Posted 4/29/2016 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
I have been taking Neurontin for 12 years. When I first began taking it my PCP prescribed 100 mg capsules so I could titrate up slowly. It helped reduce the likelihood of side effects. When I got to the point where my symptoms were controlled, I had the correct dosage. A couple years later my husband died and the stress caused my body to freak out. I tried upping the Neurontin and got significant brain fog. Went back down and it went away.
On the recommendation of a new neurologist, not long after that, I started Lyrica. If I told you my experiece I fear it would discourage you from trying it. I had significant mental issues and I was never able to titrate up to a dosage that controlled my symptoms.
Some that try Neurontin cannot tolerate it but do fine with Lyrica. The opposite is also true. I hope you find one that works for you.