Q: Spinal fusion surgey - Neurontin and Lyrica for nerve and back p
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on August 31st, 2007
I had spinal fusion 6 weeks ago. I was doing so well that I was weaned off the Neurontin (which I was basically taking for the nerve pain associated with the back pain). It was suggested that I try Lyrica instead of Neurontin if I needed it. I have been taking the Lyrica 200 mg three times a day for approx 2 weeks. It is not helping at all. I had very good success with the Neurontin in the past. Do I need to wean off the Lyrica and then start the Neurontin or can I just stop the Lyrica and start the Neurontin at the starting dose of approx 300 mg a day and then increase it. My regular physican is gone for the Labor Day weekend.
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