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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Neurontin Taken For Insomnia

Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016

Question: I have bipolar disorder. I have been having insomnia. I take 900 mugs of neutron to help with sleep. But it is not doing the trick. Could I increase my neurontin?

I have been having some insomnia. I currently take 900 mugs of neurontin to sleep. But it is not doing the trick. Can I increase it?

I need your advice

I also take seroquel but that is not helping my sleep.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Yes, you can increase your Gabapentin. Under supervision, the dose could be as much as doubled. This will help with sleep for certain.

Dr. Sheppe

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (12 minutes later)

SO I could take more neuron tin if needed? My Doc is not returning my calls and she is very far away. I was just there last week. I am having insomnia now so I am frustrated. No sleep is bad news for us bipolar folks. I don't want to end up at the hospital.

Thanks for your help. I also take ativan, 3mgs at night. Is it better to increase the neuron tin?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can take more neurontin if needed. There should be a doctor covering for your regular physician if she is out. I would suggest increasing the neurontin rather than the Ativan because neurontin is not addictive and should get the job done.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 hours later)

SO I took five 300mgs pills of neuron tin and slept very well. Do you think that 1800mgs is safe to take?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
No, do not increase anymore without being prescribed such doses by your psychiatrist. It is not safe to do so unsupervised.

Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (25 minutes later)

My doc has nobody covering her and it is the weekend. SO thanks so much for you help. I tried to click on the link below for your info but it did not work. Do you have a way that i can contact you?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome!

The links are not clickable, you have to copy/paste or type the web address into your search bar manually. The links to reach out to me directly are:

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or

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Dr. Sheppe

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Do you have an email address?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
I only conduct therapy and answer questions via this website at the links I gave you. Hope to hear from you soon!

Dr. Sheppe

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 hours later)

I tried to follow you on these links and have had no luck.
Thank you for helping me!
I took only two extra neuron tin pills and slept fine. I really needed to sleep. I worry when I don't get enough sleep. Insomnia is bad news. Thanks for your help/ I will follow up with my regular psych doc asap. The weekend just makes things difficult.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome, I'm glad I could help. Ask me a question direct from my link on this website in the future!

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