Re: Neurontin and work

[Guest guest]

I have a question. I also take Neurontin.. Dr. has me on 300 mg 4X a day. But

she said I can take more if needed. My question to you guys is the ones who

take very high doses of Neurontin is do you work?? I work 7 hours a day and am

afraid of taking too much cause I am afraid I might get drowsy. I have severe

pain in my finger tips and toes. One thing I have done since most my work is on

a computer is a have fake nails and it helps with the typing. I would like some

input as to if you guys work or not.

Thank you .... Laurie in Sarasota

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

I can only speak for myself. Everyone's tolerance is different. I'm retired,

taking 1800 mg. a day. I'm not aware that it makes me sleepy. I do some

volunteer work once a week. I work around the house and drive daily to

appointments and errands. Doesn't bother me, but again everyone is different.

Carl

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie - in Sarasota

Yes I did work while on 2100 mg of Neurontin a day. I had quite a fast paced

job as the Director of Sales, Marketing and Customer Care for a local

telephone company. Get in early and leave late.

Yes, one of the side effects of Neurontin is that it may cause fatigue. It

sure did in me. I am now retired and at age 55 I am also on disability

benefits due to CMT. I found I could not perform at the pace I was on, and

that fatigue was getting the better of me. Don't forget though, CMT also

causes fatigue.

I find I am not so tired any more, and if I am I take a nap. Too bad we were

not allowed to nap at work. Give me 30-40 minutes and I am ready to go

again.

Regards,