Can Neurontin Help With HIV

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NEURONTIN

I HAVE BEEN ON NEURONTIN FOR 11 MONTHS, FOR A PINCHED NERVE IN NECK. CAN NEURONTIN CAUSE CIRCULATION PROBLEMS? I HAVE A FINGER TURNING DARK ON THE TIP AND SKIN IS DYING. I HAVE OTHER FINGERS THAT ARE STARTING TO DO THE SAME...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Neurontin can be helpful to treat some forms of neuropathy but is not usually advised if there is actual nerve damage occurring from a pinched nerve (mechanical relief or physical therapy often recommended). You need to see your HIV doctor or... Read more »

Dose of neurontin

I am not up to 6 pills a day for my neuropathy. I am taking the 300mg pill. I take 3 in the am and... Read more »

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