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Posted 7/28/2006 4:05 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone had any success at all with Neurontin as a mood stabilizer?  I'm on a very low dose (100 mg---twice/day)--& i have noticed a feel slightly less "edgy".(I realize most people who take it--take it in much higher doses)

If you have had any experience w Neurontin as a mood stabilizer.....if it worked or not...please let me know, as well as the dose.  (PS--Thank God I am finally OFF of the Seroquel-lots of  people swear by its ability to make them sleep, but it gave me lots of aggravation including body jerks.     Anyway--get back about Neurontin--Thanks

Posted 7/28/2006 5:47 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know anything about the Neurontin but congrats on getting off the Seroquel. I know you had had alot of past concerns with that. Maybe you'll have a little more peace of mind now that you've gotten off that completely. Perhaps that will solve some of your sleep issues as well.
Good night
Ellie
Posted 7/28/2006 2:00 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks--Yea, that Seroquel was really causing me problems!   Now, all i take is the 200 mg of Neurontin (100 mg/twice a day) & my trusted Valium.

--Over the last year i've gotten OFF both Effexor & Seroquel!    Thank God--Thanks again yeah Robert

Posted 7/29/2006 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
I've heard of neurontin as a mood stabilizer. There are other anti seizure drugs used as mood stabilizers also, like depakote. I've never been on Seroquel but I am on Effexor. I ran out of it once and couldn't get more for about 4 days - what a horrible crash that was.
Posted 7/29/2006 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Gosh--going off Effexor without a resupply!   That is dangerous.  The side effects (withdrawel) asre terrible!

Posted 7/29/2006 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, it was terrible. I ended up being baker acted and that was probably the worst experience of my life. I never miss a dose now!
Posted 7/29/2006 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
I have never been on Neurontin, but I have heard it does work for some people and not for others.  It's main use is not as a mood stabilizer, so it may not work in the same way the ones that are do.  Also, it seems like you are taking a low dose, so I would give it some time and see where things go.  I have switched meds 3 times and I sympathize.  Good luck with everything, let us know how things are going.
Posted 7/29/2006 4:36 PM (GMT 0)

I am a new member and I have  been taking 2400mg of Neurontin for a mood stabilizer for years.  It works, but I still am a rapid cycler and have insomnia.  My doc said it would help with the sleep but it hasn't.  Let me know if you have any more questions.

bluejude

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