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Posted 11/16/2010 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
So...I posted last week about having a really bad panic attack and thinking it was possibly the Neurontin that was causing them.  After talking to my doc about he, he said he didn't think that was the cause, however, I have had 2 more really bad painc attacks so decided I needed to try cutting back on the Nuerontin and see what happens.  I am a little "irked" because I called my doc yest morning to ask if this was ok and I still have not heard back, so I didn't take any this monring and I plan on slowly taperning myself off, or at least down a few doses until I hear back.  I just can't tolerate the panic attacks anymore.  They are so "real" feeling, I get rapid heatbeat, clammy hands, my face and neck get so hot I break out in a heat rash and they just totally freak me out and I, with all my heart, honestly believe I am about to die:(  It sucks.  So I really hope the doc decides to call me back!  I am going nuts!!!
Posted 11/16/2010 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. I have panic attacks that are pretty much controlled now, but I understand how horrible they can be. I hope you find the answer soon and can move on past this horrible time.

All my best!
Posted 11/16/2010 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
That is the hard thing with panic attacks, is you never get used to them. It is always the feeling of,"Im going to die!" It is a horrible thing to go through and I sympathize completely. It's unfortunate that we have to result in being our own doctors because our doctors are not here for us. The only thing I have found that helps the panic attacks is having a shower as soon as I can feel one coming on. I usually end up staying in the shower for about half an hour. I hope your doctor gets back to you as soon as possible
Posted 11/16/2010 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
Side effects listed:

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drowsiness
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tiredness or weakness
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dizziness
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headache
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shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control
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double or blurred vision
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unsteadiness
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anxiety
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memory problems
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strange or unusual thoughts
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unwanted eye movements
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nausea
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vomiting
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heartburn
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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constipation
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weight gain
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swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
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back or joint pain
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fever
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runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
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ear pain
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red, itchy eyes (sometimes with swelling or discharge)

I think you need to tell your doctor to look up this medication in his desk reference guide and then to explain why he doesn't think it could be causing it since anxiety is a common enough side effect to make the list.
Posted 11/17/2010 1:27 PM (GMT 0)
   Hey krw , So sorry your having such a hard time with the panic attacks , thats a bummer , did cutting down on the neurontin help at all ? I hope you got some relief and that you hear from your doctor soon . Hang in there kid , you can make it , you've got the right stuff !!!  Mikel 
Posted 11/17/2010 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for the advice and well wishes! I STILL have NOT heard back from my doc so I am livid! I have called them 2 times now. I am going to call again today and refuse to leave another message...I want to talk to him now! I am also now experiencing numbness in the very tips of my fingertips...I'm about to lose my mind. I am currently only taking the Neurontin at bedtime now, he had originally wanted me to take it 3 times a day, but I want off this horrid drug ASAP! On top of these issues, this particular drug makes me a zombie and I hate that feeling. I am just beyond frustrating and I GREATLY appreciate every single one of you for all the support!!! Thanks so very much!

KRW!
Posted 11/17/2010 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
can you call your PCP? Maybe they can advise you what to do -- or if not, perhaps they can get the neuro to return their calls.
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