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Category: Oral Prescription This is for diabetic neuropothy. has any one had any experience with this? I was looking for the good,bad or ugly about this medication. |
Helps 70% of the time |
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 proud mom (see all reviews) |
August 29, 2009 7:08 PM I have been taking Gabapentin about 1 1/2 years and it has kept me pain free the whole time. I have tried to cut back but the pain comes back. I guess I'm on the right dosage. With out this product I would be screeeeeeeeming. Pros:It stops the pain. Cons:It will be a life time product so I hope they don't stop making it. |
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ranthony (see all reviews) |
August 29, 2009 5:26 PM I am currently taking 100mg x 3x a day of Lyrica - this med. sounds like the generic version - which I dont think is out yet. Pros:is truly the Miracle Drug of the decade Cons:system tends to become immune after 6 - 7 months - started taking 2 x 75 mg daily - just increased to 100 mg x 3 daily |
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 Barb S. (see all reviews) |
August 21, 2009 6:45 PM My Physical Med and Rehab Dr. prescribed this for me. It really works for my foot pain. I have been taking this for a couple of years now and I don't have the sharp consistent foot pain any more. Pros:Works good for foot pain due to diabetic neuropathy. Cons:If you miss a dose here and there....the pain comes back.... |
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 Babygirl697 (see all reviews) |
August 19, 2009 10:09 AM It helped my nerve pain but made me extremely tired Pros:helped with nerve pain Cons:made me exhausted all the time.I had to stop taking it |
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Deb54 (see all reviews) |
August 6, 2009 5:49 AM They are not the same thing, though they are supposed to give you the same results, relief from neuropathy. Lyrica is supposed to be better(it is the newer one), but everyone has to judge for themselves which one works better for them. And sometimes a combination is the answer. It takes time to play with the meds until you hit on just the right one. Don't give up hope, there are a couple more that might work, Trileptal and Cymbalta. Deb |
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 phatgirl (see all reviews) |
July 30, 2009 10:24 PM i have taken gaba. for 1 yr. and i get switched back and forth with it and lyrica i was told they are the same thing.does anyone know? |
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nitewalker (see all reviews) |
July 12, 2009 2:24 PM this medication is definately working for me. i am currently on 300 mg and take it at nite to sleep and have had no problems. |
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 patb (see all reviews) |
July 9, 2009 12:53 AM Hubby has been on Gabapentin for over 4 years now. the dose has to be increased frequently but it has helped him. |
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 Rick_W55 (see all reviews) |
July 5, 2009 5:49 AM They raised the dosage several times, I got little to no relief. Now I am taking Lyrica and getting some relief on dose of 3 tablets a day. |
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 bluepappasmurf (see all reviews) |
July 4, 2009 3:27 PM I have taken Gaba since 2005 along with other oral meds. I find that it helps with my neuropathy. I tried Lyrica but gained 38 pounds in 3 months. Lyrica helped to block the pain but it only masks the neuropathy. I started Metanx a month ago and it not only helps to block the pain but it actually restores blood flow and repairs some nerve damage. |
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