Re: Neurontin
Ellen Hertz (eshertz(AT)access.digex.net)
Tue, 23 Dec 1997 19:07:16 -0500
At 04:10 PM 12/23/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Ellen Hertz wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My neurologist recently prescribed neurontin. It is relieving the tingling
>> and I want to keep taking it. However, the literature that came with it
>> worried me because it listed visual disturbances as a possible side effect.
>> I would appreciate hearing from anybody who is taking it.
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Ellen
>Hi Ellen,
>I'm Diana and I've been taking Neurontin since July '97. I'm taking
>600 milligrams three times daily. It not only helped the tingling
>but my mobility was greatly improved after the Dr increased the
>dosage. It also has helped the pain. The only side effects have
>been by memory has been impaired (sometimes this can be an asset).
>My Neurologist indicated I may have drowsiness, dizziness, blurred
>vision but only in the beginning although I did not experience any
>of these as I started with a low dosage and increased gradually.
>Hope this helps.
>Diana in Albany,NY
>
Diana,
It certainly does. Thanks.
Ellen