How long to efficacy?

[AnneJende]

When changing meds,in my case to Neurontin, how long before the drug reaches full efficacy?

[Hidden]

It can take a few weeks, maybe a month before you would feel the full effect from taking it.

[marsha2306]

It worked for me immediately. Still taking it 6 months later.

[Hidden in reply to marsha2306]

Grammie thats unusual for it to work immediately, its a med that needs to build up in your system.

[AnneJende in reply to Hidden]

Yes. As I took it for epilepsy I was fairly certain of that. Working on my patience!

[Grammieof4 in reply to Hidden]

I had just weaned off mirapex and went straight to Gabapentin. Only minor twinges infrequently after that.

[AnneJende in reply to marsha2306]

@Grammie How awesome for you! Still waiting for it to click in for me.

[Bkc1777]

Placebo effect? ;))) I got told that it takes 3 weeks to be effective.

[AnneJende in reply to Bkc1777]

Yes. I suspect that's why I have a follow up appointment in 4 weeks.