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Grand Magnate
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Jul 20, 2024 at 02:57 PM
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I have bipolar disorder. I take gabapentin though it was prescribed by my neurologist for neuropathy. I don't feel like the gabapentin helps my neuropathy and have wanted to stop taking it. However, my pdoc says to stay on the gabapentin that it helps bipolar?
How is gabapentin supposed to help with bipolar disorder? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, lamotrigine, hydroxyzine, There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
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Jul 20, 2024 at 06:02 PM
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Hi @Blueberrybook. I am inclined to trust the pdoc unless there are sideaffects that are disruptive. People here are graet peer support, but the kind of question you ask requires a professional opinion like a pdoc or pharmacist.
If you want to read what is on the web about your question try links like this one I found, but professionals can give you a more reliable answer. Gabapentin and pregabalin in bipolar disorder, anxiety states, and insomnia: Systematic review, meta-analysis, and rationale - PMC CANDC [If you want me to see your reply to this post please include @CANDC in your message - not in requoting my message] __________________ Super Moderator Community Support Team "Things Take Time" |
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Jul 20, 2024 at 06:54 PM
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Ooo interesting question. My pdoc put me on a small dose of gabapentin to help me stay asleep. It does seem to help me stay asleep once I fall asleep but he’s never that talkative and hasn’t said anything about it helping the bipolar in general
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Jul 20, 2024 at 06:59 PM
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My pdoc has the opposite problem; he's plenty talkative but he talks SO fast. I quit trying to keep up taking notes on what med adjustments he makes and just asking at the front desk before I go out for a printed list of them. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, lamotrigine, hydroxyzine, There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
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Jul 20, 2024 at 07:23 PM
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Oooo that would drive me nuts. I’m deaf and read lips but had to use an interpreter during covid days. I trust interpreters but it’s awkward to have three in a room. But the point I wanted to make was that an interpreter would have forced a fast talker to slow down. He really needs to be sure you know what he’s prescribing! Except for a small increase in my latuda and the gabapentin my meds have hardly changed in ten years. Unfortunately that’s not true for my regular doctor. I’m on 4 meds for my stomach and still I have problems.
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