What To Avoid When Taking Gabapentin | Foods, Natural Supplements, Medications

[@DarlowMaxwell]

Works very well for RLS and neuropathy. Been taking for many years.

[@kathybikadi9854]

My doc prescribed it for severe fibromyalgia pain. It works very well for me.

[@willowsoul3]

Curcumin is great for this pain. I use this. And no side effects. Natural.

[@prateekbobby6507]

​@@willowsoul3 i am from india a state where it is produced naturally and supplied to entire world ..i get natural here but is overrated wont work..

[@willowsoul3]

@@prateekbobby6507 I love India. I’m sorry this won’t work for you but pharmaceuticals are really bad. The one I take is produced in Oklahoma. I have noticed a difference.

[@LinZVI]

Gabapentin has been a quality of life saver for me. I have severe arthritis in my spine and shoulder, and works to dull the pain & disability of these conditions. I only need 300 mg 2x a day, taken in the evening & bedtime. Has also helped with reducing need for stronger opiates & blood pressure accellerating anti- inflammatory drugs.

[@JayKethley-y8d]

for a milder version, just use the amino acid GABA.... and yes, it causes drowsiness

[@matchpoint14]

user, does it actually work? I heard that it does not cross the blood brain barrier

[@Dave-if5qj]

This medication is so helpful For so many conditions But it'sa potent drug And to be used with Respect

[@allisoncolby7851]

This was very helpful information and I like the way you presented it. I especially like how you included how this medication reacts with homeopathic supbstances such as Valarian/valarian root, as These are the type of remedies I prefer, but if on occasion I should take a prescription, its good to know how the 2 types of remedies interact with each other. Many times, natural remedies are not mentioned or included, like they had been in this video. It is very much the type of information I'm looking for and would like to know about. Thanks so much!

[@chiarac3833]

Most people don't consider supplements and homeopathic remedies. I tell docs everything I put in my body. I also tell the pharmacist, as they're really up on cross reactions. That's the one time you don't want to lie, in a doctor's office or hospital. Bad things can happen.

[@hamshank8892]

I'm feeling pretty good Bro

[@brizak70]

It helps my debilitating nervous tremors but coming off this stuff can cause HELL

[@RichRich1955]

My friend has been on it for years from lyme disease pain

[@markalexander3659]

Good point about the alcohol. I generally don't drink but will very occasionally have one or two glasses of wine and I've noticed since being on Gabapentin that alcohol affects me maybe twice as strongly as it did before I was on it.

[@SummerofKittyLove]

I have taken it 3x for nerve pain and insomnia (only 100 mg) I don’t know for sure but it feels like it makes me not be able to breathe as well as I’m falling asleep-and heavy chest feel

[@matchpoint14]

I just read that it can cause fatal breathing problems, I saw a article today in fact

[@marwansal4175]

Just hearing the word gabapentin gives me anxiety. I was using it at 1800 mg (6x 300 mg) daily before stopping cold turkey. My neurologist/palliative care drs never warned and i never been on medication before. Within 24 hours after stopping it, i had the first and worst panic/anxiety attack in my life. Experienced horrible symptoms ... trip to the ER, horrible medical care , etc. that was march 2022, a day I'll never forget and it took me a year to recover but still not at a 100%. I am still experiencing phobias i never had before and recurring panic attacks. It even brought back some terrible memories from things that happened during my childhood, growing up during the war ... weird stuff. Never again, id rather deal with pain than go thru that hell again ..

[@chrissiecasson700]

Horrible medication

[@ofekmizrahi3079]

Its common malpractice to not warn patients of anything,for some meds i even asked if i should worry about a known side effect and they tell you no it doesn't cause that it's Crazy,for example one doctor told me vyvanse won't raise blood pressure and one said it isn't addictive both are false and luckily i do my own research not only ask doctors

[@ofekmizrahi3079]

​@@chrissiecasson700this was the doctor's mistake not the substance

[@jeanieologist4456]

So weird I’ve been taking gabapentin for five years. I can go a month without it and never experienced any side effects or withdrawals. I guess everybody’s different but I don’t go on here telling people what to do and what not to do.

[@jeanieologist4456]

@@ofekmizrahi3079 I would argue. It was also his or her mistake for just taking themselves off the drug without asking their doctor.

[@triciavaughn6069]

I'm on gabapentin and I am fixing to pour me a glass of whiskey to help me fall asleep.

[@PamelaYanner]

Cheers❤

[@lgonia5104]

I've been on it for years. I haven't ever had any side effects & I react to damn near any other medication. Weird

[@brizak70]

Gabapentin saved my life possibly. I was put in it because I had DEBILITATING anxiety due to some sort of CNS shock. (Probably because I went through major shock from exploding Tinnitus but IDK)........ so the only thing I could take that totally calmed that horrifying episode of my nervous system was unfortunately Gabapentin. I don't WANT to be on it so I decreased it a LOT. Now on only 40mg twice a day. But the loswer I go the more the muscle twitching and tremors and forehead disturbance return. PLUS I'm on Zoloft!! I can't take Benzos because they worsen Tinnitus. I'm in a hell of a spot. But at lease I'm not on over 100 a day. I hope some day I can function. Without it due to what I explained above.

[@chiarac3833]

@@brizak70 there's an anxiety med called Buspar and it's not a benzo. People say it's effective with minimal to no side effects. Maybe that's a possibility. Dosage is much lower as well.

[@musicismagic3001]

@@chiarac3833 - I took Buspar a long time ago. I had to go off of it due to the side effects it caused me that may not affect you.

[@Greg-ue8gb]

I’m on Gabapetin for benzodiazepine withdrawal it helps prevent any seizures during this process so yea I consider it a lifesaver. Although I think it makes my tinnitus worse? Tinnitus so bad cannot sleep! Sucks…

[@brizak70]

@@Greg-ue8gb my Tinnitus is TERRIBLE

[@hc5327]

Those side effects are the quiet deadly ones you won’t notice until the damage is done so treat the cause of your problems so you don’t need these deadly drugs.

[@guysmiley4830]

I was prescribed this for broken bones

[@chiarac3833]

@@guysmiley4830 omg, I'm sad for you, it's not meant nor does it work on that type of pain. These docs are getting a bit crazy these days.

[@lisamariemooremccain2584]

I was on 2700mg for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 2. It didn't help at all for my damaged nerves. Although I lost 8 teeth while on it!

[@davidgrim5990]

Never had any side effects even with alcohol. Use it for back pain from kyphosis. I think every drug can have different effects for different people. Not as effective as opioids but also not addictive and much less sides.

[@hc5327]

All drugs are addictive. They have side effects which means the body doesn’t recognize it. It will cause dementia! Do not use this at all for any reason. It’s not worth the consequences. There is many problems with medications. Read the book Drug Muggers. By Dr Suzy Cohan.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

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[@Suitswonderland]

The compound has great potential for abuse and is addictive though replaced by abusers by Pregabalin.

[@Suitswonderland]

Pregabalin was a really effective compound but its onset of action and duration of action were pretty terrible, Pfizer eventually released an XR/PR formula but it should of started as one, then coming off the compound was more difficult than opioids and benzodiazepines (with like 10 years of use of those, far easier too discontinue than pregabalin was after a few years being at 900mg because I would wake up in withdrawals with the 600mg 2 times a day dosage.) I never really experience any issues with gabapentin but I never used it at anywhere near the same dosage strength.

[@markalexander3659]

I'm on opioid medications (Codeine and Morphine) as well as Gabapentin. I also take an SSRI (Sertraline), Trazodone and an anti-histamine (Cyclizine). They are all prescribed by the same doctor so I assume in my case it must be okay to mix them?

[@harriet1844]

Better NOT assume your doctor was well-informed and weighed all relevant info before diagnosing your conditions - or was cautious and thoughtful in prescribing each of your medications. Don’t assume that your doctor keeps reviewing your treatment plan. We each need to educate ourselves as thoroughly as possible. Learn all you can about your illnesses, their causes and all available interventions. Seek evidence from high quality research papers published in peer-reviewed journals. (Google pubmed.gov). Even highly dedicated doctors are challenged to do it right! Of course, your doctor may feel sad if eventually it becomes clear that your treatment plan was making you sicker - but don’t count on it! YOU are the one who will die or live in this body of yours - for better or worse! At least, find an excellent pharmacist, and ask his or her opinion of your medications! At least, find an excellent pharmacist, and ask his or her opinion of your medications! At least ask a very competent pharmacist to review your list of medication‘s and tell you whether they are likely to interfere with each other.

[@chiarac3833]

I'm lucky, I can't take ssri meds or trazadone. Tried this gabapentin once and had a bad reaction. I'll just stick to what works and use the least number of meds possible.

[@wandaclark9252]

Your a druggie

[@cckrull8147]

Ask your pharmacist how well those meds work together or against each other!!!

[@chiarac3833]

@@cckrull8147 yes, because reading that list I see some concerns, though I'm not a pharmacist. That trazodone is a nasty drug, especially as it's being given as a sleeping pill. It'll make you sleep walk and raid the fridge. You'll gain 50 lbs and you'll really be hurting. What's wrong with some of these doctors? They give you 12 meds when you could probably get by with 2.

[@willowsoul3]

Why not use valerian .? Curcumin excellent for fibromyalgia pain.

[@brizak70]

They JUST SAID DONT USE VALARIAN

[@melissalamprey516]

Weight gain and anger I have severe anger i lash out with it then dont remember anything

[@venetiaanortrup8514]

1 months almost killed me. So much weight gain and it didn't stop adding on till 3 months after I stopped taking it. PURE POISION

[@chiarac3833]

@@venetiaanortrup8514 yes, that's a common thing. It leads to type 2. They brush that under the rug. Anything that puts weight on may lead to type 2. That's the last thing you want.

[@janbarriault4494]

sound like less risk to have ounce of whiskey, lol or whatever, at bedtime... hot toddy is very good!

[@Pete-lp5pw]

I have been prescribed Gabapentin for serious arthritis pain in my ankle. I don’t suffer any side effects from it. I am in constant contact with my doctor for any symptoms that may arise. Be aware when taking ANY medications.

[@moondogaudiojones1146]

Gabapentins have been hell for me. It’s different for everyone.

[@gwenjones1913]

I’ve been on this stuff after every back surgery I’ve had bc a nerve somewhere has been un impinged and it feels as if a campfire has been set-on a knee, top of a foot, so badly the sheet cant be tolerated touching. Although I developed restless legs within the past two years e gabapentin I’ve been taking for over 10 years does nothing, including the magnesium I take. But it was prescribed to me for hot flashes!! 300mg 4x/d and not too long ago I asked my doc to raise it and he wouldn’t. He wasn’t the original prescriber, but it just so pisses me off I’m a female still having to deal with the likes of hot flashes!! When does it E N D ???😢

[@chiarac3833]

The best thing for hot flashes and the like is BioTE bioidentical hormone replacement. If your lady doc doesn't offer, find one who does. Personally I'd rather deal with hot flashes than take the risk on gabapentin or some similar nonsense.

[@DoItWrightRo]

I know the feeling. It egos my hot flashes tremendously.

[@deborahmccoy47]

I take this for diabetes and it keeps my nerve pain down in my feet so I can sleep.

[@naceroune]

Thank you.

[@glennso47]

I will simply avoid gabapentin

[@rubeng.madrigaljr.7047]

It's also good for dog and I sold as such on the internet

[@rajtiwari4778]

Gabapantin was prescribed by a vet for my cat (obviously pet version)and he cried day and night from neausea I had to stop it immediately A family member was prescribed the same and the family member also confirmed having continued nausea and slurred speech Definitely it’s not something I would want to try I can live with some other fibromyalgia treatment

[@cathycd8527]

No wonder I was put on Morphine at the same time

[@fenwick_don]

Well we're getting some good advice to what to mix with gabapentin like six beers and a Percocet and next thing you know you're off to hallucinating and lala land.

[@cathycd8527]

THIS IS THE MOST HORRIBLE DRUG I HAVE EVER TAKEN. Side effect for me suicidal thoughts and deep depression. Went away within 3 days of stopping.

[@guysmiley4830]

I was given this after surgery on my broken leg. They put rods, plates and screws in. I never had side effects like this. I was actually in pretty high spirits considering I had just been hit by an SUV

[@matchpoint14]

cathy, how long were you on it and how much. I took it for 2 years and started getting severe burning type pain all over and head aches

[@melissalamprey516]

Im stopping cold Turkey today i need my opioid pain meds back i was never like this with them

[@frankenz66]

Seems that the question could be what isn't contraindicated with.😂

[@DontCancelMeBro]

You should avoid taking that nasty drug. You should avoid taking any pharmaceuticals if you don’t need them. For an example you do not need meds for t2d.. your dr doesn’t tell you walking after a meal and cutting processed foods and sugar is enough.

[@DontCancelMeBro]

Yes, if you’re disabled and can’t move then you should but most people in that class did it to themselves by having a poor diet and no exercise.

[@freshtoast3879]

​@@DontCancelMeBro what is "t2d"

[@Greenminou]

Type 2 diabetes ​@freshtoast3879

[@vitalucas9452]

What do you even know about Gabapentin and how it helps people.

[@max3eey]

​@@vitalucas9452 he knows nothing

[@httt7760]

Gabapentin is the devils device.

[@rayahash1]

Hello, do you know if pregabalin is the same? Ive been taking very high doses for a long time, it’s been very had to quit

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Actually it's a med

[@tawnihaynie1065]

👍👍👍❤❤❤😎😎😎

[@kimsherlock8969]

Yes The Gabapentin ...Neurontin affects normal brain functioning. The side effects are already unexceptionable Why choose a drug with side effects 🤔 It may ultimately do more harm

[@chengdutwo]

Doc put me on Gabapentin 3 x 300 mg a day for pain relirf for a compressed fracture on L2 vertabrea. Took it for 2 days & no pain relief or sleep but I did want commit suiside s I stopped. Was able to ger some Valium which worked so good I was off all meds within a week. My advice is don' t take it.

[@nveras8175]

Your videos are so thorough and easy to understand! Thank you for creating such invaluable content!!

[@ralsharp6013]

Its been given to me for dystonic spazms.. I havent filled the script due to being afraid of becoming addicted🤔

[@jonbush43]

My goodness. What a waist of video.

[@jonbush43]

When taking this medication you need to avoid listening to idiots like this person.