Depending on how much Prami and for how long you were taking it, you will still be suffering withdrawal symptoms.
The Gaba won't help with that.
As you say , you are on a low dose (could go up to 900 pd if tolerated).
I'm not sure about the sexual function, but is it mentioned on the patient leaflet?
It's always worth testing just how much rls we are suffering in a " naked" environment. But be sure about all the possible triggers that may be in your life.
GABApentin slows nerve response down all over for my neuropathy. That’s why it’s brand Neurontin is used to pass lie detector tests. I take 800mg three times a day as I tried to decrease it but foot neuropathy went wild and I could not tolerate it. Not entirely effective but I need sexual response. Wellbutrin is the only antidepressant that does not affect sexual response so I take 300 XL down from 450 XL. I take 15mg of Adderall twice per day for ADD and Narcolepsy. Neuvigil is better than Provigil for Narcolepsy. Brand Names rather than generics can make a difference. An extra GABA and clonazapam in the middle of the night shuts down RLS/DLS along with early Adderall (NOT EXTRA, early). I still need something more than GABA.
Hi, Madlegs, where did you read that 900 mg is the max for gabapentin? I believe it's more like 2400 mg. There are many of us here and elsewhere who take much more than 900, including myself (1800), with no problem. (Not everyone, of course: some have more side effects than others.)
Well, here's what I see on his RLS/PLMD Treatment Page on that site, under the Neurontin (gabapentin) section:
"The dose of Neurontin varies from 300-2000 mg per day, with the average dose being 800-900 mg. Neurontin should be started one 300 mg capsule at bedtime. Another 300 mg capsule can be added as needed every few days. The usual bedtime dose is between 300-800 mg. For severe RLS, a morning and afternoon dose can be added. Neurontin comes in 100 mg, 300 mg and 400 mg capsules.
In our experience, the response to Neurontin can be quite variable, but many RLS patients have achieved benefit from this drug with minimal side effects. The effectiveness of this medication often diminishes after 1-2 years. In one study, the average dose of Neurontin needed was about 1800 mg per day."
I know that he sometimes recommends pregabalin over gabapentin because it's better absorbed. But I also know that different people get better or worse side effects from one vs. the other. For myself, I had some rather serious balance issues on pregabalin (feeling like I was about to fall from time to time, had to catch myself) as well as morning blurry vision. I get much milder side effects from gabapentin, and no balance issues. I can live with the limited absorption, as it's equally effective for me as pregabalin was as long as I keep the dose around 1800 mg.
Couldn't tolerate gabapentin side effects were awful. If it's for restless legs have you tried ropinerole, I've been on them for 6 years and can't be without them.
The person posting was on pramipexole and came off it because of Augmentation. Ropinirole is another dopamine agonist so would cause Augmentation very quickly. Best avoided.
I realise that bvlgari. I’m delighted Ropinirole is still working for you. It worked fine for me for 10 years and then I had to keep increasing the dose. Then I couldn’t sit still in the early evening and it moved to my arms and became so intense I couldn’t bear it.
Just be careful not to increase your dose and keep a watch for any signs of Augmentation.
That's interesting I'm on low dose oxycoontin for fibromyalgia wonder if that's helping as I haven't increased my ropinerole still on 1mg twice a day. Thanks
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