Guest guest Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Neurontin is an anti-seizure medicine that is being used off label for neuropathic pain. I used it several years ago for chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in my hands and feet. It didn't seem to help so I quit using it after several months. > > Hi, Group, > > I have a question. Has anyone had any experience with Gabapentin > (Neurontin) when used as a pain medication? I have been having > continuous testicle pain for the last two years and this is what my > urologist has prescribed. > > Anyone used it or heard of it? > > Thanks, > > Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Jim, may I ask how is the neuropathy these days. Have you found anything helpful. I am asking as I have wasted to many dollars on snake oil in the past. Thanks, Magenta. > > > > Hi, Group, > > > > I have a question. Has anyone had any experience with Gabapentin > > (Neurontin) when used as a pain medication? I have been having > > continuous testicle pain for the last two years and this is what my > > urologist has prescribed. > > > > Anyone used it or heard of it? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Hi Jim, Check out RemedyFind.com for patient ratings. 20 ratings using Neurontin for headaches: http://www.remedyfind.com/rem.asp?id=936 Extreme drowziness seems the biggest reported side effect. Ratings of many drugs at this site range from " The absolute best " to " the absolute worst " , proving one thing: everyone's different. YMMV. Bruce > > Hi, Group, > > I have a question. Has anyone had any experience with Gabapentin > (Neurontin) when used as a pain medication? I have been having > continuous testicle pain for the last two years and this is what my > urologist has prescribed. > > Anyone used it or heard of it? > > Thanks, > > Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Does this help? Steve ------------------------------------------------------------------ Gabapentin Gabapentin (Neurontin) Gabapentin (gab-ah-PEN-tin) Pregnancy Category: C Neurontin (Rx) Classification: Anticonvulsant See Also: See also Anticonvulsants. Action/Kinetics: Anticonvulsant mechanism is not known. Food has no effect on the rate and extent of absorption; however, as the dose increases, the bioavailability decreases. t1/2: 5-7 hr. Excreted unchanged through the urine. Uses: In adults as an adjunct in the treatment of partial seizures with and without secondary generalization. Investigational: Control pain in diabetic neuropathy and shingles. Special Concerns: Use during lactation only if benefits outweigh risks. Plasma clearance is reduced in geriatric clients and in those with impaired renal function. Safety and efficacy have not been determined in children less than 12 years of age. Side Effects: Side effects listed are those with an incidence of 0.1% or greater. CNS: Most commonly: somnolence, ataxia, dizziness, and fatigue. Also, nystagmus, tremor, nervousness, dysarthria, amnesia, depression, abnormal thinking, twitching, abnormal coordination, headache, convulsions (including the possibility of precipitation of status epilepticus) confusion, insomnia, emotional lability, vertigo, hyperkinesia, paresthesia, decreased/increased/absent reflexes, anxiety, hostility, CNS tumors, syncope, abnormal dreaming, aphasia, hypesthesia, intracranial hemorrhage hypotonia, dysesthesia, paresis, dystonia, hemiplegia, facial paralysis, stupor, cerebellar dysfunction, positive Babinski sign, decreased position sense, subdural hematoma, apathy, hallucinations, decreased or loss of libido, agitation depersonalization, euphoria, ``doped- up'' sensation, suicidal tendencies psychoses. GI: Most commonly: N & V. Also, dyspepsia, dry mouth and throat, constipation, dental abnormalities, increased appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, anorexia, flatulence, gingivitis, glossitis, gum hemorrhage, thirst, stomatitis, taste loss, unusual taste, increased salivation, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, bloody stools, fecal incontinence, hepatomegaly. CV: Hypertension, vasodilation, hypotension, angina pectoris, peripheral vascular disorder, palpitation, tachycardia, migraine, murmur. Musculoskeletal: Myalgia, fracture, tendinitis, arthritis, joint stiffness or swelling, positive Romberg test. Respiratory: Rhinitis, pharyngitis, coughing, pneumonia, epistaxis, dyspnea, apnea. Dermatologic: Pruritus, abrasion, rash, acne, alopecia, eczema, dry skin, increased sweating, urticaria, hirsutism, seborrhea, cyst, herpes simplex. Body as a whole: Weight increase, back pain, peripheral edema, asthenia, facial edema, allergy, weight decrease, chills. GU: Hematuria, dysuria, frequent urination, cystitis, urinary retention, urinary incontinence, vaginal hemorrhage, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, breast cancer, inability to climax, abnormal ejaculation, impotence. Hematologic: Leukopenia, decreased WBCs, purpura, anemia, thrombocytopenia, lymphadenopathy. Ophthalmologic: Diplopia, amblyopia, abnormal vision, cataract, conjunctivitis, dry eyes, eye pain, visual field defect, photophobia, bilateral or unilateral ptosis, eye hemorrhage, hordeolum, eye twitching. Otic: Hearing loss, earache, tinnitus, inner ear infection, otitis, ear fullness. Laboratory Test Alterations: False + reading with Ames N-Multistix SG dipstick test for urinary protein. Overdose Management: Symptoms: Double vision, slurred speech, drowsiness, lethargy, diarrhea. Treatment: Hemodialysis. Drug Interactions: Antacids / Bioavailability of gabapentin Cimetidine / Renal excretion of gabapentin How Supplied: Capsule: 100 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg; Tablet Dosage •Capsules Anticonvulsant. Adults: Dose range of 900-1,800 mg/day in three divided doses. Titration to an effective dose can begin on day 1 with 300 mg followed by 300 mg b.i.d. on day 2 and 300 mg t.i.d. on day 3. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 300-400 mg t.i.d., up to 1,800 mg/day. In clients with a CCR of 30-60 mL/min, the dose is 300 mg b.i.d.; if the CCR is 15-30 mL/min, the dose is 300 mg/day; if the CCR is less than 15 mL/min, the dose is 300 mg every other day. Copyright © 2001 Delmar, A division of Thomson Learning - All Rights Reserved > > Hi, Group, > > I have a question. Has anyone had any experience with Gabapentin > (Neurontin) when used as a pain medication? I have been having > continuous testicle pain for the last two years and this is what my > urologist has prescribed. > > Anyone used it or heard of it? > > Thanks, > > Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Magenta, if you are asking me () about Neuropathy the answer is NO, nothing seems to help. I have read recently that infa-red heat may be helpful. They are doing research on other Neurontin type drugs also. -- In , magenta_1996 <no_reply@y...> wrote: > > Jim, may I ask how is the neuropathy these days. Have you found > anything helpful. > > I am asking as I have wasted to many dollars on snake oil in the > past. > > > Thanks, > Magenta. > > > > > > > > Hi, Group, > > > > > > I have a question. Has anyone had any experience with Gabapentin > > > (Neurontin) when used as a pain medication? I have been having > > > continuous testicle pain for the last two years and this is what > my > > > urologist has prescribed. > > > > > > Anyone used it or heard of it? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Did you have an side affects, sexual or otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Magents, No, the pain is still there and I had a three hour bout with some very intense pain at work today. Tough to work when all you want to so is bend over and hold your groin. I have had relief with a couple of meds, Elavel & Cymbalta, but they had undesirable side affects so I stopped them. Now it's on this new stuff. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Thanks, Bruce. I will check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Thanks, Steve. Interesting reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Not sure if this is the kind of thing you are looking for or not, but here it is... http://www.news-medical.net/?id=4596 This drug has helped me with anxiety a good amount and energy levels some. Sounds like it is used for certain types of pain also. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Sorry, Jim - just saw this mesage. Disregard my last. Mark > > I have had relief with a couple of meds, Elavel & Cymbalta, but they > had undesirable side affects so I stopped them. Now it's on this > new stuff. > > Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Thanks for your answer , I was just asking if you found anything that worked. The reason I ask is, in 18 years I have found nothing for chemo induced Neuropathy. Not even good old Snake Oil. I have both Peripheral and Motor Neuropathy from chemo. Thanks, Magenta. > > > > > > > > Hi, Group, > > > > > > > > I have a question. Has anyone had any experience with > Gabapentin > > > > (Neurontin) when used as a pain medication? I have been having > > > > continuous testicle pain for the last two years and this is > what > > my > > > > urologist has prescribed. > > > > > > > > Anyone used it or heard of it? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 No probs, glad to be of service. > > Thanks, Steve. Interesting reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Hello, I have been reading about all the pain meds and I too hoard my pills. I went to a pain Dr. and he was very free with pain meds. He even gave me morphine, and that made me so druged that I did not even know what was going on, So I had to go off that after 4 days and then it took me a week to come off it. my rhmy only gives me 20 vicodin pill and no refills and Darvocet he will give me 60 pills and 1 refill but now they do not work any more so I am with you all. I just want something to take the pain away. good luck to everone looking for pain control and when you fine it let me know. Janet IN IL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm on Oxycodone and Dilaudid. Same results as you are getting. Can you take IBProfin, 800 MG 3 times per day? It gave me terrible stomach problems after a while, but if you can stomach it (no pun intended) it works. > > I'm taking Oxycodone and Robaxin for pain relief - but don't appreciate the groggy feeling I get. Does anybody have a recommendation of something that will cut the pain but not diminish my brain power? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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