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Re:With a 10-day supply of opioids, 1 in 5 become long-term ... by sergior on Sunday March 19, 2017 @07:06AM (#13906401)
I was prescribed Gabapentin for neuropathic pain and it did little for the pain but brought in a whole lot of nasty side effects. I was feeling terribly sick and everyday getting more depressed and thinking I am going to die and then severe anxiety came in that lasted for months after I stopped taking this medication. I am back on opioids now.
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Re:With a 10-day supply of opioids, 1 in 5 become long-term ... by michaf on Sunday March 19, 2017 @08:54AM (#13906777)
Sorry to hear that. For me the only side effect was some drowsiness, but I heard that it can come with more severe side effects for others. Best of luck with your further pain management!
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Re:With a 10-day supply of opioids, 1 in 5 become long-term ... by GordonS on Sunday March 19, 2017 @09:47AM (#13907033)
I also tried gabapentin for suspected nerve damage, and it made me feel like I was drunk - that's not a state that would allow me to live a normal life, working, driving etc
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