I have had 2 back surgeries including a double-fusion using my own bone. After 20 years I developed terrible back pain and sciatica. An MRI showed significant arthritis, calcification and stenosis. I also have migraines and the Gabapentin has helped a lot in both areas, with minimal side effects.
How long can you safely take 300mg. Gabapentin, 3X daily?
Question posted by Marsha65 on 29 April 2015
Last updated on 29 April 2015
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StyxNyx
29 April 2015
I take 900mg. 4x a day (3600mg.)now and I seem to be fine... although, my dose was just increased to that from 600mg. 3x a day (1800mg. total). I originally started on Gabapentin in 2002 due to a back injury (torn disc L4 - L5) and now degenerative bone disease too. I started the Gabapentin on 300mg. 4x a day (1200mg.) but for the first 2 weeks it was like being on acid... walls were melting, colors were much more vivid... it was a fun ride but I told my doc and he laughed and then lowered my dose to 300md. 3x a day (900mg.) and that took care of the melting walls and stuff. A few weeks later I went back up to 300mg. 4x a day and I was fine. I've been on Gabapentin for 13 years now and it hasn't caused me any long term problems so I'm guessing it's safe enough. I hope this helps! :)
StyxNyx
29 April 2015
Sorry about the *300md* typo. ;)
Marsha65
30 April 2015
Many thanks StyxNyx. Yes, it helps a lot to know I can probably take it for a long time. The benefits have been amazing!!
Marsha65
30 April 2015
The main thing that bothers me is that I start feeling a little "spacey" an hour or so before my next dose.
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