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by rick
Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:21 am
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: Gabapentin Questions
Replies: 21
Views: 3297

Re: Gabapentin Questions

I was up to 5400 mg of Gabapentin when I switched to Lyrica. I have heard that it takes at least 4500 mg of Gabapentin to see pain relief from PN issues. I didn't hang around, felt no relief. I currently take 900 mg of Lyrica, down from a maximum of 1500 a day. Plus, 180 mg of Cymbalta. I switched f...
by rick
Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: cymbalta for pain
Replies: 7
Views: 3315

Re: cymbalta for pain

Ray, For about a month after I upped the dosages I felt like I was in a fog. I upped the Lyrica quickly and still had quite a bit of pain after 1200. I was on Cymbalta 60 mg and went to 120 without much change. The increase to 180 mg was almost an afterthought but I felt much better. I have tried to...
by rick
Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:40 am
Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
Topic: cymbalta for pain
Replies: 7
Views: 3315

Re: cymbalta for pain

Hilary, I take 180 mg of Cymbalta each morning. I noticed a considerable decrease in pain between 120 and 180. I have tried to go back to 120 a few times and have had to go up to 180 again. I also take 1200 mg of Lyrica a day. Between the two I have less pain; perhaps a 3 instead of an 8 or 9. Rick

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