Med question

[ericaj]

Hi I am just wondering something. Does anyone know if theres is a difference between Tablet and Capsule forms in medications? I ask this because my Pulmonologist just recently put me on a new med. for the PLMD - Neurontin and she prescribed 300mgs to start of the Capsule form. But I have a much easier time taking tablets (anyone else like this?) and noticed upon reading that Neurontin is available in both capsule and tablet in the 300mgs. ..

Also another non-heart question, I apologize. Does anyone know anything about Restrictive Lung Dis. and how it is mananged usually? - Trying to get ideas to ask my Pulm about. I am writing up a list of questions for her.

Thanks all!! Hopse soon to be back up to par and up to posting more!! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!

Erica

 

[strawberry]

Erica,

I'm not sure about capsule vs. tablet exept maybe capsule is more time release. I took Neurontin for a while for a pain condition and it was one of the few things that helped. I only took 100 mg, in the evening cause it does make you drowsy at first. Whe my other meds started kicking in for the pain(long story) and I stopped taking the neurontin I couldn't sleep because I was so used to the drowsy effect. If it does make you really sleep at first, hang in there because it does settle down after a few days after your body adjusts. Hope this helps!

 

[Mary]

Erica,
As I understand it, most of the treatment of RLD deals with addressing the symptoms with steroids and oxygen supplementation. My husband works with a team of pulmonologists (he does the bronchoscopys with them) and I asked him what his experience had been. He suggests you ask her the time frame of the progression and what steps will be implemented to manage it.
Mary

 

[Ross]

Bronchoscopies are evil! Keep your hubby away from me.