Neurontin

[Howden]

Kenn: I was on Neurontin for several years, and when I first started on it I was most focussed on the fact that it took the edge off my pain, but I seem to recall that I experienced one or two episodes of unreasonable anger. Since those early days I have not noticed any mood swings apart from an occasional depressive state for, say, a couple of weeks and I think that is likely, in any event, given the nature of the condition we are dealing with. In brief, I would say that mood swings are not a problem for me. If I was not on on a drug plan that covers most of the cost of Lyrica I would not be taking it.

[2travelers]

I am going across country for the Christmas holidays. I am not on any pain medication at this time and am already getting uptight thinking about pain during the long plane ride and interfacing with relatives.

My wife has been taking neurontin for a couple of years for leg nerve damage and has negligible side effects.

Do you see this as an answer for me as a temporary relief for the chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome pain over the holidays. In the short time I have been experiencing pain I have not taken any pain medication.

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