours. It has helped my pain considerably. The pain without the drug would be a 9 and with Gabapentin a 4. The side effect that I get is a little light-headedness and a little foggy thinking. So I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Im the same ......i now do a ketogenic diet with gabapentin ....i cut out sugar @ wheat ..my brain is sharp ...check keto out ive never felt better ..look up dr berg or dr berry ...
Jezzus. Does it help at all LOL! I’ve been prescribed it for MS pain. My god, now I am REALLY worried.
It was prescribed for my MS too. They knew that I was on a myriad of drugs at the same time. Opiates and fentenyl. They almost killed me. I no longer trust the big pharma drug pushing doctors. ALA (alpha lipoic acid) is a natural supplement that helps neuropathic pain much better. I'm now off the opiates as well. Many in my MS groups have had greater success using ALA as well. I wish you success in your search for relief and improved mobility. 🧡
Im an alcoholic or at least in the pattern to becoming one and I feel like gabapentin really helps me with the cravings, i only take 600 mg day sometimes just 300 mg is this okay?
600 mg 3x a day helps opiate wd probably alcohol too.
Renato T yes it s ok I take about 8 to 10 800 mil tablets in a day ur good
I take 75mg per day fir fibromyalgia....is that ideal.yes I do have many side effects
I’m so sick of disgusting drug addicts causing trouble for decent people like me that need things for legitimate use
Just like with so many things in society, we have tiny little minority groups just like mice that roar behind making policys that affects millions of others.
Try not to project what you don't like about yourself onto others. That's not nice. Not being nice is bad. You should be nicer to the other kids out on the playground.
Alwight wittle one?
@@pakman422true
Gabapentin works like a sleeping pill for me but does nothing to take away my pain it sucks
Try something else if you can. Tylenol, avil and opiates can work. Muscle relaxants as well. It helps me A lot.
I am trying many different ways to take this medication for benzodiazepine withdrawal through a taper via the Ashton Manual.
I noticed right away that the right dose is going to take a lot of trial and error.
I noticed no 'high' like effects (my metabolism is very odd) and too many side effects.
I believe it helped RLS and akathisia at night.
I believe it gave me TMJ as a side effect as it comes and goes during the intermittent dose (jaw pain, clenching, odd tongue feeling, can't swallow well).
It interacted with clonidine, antihistamines, and THC. Gave me insane waves of odd head pain if I took it with those medications.
It seems to take over an hour to work, only lasts about 3 to 4 hours, and gives rebound symptoms immediately.
Tapering off can be BRUTAL. Some say it is worse than any other withdrawal.
There needs to be a cheaper version of the ER form in many different doses.
This drug is like throwing darts at the CNS and seeing what it helps and hurts.
In my opinion, this should be a last resort for anxiety and benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms and not given for longer than a few months. the cycle of dependence and tolerance becomes the epidemic.
If you have nerve pain or seizures, I believe it may help but not for all as everyone is different.
I went through benzo wd, I can promise you the jaw pain is from benzo wd lol, but I don’t doubt the gabapentin is making it worse
@@KT-ie6vf I went off gabapentin for months then recently just got on it (not on benzodiazepines anymore). My jaw pain came back if I didn't take a dose and so did the RLS so.
Definitely helps with mild to moderate benzo withdrawal - taking 8-12mg of Xanax a day? Good luck in hell for awhile cuz this won't do it.
@@dongately2817 oh yeah i was on about 6 to 7 a day for a bit but 4 for years starting at 19 to 25. It took me over a year of hell and I am still not normal. It even made a brain tumor form the dopamine and stress (not even kidding, that can happen) My doctor told me not to listen to the specialists saying the medication was bad. It was an absolute disgrace what that doctor did to me. I thought the medication was like Adderall where it makes the people who need it act fine and the people who didn't act super high (which is true and not true).
Stay safe!
@@XenoTravis - I see people taking it casually and I warn them but most just shrug it off. That withdrawal was bad enough to clean me up pretty well - good luck and stay safe
Wow, great rundown! Appreciate Dr. Landow
What's the alternative?
Lyrica
weird science Its the same. Nerve pil
At 2:55 WHAT?? The doc said "So that basically means means that if 15% of the people got 50% improvement, that means 85% of the people didn't even have noticable improvement of their pain."
No, it DOESN'T mean that. If 15% of the people realized a 50% reduction in pain, then that LOGICALLY means the remaining 85% would have realized ANY reduction of pain from 0% to 100% EXCEPT 50%!
However, we understand from common usage of this type of statement that the remaining 85% would have realized LESS THAN 50% pain reduction (i.e. 49% or less).
HOW MANY PRESCRIPTIONS FROM THE PHARMACY ARE GOOD FOR YOU. LOOKS LIKE MARIJUANA IS THE BEST DRUG for MENTAL WELLNESS AND ACHES & PAINS.
marijuana does nothing but elevate my anxiety and light up my nerves
I’ve heard that it makes people type in all capitals.
@@MtnLiner YOUR WAY TO FUNNY,LOL
It certainly makes everything better, including not bettering yourself.
-from a daily marijuana user
@@crieverytim must be in denial, or never take a smart dose of THC. You’re probably an addict.
Saved my dad from the extreme pain associated with shingles. Only side effect was the strange change in his personality. He turned from melancholy sadness to giddy and happy...and a bit too uninhibited with his conversations with the nurses! We lowered the dose and the behavior subsided. 😅
Awesome side effect!@
Do you know what dose he was on?
I’ve had that happen too. I got talkative, giddy and felt happier generally. Not so bad.
@@denisepaulsenful Please don't give it to your husband as a substitute for depression. He may flirt around with the women in your town, not just you, and its not designed for that.
@@Contact_Info lmfao!
Is it better or worse then oxycodone doc?...oh and 1% of patients on oxycodone abuse that specific medication?..does this include all the heroin attics or nah?
This guys crazy i take 1200 mg after dinner and it stops my nerve pain in my feet,without it my feet will hurt soo bad ill never sleep
Is there any other way kindly tell me
Iam69and I was treated
For cervical cancer in 2005
My husband is 66 years olds, he had big major low back surgery, the surgery damaged left leg and foot's nerve. It mad his left leg and foot hurt all the time, he took gabapentin 1,200 mg 3 times a days for 2 year. Yes, all the symptoms that he said it is true.
@@jayalakshmis9488 effexor works but if you go on this med cut them up and use very very low dose then go up not to high though
Robert Hausman Its ok when you need it. I need gabapentine sometimes when the insomnia is horror. After 3 nights without sleep I take one or 2 capsules 600 mg. 🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️
I’m taking 200 mg a night for anxiety & sleep (so I’m really taking way more but spaced out at least a few days so it works better). How much is a good amount to ask my doc for that won’t seem like I just want to eat em all?
I have moderate neuropathy, it is a life saver for my pain. I have noticed no side effects to worry about. I think most folks are so hung up on getting high they abuse everything they can get their hands on. Use to be glue and paint huffing, now it is prescription drugs.
Back in the day you could order drugs and syringes from JC Penny catalog and Coke really had Coke in it. There's a history of prescribing these drugs and then realizing they've only created stronger ones then ban them again. No one should suffer such intense pain.
I have read about people abusing benadryl. Smh
I’ve had nerve pain for one and half years and surgery and take 150 mg of Pregablin only thing it’s help is sleep some nights. Burning in leg and feet hasn’t improved. Do you recommend something for nerve pain?
I've had a prescription for codeine 3 for 10+ years, with my usual refill pattern being 60 pills every 90 days for multiple chronic pain issues. Recently my neurologist switched me to Gabapentin. At first, I was told to take one 300mg capsule a day and to work up to one 300mg capsule three times a day. After taking the first dose I went into an intense vascular migraine within 60 minutes and vomited some hours later. The migraine stayed for four days with no additional dosages and eventually went away late in the evening of the fourth day. During this time I could barely find words while talking, speech was slurred and I could barely take myself to the bathroom and back. I reported all of this to my doctor and he reduced my intake to 100mg capsules and again tried to get me to build-up to a three times a day goal. I followed this and went four days on one 100mg capsule and then went up to two capsules a day (200mg/ per day). That evening some hours later the symptoms re-emerged. Again, I went off it and everything went back to normal about 48+ hours later.
I'm sharing this because my doctor is insistent so far that this medication is the ideal replacement for painkillers like codeine 3. Yet I can care for myself on codeine (care for myself = bathe, feed self, move around house and leave house with supervision) yet I so far cannot cope well enough to do these things while on Gabapentin. I've been reading up online about this medication and it seems like this is being pushed heavily by a lot of doctors as a replacement for a lot of different painkillers. I am not an expert, but I find it very concerning that this seems to be gaining a lot of traction before there are more studies about it's long-term effects easily available to the public.
For reference, this is list of my conditions; Mild Cerebral Palsy, multiple back injuries (deformations; widen spinal canal, misshapen vertebra), IBS (caused by cerebral palsy, it seems), chronic migraines (vascular and non-vascular), seizure-like episodes (recent development; appears non-epileptic / tied more to increased pressure in head), endometriosis, eczema.
Porcelain chips hi i was on it for a year and a half.It really honest help me a lot with the nerve pain but after i start on having really bad thoughts of i just want to die i just want to kill myself i dont want to live full stop.When i said that to my pain doctor she took me off immediately.
I am taking 1200 m daily for after pain of shingles which I had an outburst in Sept 21, 2018. It is now Feb 2019 and I am still experiencing pain which I had on 20% of my body, leg, head, groin area, abdomen, under breast area, half back. Still can't wear bra because it hurts, even my underwear still hurts around my waist, get sharp pains around my abdomen. Will this pain ever stop?
It helped me a lot with diabetic neuropathic especially with sleep problem
I wonder what Dr. Landow recommendations as an alternative to gabapentin / pregabalin for treating chronic neuropathic pain?
It never worked for me even at high doses. Nor do I do well with any antidepressants. Give me ultram or tramadol . On naproxen now and the doctor wants me to switch to Tylenol prescription strength. Tylenol does nothing for me.
I take Gabapentin for several different issues.
It really works very well for me.
I have been on it for 5 years.
I have never tried to stop my dosing,increase my dose, or have ever suffered any withdrawal in missed doses.
My dose is
900 ml.
Daily. I have no side effects.
LOL you mean you don't notice any side effects.
@@IThinkImJudgeJudy69 Sorry, I wasn't replying to you. I was replying to the person who said there were no side effects. My suggestion to that person is that the dose they are taking will dull their awareness. Hence it is probably more accurate to say they don't notice any side effects, rather than that there are none. No issues with what you're saying except that for some people, opioids are probably safer. The problem with opioids is addiction and overdose. If one is careful what they mix their opioids with and not prone to addiction, the opioid is a cleaner drug that is safer IMO.
@@markcotton3481 No, I meant what I wrote! .
I have ZERO side effects.
@@ginaabbott4663 I don't think you're aware enough to make that judgement.
@@IThinkImJudgeJudy69 Medical schools receive a large part of their funding from pharmaceutical companies. I wouldn't go there if I wanted to learn anything useful.
Why are doctor prescribing it as a mood stabilizer i cannot find one study that says it effective as a mood stabilizer
Angela Bolin good question?
Would gabapentin inhibit initial symptoms of serotonin syndrome? What if it was prescribed alongside an opiod and an SSRI?
Did you get an answer for this?-serotonin syndrome
@@janellemauldin did you find out?
Wow,I found out much more from this Dr and I'm in a living he'll at present as I have been on Gabapentin for just a year,not for pain,for sleep,and I was going up and up as they didn't work after awhile.I become terribly suicidal and begged three Drs to help me,NONE did,and one was an Addiction Dr, who told me I can take as many as I like,they do no harm.I got very upset. Well no help so I went cold turkey on my own.I suffer Grand Mal seizures that at present are controlled,but coming off cold turkey was important as I have cirrhosis and my extremities swell,as does my face,and I have put on 4 kilos,in a year.I don't eat much either.I already believe I have ascites so also swell,so double swelling.My LFTs were nice and normal,to last year,and suddenly took a hike up,for no reason.When I heard you mention LFTs rise and liver issues, I was not happy with my GP giving this to me to begin with.Just too many side effects and coming off it is he'll.I have had restless leg syndrome suddenly ON THEM,that's recent too.This drug is is evil and i took 5 times 300 mg last night just to sleep,as the night before was 4 x 300mg wasn't working...tonight 1 x 300mg and haven't slept yet,as I don't sleep till 2 am don't know why and on these sleep all day and so depressed I wanted to kill myself...sadly no one takes my feelings seriously so I'm going off this gapapentn ASAP..my Dr has put me in a living he'll and not helped me come off THEM either....3 Drs seem to think they are fine to take..well they are not,as so many people are suffering because of this...THANKYOU for this very informative video Dr
annemarie stannard stop it i had thoughts of killing my self as well and my doctor took me off it.if you go on line and really check it there's thousants of people saferd from this because of this pill.show it to your doctors and they have to learn to listen to patients.they dont know everything.
Isabella Savva I'm off the dreaded drug now..3 weeks next Thursday...worse drug ever...worse
Hi! How are you with the gabapentin?
I took myself off of 13 different drugs. Many crazy doctors prescribed massive doses of 13 of them for 30 years and I’m in a living hell right now. I think I might have to be hospitalized but with this Corona scam going on I don’t want to go there because they are killing people. I thought I was dying this morning. None of them ever told me about the side effects.
I take this medication for nerve pain due to a spinal cord injury. When I started it, I noticed I had less brain fog and I felt more present. I told my doctor and he said I wonder if you’ve been having mini seizures? I don’t know, but I can tell when I miss it for a while the brain fog comes back. I’ve chosen myself to go off it for a while every now and then. I don’t know if that’s beneficial or not but that’s what I feel comfortable with. It also helps with the nerve pain quite a bit.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Gabapentin and how it's been helpful for managing your nerve pain following a spinal cord injury. It's encouraging to hear that you've noticed improvements in your cognitive clarity and overall presence since starting the medication.
Your decision to communicate with your doctor about these changes is commendable. It's essential to maintain open communication with healthcare professionals to ensure your treatment plan aligns with your needs and goals. Your doctor's insight regarding the possibility of mini seizures is valuable and highlights the importance of monitoring medication effects closely.
Regarding your choice to occasionally go off Gabapentin, it's understandable to want to explore what works best for you. However, it's crucial to approach any changes to your medication regimen with caution and under the guidance of your healthcare provider. Abruptly stopping Gabapentin can lead to withdrawal symptoms and potentially exacerbate your symptoms, including the return of brain fog.
If you're considering adjusting your medication routine, discussing it with your doctor beforehand can help ensure a safe and informed approach. They can provide guidance tailored to your individual circumstances and help you navigate any potential risks or concerns.
Overall, it's great to hear that Gabapentin has provided relief from both your nerve pain and cognitive symptoms. Remember, your health and well-being are top priorities, so don't hesitate to reach out to your healthcare team if you have any questions or concerns along the way. Wishing you continued improvement and comfort on your journey. Take care.
Works for my bipolar 2 anxiety.
I use it for my anxiety
Yes. Agreed. My son takes it for Social Anxiety Disorder. and his SAD is debilitating!!
@@denisepaulsenful mine is too
Crystal Robinson are any of you guys addicted thank you
@@denisepaulsenful how is it working?
Sooo , to clarify you’re not keen then doc ?
300 mg prescribed for lower lumbar stenosis last month. The first dose rendered dramatic relief of pain. First time I'd slept 6 hours straight in years! 1 capsule at bedtime does it. In my case a gift from God!
Do you still take babapentin?
Yes, Gaberptin 300 once a day.
The most recent study here in 2024 sheets of gabapentin and pre-gabapentin Showed no better pain relief from lower back injuries then placebo
I take gabapentin for anxiety
me too
@Andrea Mori everyone's different it makes my anxiety worse.
I take 300mg it work wonder for anxiety no side effect for now
Hey, I realize this is an old post, but how much did you take of it? Do you still take it? Any side effects you had often? Do you know the average/normal amounts of Gabapentin that are used to help anxiety or for sleep? My doc only gave me 200 mg a night, and it’s not effective for me. I was thinking of getting like 400-600 mg a night if the doc is willing, so I’ll take like 600 a night I think.
@@patricianoll1229 is it still working well?
It was the silver bullet for my trigeminal neuralgia. A life saver.
Helps me for same condition I take 100mg at night. If I take during day it makes me feel really strange. Does nothing other chronic pain issue I have.
This drug is amazing. I got a total hip replacement and developed inflammation of my sciatica nerve causing severe pain in my right leg, mainly my foot. It was so bad I barely slept for a week and was miserable. My dr prescribed neurontin and after only 1 dose of 300 mg, I experienced unbelievable relief within a few hours. I have been taking it for 3 days now and while I still have slight nerve pain, i feel like a completely different person. I sleep full 7 or 8 hours, am walking much better, and my mood is great. This is just my experience which of course will differ from others but for me this was as close to a miracle drug as I have taken.
I have a question regarding Lung cancer and what do you recommend for your patients. I was recently diagnosed with stage four. My main problem at this moment is about my constant tingling arms and fingers. My oncologist advised me to take tabrecta tablets. Can you tell me its efficacy and side effects? thank you so much for all you do.
I also take gabapentin for pain. what is the connection between these two pills?
God bless your heart lots of prayers your way I hope you're doing okay I take Eva pain but it really doesn't help me much I think my 100 mg a day and always in scruciating pain if it works for you God bless you and I hope you get better soon I know you don't know me I just wanted to give you lots of prayers
Meant to say I take 900 mg a day it works for some but it's not working for me I'm going to a new doctor and I hope they can help me
I am on gabapentin for very severe, idiopathic polyneuropathy. This has wreaked havoc on my body. This summer I will be getting a colostomy due to neuropathy, I have a neurogenic bladder, I've lost all of my toes and about 1/3 of each foot, my hands are 100% numb. About 1/2 of my body s it reface is numb. I'm on 900mg tid. I've been on this dose for 18 years. it really doesn't do much good anymore. My neurologist sent me to Mayo Clinic twice and they don't know the cause of my neuropathy. What I'm having a hard time with now is insomnia. Is there a certain dose that may help with sleep? Or is my body just to used to this drug. I am in chronic pain from several conditions and no one prescribes pain meds like opioids anymore. My neurologist gave me 30 Extra Strength Vicodin for 15 years. But this poor man died from ALS a couple years ago. Now no one will prescribe pain meds that actually help. I eat ibuprofen like candy and I have a blood clotting disorder and am on eliquis 5mg bid
I have a history of DVTs and PEs. So what do I do? I've thought of suicide many times. I was an RN. I worked on a surgical unit and am well educated on opioid use. Why do I have to suffer from continual pain because of those who abuse opioids. Thanks. I like your videos a lot. 😊
What do you recommend for panic disorder??
Doctor can you please tell me which would be better and safer for fibromyalgia... Gabapentin or Cymbalta? My doctor has suggested either drug for Fibro nerve pain. I don't like to take medications because of all the horrible side effects, but I need something for relief. If neither, is there any other nerve pain med that's safer or better that you can suggest?
Peggy Litherland I take both. No side effects.
@@saraforehand5289 wow..really? Thanks
Gabapentin is a lower effect than Lyrics. Cymbalta is safer to to take at night.
@@Thollis1987 thanks!
Dr What drug do u recommend for Radiculopathy?
I have Ulnar nerve compression in my left arm which cause nerve pain down my arm an into my pinky and ring finger. It has helped tremendously with the pain, to the point where its almost non existent. I'm going to see neurologist about my nerve for a more thorough screening. When I first started taking it, I felt loopy almost high. I couldn't concentrate or think cohesively. Luckily that went away after a few days.
Taking for same ulnar nerve pain.. left arm, surgery didn’t work for me… what dose are you taking for relief?
@@timduncan4673 300mg twice a day
@@Michael-di6ss Thank you for taking time to reply!
I tried it for bipolar. It felt like being covered with a warm blanket but I only took it a few times though.
What made you not continue it? I have bipolar as well.
HAS anyone. tapered off this med ??, been on 400 mg for 1 month want off Any suggestions thanks
@nightheme 365 did you go back on the med ??? That tapper sounded fast 900 mg a day My dr said 5 months min to ween off
Doctor ive been taking lyrica for more than two years on daily basis an crazy quantity for my social anxiety and today i can't stop it if for example if i stopped it if feels like i'm tripping on lsd i feel very abnormal and i really tried all the ways i went to 5 therapists and they never understand, anyways currently i take like 3 300mgs a day and everyday i feel like my body is giving up and shutting and i dont know if i'm going to make it so any recommendations?
Maybe you should ween down to just take two a day?
I am, tapering down from 1200mg, I have been taking it since 2005, I feel nauseous all the time, I feel tired and depressed all the time. I am at 600 now, cant wait to finish it and be free.
Thank you Dr Landau for your honest assessment.If. 300 2ce/ day, would backing off 1 pill per wk. safe enough to avoid seizures?
be safe enough??
I’m sure glad I finally listen to my own gut feeling! I have been off this overly hyped meditation now for 2 months 😊
I'm glad some people can tolerate it and it helps them. It's prescribed like M & M's. I took it as Neurontin, Gabapentin and Gabapentin again
And I will never take it again.
wow, incredibly informative!. Thanks Doc!
My mother took this for just over week it made her zombie like, we were deeply concerned about how much she was sleeping being diabetic she wasn’t eating because of the tiredness. She was wobbly on her feet and had terrible fall due to zombie effect and wobbly. Few weeks later had another broke her wrist. She had what we didn’t know hypertensive heart disease and she passed away suddenly after having her cast off. My brother and I are convinced this and duloxitine affected her to have those falls. Some drugs should really be looked into that are years old.
So sorry to hear what happened. I was just prescribed this. But im in no rush to take it. I read it becomes dangerous when taken with other drugs.
@@roryivey shouldn't really be mixing much of anything honestly.
Dr. There is a lot of info on the internet about Neurontin being Ototoxic. Do you have an opinion on this ? Thank you...
I can attest to the fact that it helps alot with fentanyl withdraws. It does give a bit of a hangover feeling of u happen to be able to fall asleep. I take 600mg gabapentin 5mg valium 1mg catapress and 100mg doxepin (for sleep) when i detox myself
Fucking hell mate.
Sir you are going to get serious.... Please consult a good psychiatrist and be weared off Gabapentin as well as Doxepin also. Both can alleviate your depression and you will experience the suicidal thoughts.... All these like a hell ..believe me
@@maybenotsure5380 Yeah, my jaw drops every now and then when I realize how deep some folks are in the ditch.
@@smcongdon he can get off all of it without medical assistance all exept the valium he's kissed it there tbh and you gotta be careful with coming off the gabapentin too.
I inject buperonorphine with avil any suggestion or medication...
I been taking Gabapantin for anxiety and haven't had any problems
Lyrica gave me hallucinations. One dose and never again . And Neurontin has no effect whatsoever. Still, I know these meds are life savers for some people.
Oh my god, dr offered me both of these drugs (not together) gabopentin on my coffee table now. Friends advised me not to take it , so thought I’d change to lyrica. Thanks for the warning. Just stopped duloxitine (cymbalta) which was severely altering my personality. Still adjusting from swelling and dizziness.
My husband took it for epilepsy .It seemed to help . I was prescribed it later for something ....maybe pain ...crazy . I was taken off of it a few years ago .I feel better.
Would love to talk to you about gabapentin but don't want to put my story out publicly on TH-cam can i contact you directly?
So (with my doctors help and guidance) I’ve been coming off this medication for about 6 months. I was on almost 3000mg daily, I’m down to 300mg day(100mg TID) and can’t seem to get any lower than this tiny dose because of side effects of withdrawal, bad ones. Any advice? Thanks!!!
Wow ... Great Information !!
Thank You !!
Lyrica and gabapentin work very well.
It works great for my GAD and my essential tremor.
Really it works for GAD ?
@@oneidacaro4088 yes!
That is exactly what is happening to me! The PCP and physiatrist don't understand - or care. I swear it has been a nightmare.
Did you find an alternative?
I had extreme high blood pressure nose bleeds terrible headache. Had to stop taking it after 3 days. I believe it gave me permanent blood pressure instability.
I have been on this since June 2021 along with thyroid med & heart med. I am wondering if this med is what made my blood pressure rise. I used to be in 112 to 120/ 70s and now up in 140s & have gained like 35 pounds in a few months. Weight keeps increasing which really makes me mad. Just thinking it is this drug
Given how little he beat up on this medication relative to his other videos, I think it's safe to say that this drug is a winner.
Can it be used for restless leg syndrome.
You are an awesome Doctor / Pharmacologist. You seem to know each medication as if the info was all listed on the back of your hand. True info** on the drugs side affects, strengths, weaknesses, contraindications, etc. I really do appreciate your research behind the manufacturing and studies with each drug regarding FDA approval and independent studies. I trust your opinion and highly recommend others to watch your videos when they have questions about any drug. Thanks Doc!
It works wonders for Trigeminal neuralgia and will stop a migraine too
It actually caused me migraines which i don't suffer from prior to starting gabapentin.
Trigeminal nerves are in face right? I had that after xanex nerves in face especially around mouth it was weird --now just scripted afraid to take cuz of withdrawal or tolerance - will see thanks 🌻🌻
Gabapentin works very well for my peripheral neuropathy. 300 mg before bed time. Also makes sleep easier. No complaints. Cheap drug too. Before trying gabapentin my neuropathy kept me up at nights. Miserable. Been on gabapentin now for almost 3 years. Wouldn't change a thing. My internist said it works for most of his patients with neuropathy. This doc is too dismissive and flip about the subject. Hope your doc is more serious.
plus no references in description. I could do the same thing, just make stuff up. My number one red flag is the phrase 'studies show' and then no links to said studies.
My UCLA doctor says this drug is safe to come off CT during the first month of use. After that, patient needs to be weened. I have been able to use as needed for neuralgia without problem for over a year. But now that I have shingles, I have been using it daily and I am noticing CRAVINGS for it. Big red flag. Be careful.