carmen v replied: "I checked on the web since I had not heard of this drug. I don't see anywhere that it is addictive, but it has many scary side effects. I agree that pain should be treated and deal with any habituation to a drug when the pain issue is resolved. I would give it a good try, taking according to instructions. If it helps, it could be worth risks. How is your prognosis for recovery? I hope you get better and this may be the key medication. Did this follow a viral infection? I put links to RainDrop Treatment for you to check if interested in natural therapies in addition to what you are doing to manage this difficult condition."

hí í'm k♥rчllє (cαrσl) - replied: "No Dr's dont push this to avoid the pain killers, they prescribe it for NERVE pain. The pill itself --IT is NOT a Killer- Some people react differently to different medications and some have very negative effects. do believe it was a severe reaction and that is why you felt suicidal... It isnt right for you to be "Claiming' this. Why did you continue to take it if it was sooo bad? I was on it, it did help me, but I found that another medication worked better. and ultimately decided to have surgery.. for a couple medical devices to help with extreme pain. I am very sorry to hear about your brother- but this medication has no warning of suicide- and the fact you said he had mental problems was probably the reason for his demise- your claim would be hard to prove. (but possible) Unfortunatley, you said that he was on other meds, and that could be a factor too. I dont totally believe that the meds cause people to kill hemselves but I have heard of the extremes. NO, I am NOT doubting that your story is true. I am not saying that at all,but I was on this medication for years, and i know others that were on it and didnt have this reaction. I think you probably misdiagnosed and giving the wrong medication, same with your brother. This medication was not for him and led to a tragedy. But many people take this medication without this claim. It was Smart of you to listen to your own body though- You didnt feel right and so you got off of the meds I do have a question. You said that You had nerve pain? How are you doing? Has anything been done? I would like to chat with you about treatments that I have had - that may or may not help you. I like you did nto want anymore meds and so I talked to my dr after I did some research it's always best to be Proactive in your care.- I have dealt with this for 22yrs. i have recently had a surgery and a bad result -in which I was offered Lyrica (precursor to neurontin- I am taking it but a very low dose- I could be on a really HIGH dose, but I dont want to be on these expensive nerve meds. I am only 45. I am sick of it. Sorry, I know we are not discussing ME! I jsut get caught up in this stuff sometimes! Let's talk plz. I do understand your feelings, but dont agree with the claim. Plz dont fault me for that, instead - let's talk. my best friend is on it for Bipolar also and loves it??? I could refer her to you if youwould like to talk to her too. I"

Lindsay replied: "All I know is that my Mom was on it for neck problems and it made her a Zombie (extremely tired, unable to focus). She wasn't on it for very long as the side effects were too many."