The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
Neurontin (gabapentin) for Migraine: After trying many other traditional migraine medications, finally Neurontin converted my almost daily headaches to one every 10 days or so. I am able to treat these breakthrough migraines with Migranal. I have a life!
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gabapentin for Anxiety: This drug has been helpful with my anxiety. I take 300mg 4 times a day. It has not made me tired or groggy in anyway. I am impressed and glad my doctor prescribed it for me.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome: Have stage 3 RSD. This medicine has helped manage my pain as well as can be expected without the side effects.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Peripheral Neuropathy: Tried for several months. Wasn't sure if problem had resolved or drug was actually working. Stopped SLOWLY and within weeks noticed return of symptoms - starting back tomorrow - slowly up to full dosage.
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gabapentin for Fibromyalgia: People ask me if it works. All I know is that when I miss a few days, I feel awful. Within hours of getting my refill, I feel human again. I wish there was a drug that would give 100% pain relief, but that's not realistic. At least with this, I can function.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I take it for my nerve pain and it helps tremendously. I usually don't have to take any pain pills due to it anymore. I also take it for migraine prevention. I have not noticed much of a difference yet with that, but works great for nerve pain.
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gabapentin for Anxiety: I have just started taking Gabapentin and it has been very effective in leveling me out so I can better handle daily life stress and crisis. It doesn't seem to have any conflicts with several other medicines I take. It may make you drowsy, but I'm very impressed with the results so far. I take three 300 MG capsules per day. I'm very glad my doctor prescribed this drug.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Migraine: I'm taking Neurontin for my Basilar Migraines. I started out with 600 mg/day and it worked well in controlling my terrible auras (vertigo and double vision) for about 10 months. I started experiencing mild vertigo the past 3 days so it was increased today to 1200 mg/day. Hopefully it will continue to keep my auras in check.
For me, the downside of this medicine is feeling lightheaded and I sometime have trouble recalling things. Also, sometimes I get a "high" feeling, but it's all good.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I have herniated disc as well as severe arthritis in my shoulders and arms. I have had many days of severe pain and restless nights, very painful mornings while being on many different narcotics that didn't help very much. After starting Neurontin the pain has almost completely gone. I am still on Roxicodone but the Neurontin has made all the difference in the world. I can raise my arms above my head, something I haven't done in months. It does make me a little sleepy but I am sure that will go away, I have only been taking it for a week now. My opinion it to take it at night, everyone needs a good night sleep anyway. It is great for me.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Insomnia: I took this medication in conjuction with Lamictal for bipolar disorder some years ago, and it would help me fall asleep, especially if I had a lot on my mind.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: This stuff is great for nerve pain. I have 2 herniated discs in my lower back and 1 in my neck along with a pinched nerve. It takes away my neck pain when narcotic pain relievers and muscle relaxers combined didn't. Taking it alone causes drowsiness.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Had post herpectic trigeminal neuralgia (one of the worst cases in history according to my doctors). Began treatment with medications available in 1995, which almost destroyed my endocrine system. I tried Neurontin when it came out and today find I can control what used to be chronic burning pain down the side of my face from my scalp to my upper teeth across my right eye with 600 mg of Neurontin taken before bed.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I have been taking Gabapentin the generic for Neurontin for about three years. I am having really dramatically disturbing dreams about all of my dead relatives. This is really disturbing me. I have had all tests possible on my neck and back. I have had one surgery on my neck and am waiting on another surgery on it. They keep giving me injections I am sure just to pass time. The injections have done nothing for me. Neither did the RFS (Radio Frequency Stimulation) for carterizing the nerve endings. They now have me on Skelaxin as well but there is no difference. This has been going on for six years after an accident at work.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I have been taking Neurontin now for 2 years for nerve pain associated with paralysis if my right leg. I now take 300mg 3 times a day and honestly don't think it does anything at all. I also take 30mg of morphine 3 times a day not to mention a handful of muscle relaxers as needed. If you truly have pain the only thing that works is oxycontin combined with morphine. My advice is to take care of your body and 2 stay off of 4 wheelers that run over 100mph because when you crash you will brake and end up with a crappy life like mine.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Migraine: I started to use this in June of '09. I was skeptical about the use for treatment of migraines. I have used it successfully for 3 months to treat my episodes, with Imitrex to back it up. I was using Imitrex up to 4 times a week, but I have only used it a few times since starting the Neurontin. It has really made a difference in the way I live my life.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I just started taking 100 mg twice a day five days ago. I have degenerative joint disease, osteopenia, arthritis, etc. Mainly, my neck and hips just kill me! Sometimes I can't get to sleep, sometimes I wake up feeling absolutely pitiful. I've only been taking ibuprofen 600 mg 3 x day. Since starting the gabapentin (ALSO started effexor same day) I am able to sleep and it doesn't hurt all the time. I am sleepy a lot. It's worth it not to hurt.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Migraine: I used this last night for migraines. I took two pills and felt like I was drunk, even when I woke up. It knocked me out cold for 10 hours and I still felt like that when I woke up. I have been exhausted all day also. My migraine is gone, but I can barely keep my eyes open.
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gabapentin for Pain: This medication relieved my pain while detoxing off of methadone (was taking it for degenerative disc). However, I did have significant side effects. The most problematic were really bad double vision and am still experiencing a foul smell (which is getting better) over time.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Insomnia: I sleep deeper and wake up refreshed. It doesn't knock me out or stop anxious thoughts, but once I get to sleep, I sleep so well and with less awakenings.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: It is prescribed to my father-in-law because he lost his legs in a fire. He has phantom pain and he was given Neurontin. It doesn't really help his pain.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: After the timing of using this medication is adjusted correctly (activation time for myself takes 2 hours for peak performance), it has helped allow me to sleep, and to take away the pain caused by nerve damage. Though it was not meant for it, it has also helped with chronic back pain, and pain in my hands. A fairly effective drug. Please understand that my use of this drug is not related to seizures, and so I cannot comment on it's effectiveness in that particular field.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Peripheral Neuropathy: I just started taking it, has been four weeks. Seems that the needle tingling in hands and feet has not been as bad.
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gabapentin for Pain: I find it doesn't give me much relief for my pain in my foot as I have a burning pain on my heal 24/7 for at least 6 months. I am already an amputee in one leg.
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gabapentin for Pain: For nerve pain/damage, this is BETTER than narcotics and tramadol. For almost any other kind of pain it does little but I suggest you try it if you have any kind of spinal problem. I apparently have some kind of lesion or scarring after a badly herniated L5/S1, experience zaps and soreness in my low back and legs, and take 900mg/day three times a day and it is a miracle that this medication performs as well as it does. Great stuff.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: Couldn't sleep at night because of back pain, doctor gave me these along with regular pain medicines. Besides being a little over weight, I'm as healthy as a horse. These gave me the best nights sleep of my life. I couldn't lift my arms and just felt as relaxed as I have ever been in my life! Didn't feel groggy in the morning, totally awesome! I don't take them EVERY night as prescribed, but after living with this pain for so long, I know when there is going to be a bad night (say, after mowing the lawn). I take one before bedtime and VIOLA! I have a great nights sleep and still feel awesome in the morning! It's a miracle drug!
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Fibromyalgia: I've only been on it for about 1 month. They have increased my dosage and I have noticed a change for the better.
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gabapentin for Pain: I have been taking this medication for nerve pain in my leg. I have a ruptured disc in my back which is causing me severe nerve pain down my leg. Pain medicines do not work on me so I had been suffering for awhile. No sleep and lots of pain. Not good! My doctor put me on this medicine and I can now function better. I have gotten much needed sleep and overall feel a little better. There are side effects though. I would stay very groggy and would lose some fine motor skills for quite awhile after waking up in the morning. I found that if I lessened the dose the effects were much less. I do have more pain throughout the day but I am more alert and functional. I think the drug has helped me a lot.
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gabapentin for Pain: I have been taking this medication at a prescribed dose of 3200mg a day. I have now had to come off it as the side effects I have had were quite severe. Vomiting, headaches, dizziness, lack of sleep, very moody to name a few.
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gabapentin for Anxiety: My Doctor gave me this medication because I am going through a very stressful time and I was having an emotional melt down. I take 600 mg before bed or as needed during the day and it always calms me down. It feels like my whole body is numb. It also works good for restless leg syndrome. It can make me forgetful and groggy so I don't drive if I've just taken a dose. It may not be a good medicine for someone who has a job or needs to be very alert and focused. No other side effects. I've been on it for 2 weeks and it's been a lifesaver.
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gabapentin for Peripheral Neuropathy: This is the only drug that works for me. I use it in a combination with a holistic remedy (Nervefix) as well as 500 mg a day of Alpha lipoic acid and chelated magnesium and a host of other herbal medicines for various other complications and for general health. I am trying to reduce the Neurontin, but it is very difficult as it does keep the neuropathy at bay.
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gabapentin for Pain: My husband has suffered 4 months from severe chest pain brought on from spinal stenosis. Tried Hydromorphone every 4 hours. Now on this drug his head is clearer. He can handle breakthrough pain with just extra strength Tylenol on demand.
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gabapentin for Anxiety: I was only taking 600mg (2 x 300mg) an hour before bed. I overslept every day while taking this medication. I also felt groggy in the morning, stumbling to bathroom when I first wake up. Did not really help with anxiety or my mood.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Fibromyalgia: I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 6 years ago after a toxin exposure. I recently had some flare ups so bad the pins/needles were back in both arms and legs. Finally they gave me Neurontin yesterday. Other than really knocking me out it relieved 80-90% of my pain. I did not take it this morning and am hoping by weekend to be on the 2x a day as doctor prescribed. I had the first full nights sleep in over 3 years. First time I could walk without pain in the morning. Did anyone else get really tired when first taking this?
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gabapentin for Pain: I've been on this medicine for about two weeks. I haven't noticed any significant change. It does however make me sleep well at night. I do have upset stomach, really strange dreams, and some acne (which I hardly ever do). These are the only complaints I have about the drug. It hasn't worked great for my back pain but my stepmom takes it and I know it works great for her fibromyalgia.
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gabapentin for Restless Legs Syndrome: I take 200mg of generic gabapentin in the early evening and have had my restless leg syndrome symptoms greatly reduced. I sleep through the night now, something I have not done in years. Side effects have been sleepiness, dizziness and memory loss, but are minor compared with the benefits.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Fibromyalgia: I found that this medicine gave little or no effect in treating my fibromyalgia. However, since everyone's body chemistry is different it may give mild to medium relief. My sister has it also, gave her mild relief.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: Although it helps with my RSD pain, it still has adverse side effects such as weight gain and large doses seem to affect the gastric system.
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gabapentin for Fibromyalgia: I have only been taking gabapentin for a couple of months - fibromyalgia pain has gone from intense, sharp shooting pains to dull muscular aches in same locations the sharp shooting pains always occurred. This is somewhat bearable. What I find great is the energy and ability to do things I haven't been able to do since 1998 when I was first diagnosed. It has also helped a little bit with hot flashes and stress incontinence.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I have tried this drug 2 separate times in a 6 month period and it did not help. It made me extremely tired for the entire time. I had a very active 2 year old at the time. It would be better prescribed as a sleeping or calming pill but I suppose it depends on the individual needs.
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gabapentin for Migraine: I've been suffering with horrible migraines with stroke like symptoms for years, I didn't think there was anything out there but pain killers for this condition. I have been taking Gabapentin for about 4 months, and I love it. I have never felt so good. No migraines now. Aside for a few heart racing episodes and tiredness in the beginning, the medication is working well.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Persisting Pain, Shingles: I had pain in my head with shingles. After taking one pill the pain went away, the next day I went to work for a few hours.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Fibromyalgia: I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but I've always thought it was something hormonal and the doctors never paid attention to that. I have found a doctor that listened to me and I am now taking Neurontin for my severe PMDD (pre memenstrual disphoric disorder) It works! I have my life back. I never nap anymore. I am going all day - quite unlike me for the past 5 years.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I suffered with spinal stenosis and sciatica in my right leg for years. I tried pain pills, spinal cortisone injections, acupuncture, to no avail. About a week after I started gabapentin 3 times a day, the pain was better. Eventually I was pain-free. Side effects were minor for me.
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gabapentin for Fibromyalgia: I was prescribed gabapentin in hospital after enduring two back surgeries. I was given it to help rejuvenate the nerve in one leg that was severely compromised. An unexpected bonus for me is that my excruciating fibromyalgia pain has all but disappeared. I only notice faint pains if I am late for my next dose. I was previously having pains all over my body and each day a new joint would feel like it was broken. I am so thankful and am hoping this is a long term solution. I have been taking it for about 10 weeks, 300mg 3 X per day.
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gabapentin for Pain: I have had a constant burning from the middle of my butt down to behind my knee for the last 8 months, my doctor finally gave me this, and the burning feeling went from about a 9 to a 2 overnight. I would recommend this to anyone who suffers this kind of pain.
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gabapentin for Anxiety: Although this medicine is not approved and is used off label for anxiety it has helped me a lot. I have been on it for 3 weeks and when I don't take it I can tell. I have tried Vistoril and had not luck with that so my doctor had me try this. I would highly recommend this medicine.
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gabapentin for Pain:
I have nerve damage, left upper leg numb and very painful. Lighting strikes and muscle contracts. It relieves a little - but hasn't made my life better because I sleep all the time with pain.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I have suffered with chronic pain from staph infection for the last 30 years. I finally got relief with Medtronics Morphine pain pump. After trying Neurontin for break through pain I have high hopes to replace the Morphine with the Neurontin, which has recently been approved to be used in the pump by the FDA. After staying on the Neurontin slowly but surely all side effects were gone. Just the dry mouth continues but that's okay.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Fibromyalgia: It has made a great difference in my fibromyalgia. A lot less pain and it has given me more energy. I have been able to do things I thought I would never do again.
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gabapentin for Trigeminal Neuralgia: I've had pins and needles in both hands from a pinched nerve in my neck. Muscle relaxers, stretching, new pillow, heat, nothing was working. This works really well.
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gabapentin for Fibromyalgia: When it comes to treating fibromyalgia, this medicine is the greatest. In the beginning it was prescribed to me for my Sciatica pain that runs from my low back down both legs and a few months ago when I went to my Pain Management doctor for an epidural he wanted me to come off the Neurontin for a month or few so as to see if the epi's were working and if so, how much. I politely argued with him quite a bit because I knew how much Sciatica pain I'd be in without the drug but had NO IDEA it even was helping my fibromyalgia. So I relented and came off the medicine. By the 2nd week, my fibromyalgia was SO BAD that I was bed-ridden and pretty much stayed that way until my next appointment 2 1/2 weeks later. It was quite literally a month from hell. Neurontin Works.
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gabapentin for Pain: I have been in pain every day for the last three and a half months due to automobile accident and spondolysis. The pain landed me in the emergency room a couple of times. My primary put me on this yesterday, and I slept last night. I can feel my injury this morning, but it doesn't hurt and a pain free day is a fabulous thing. I'm going to hug the doctor the next time I see him.
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gabapentin for Insomnia: My psychiatrist put me on gabapentin for my headaches and insomnia. I was waking up in the middle of the night and having a hard time falling back to sleep. This drug along with putting up heavy curtains to block all light and noise saved me. My headaches are gone and I sleep normally now. Good drug.
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gabapentin for Insomnia: This medicine does allow me to sleep, but has the unfortunate side effect of keeping me drowsy for about half a day thereafter no matter how early I take it.
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gabapentin for Pain: I really wish this medication worked for me like it does for you all. I do get some relief from the pins and needles and bee sting feelings but that is all. Maybe if it had some back-up medication for my constant pain.
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gabapentin for Trigeminal Neuralgia: 400mg life saver for normal flare ups but not strong enough for bad attacks. Good when used in conjunction with Topamax
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gabapentin for Migraine: I was suffering for a week, with my 1st migraine attack. It was going on and on, for days, on the right side of my head. NOTHING helped. I took 400mg and 4 hours later took another 400mg and I did not need any Ambien to get to sleep. By morning, most of my pain was gone. I couldn't it. Now I am up and feel great. It's amazing, please ask your doctor to try this.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Migraine: This works great for migraines. Now, I only have 1 migraine a month if that. Will cause you to be tired at first but than your body adapts to 1 pill per day.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Fibromyalgia: It has made a huge difference. I've tried everything including Lyrica, Elavil (which made me gain weight). Those were helpful but I get the best results with 600 mg Neurontin 3 x daily and flexeril 10mg 3 x daily or as needed.
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I've been using this for over 2 years, and I've found it to be very effective for my facial pain. The only time I have a problem with my facial pain any more is in spring and fall when the seasons change.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I've been taking 300 mg three times a day for the pain resulting from a failed ulnar nerve transposition. It helps a lot with my pain.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Migraine: I was up to a very high dose of Neurontin in hopes of it helping my horrid migraines, but nope. All it did was cause some major word finding problems. My neurologist finally switched me to Topamax. My mother loves Neurontin for her hot flashes though. I didn't have any other side effects other than the strange word finding issues.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I had a work accident over a year ago. I have taken every pain medicine, had the spinal shots therapy. Now I'm taking this and have virtually no pain. However, if/when you are taking this, be careful - about 2-4 hours after taking it, you will feel extremely drunk or high for a while. Don't drive on this stuff. But overall, it has worked better than all the other medicines I have been on.
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gabapentin for Pain: Has worked very well on my foot that has poor circulation due to diabetes. I was experiencing extreme burning and painful prickling sensations on the top of the entire foot.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: I have used gabapentin for several years. If I take it by 8 pm, I am ready to settle down to sleep by 9:30 pm. I have virtually no leg kicking during the night and wake up refreshed. The other Parkinson medicines I tried previously didn't work all night and left me groggy in the morning.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I take Neurontin with Methadone for severe back pain. This is the only combination of pain medicines that has actually worked for me.
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I found this drug to be quite effective in controlling the burning pain in my feet and legs due to nerve damage caused by 3 lower back surgery's in which they removed 4 disc's. I found that if I missed a few dose's or just took it as needed to control the pain and not as the doctor ordered, that it would cause me to have severe cramps in the calf region that were extremely excruciating.
I would also like to add that I have taken this drug while "Detoxing" from alcohol. It did a fantastic job at controlling the "Delirium Tremors" or "Shakes" as well as controlling the "Sweats" and "Insomnia" associated with alcohol withdrawal.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I live with chronic back and neck pain from an accident. I have been on every narcotic available and now use fentanyl patches. The patches work for everything except the nerve pain in my neck, shoulder and left arm. I couldn't get any relief from the pain, especially at night trying to sleep. My doctor put me on Neurontin about 2 weeks ago and what a relief. Amazing that Neurontin took away that pain.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Vulvodynia: Neurontin plus physical therapy for my previously unrecognized pelvic bone rotation has basically cured my vulvadynia which also involved horrendous skin irritation (raw, bleeding skin) in the area between my clitoris and vagina. What a miraculous combination! I strongly urge women to find out if they have nerve issues created by pelvic tilt/rotation/etc by going to a women's health/pelvic pain physical therapist. The therapy is sometimes painful but the results are great, and people who specialize in this are very very kind and sympathetic! Neurontin is the icing on the cake for the cure. Calms nerves and allows them to return to normal
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gabapentin for Persisting Pain, Shingles: I was in bed for a year with PHN pain from shingles. I am now taking Gabapentin and I now have my life back. It is a wonderful drug.
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gabapentin for Pain: I was in an accident that affected nearly every part of my body. After using this medication, the relentless pain from neck, lower back, arm, leg, rib and multiple pelvic fractures combined with considerable nerve damage was reduced to the point that I could begin therapy and resume some normal activity in my life.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I have chronic pain in my thigh from degenerative disc disease in L4-L5. I have tried a couple dozen medications and this and Robaxin are the only things that help.
I agree with the previous posts about the dopey feeling and would further suggest that you do not have to drive anywhere, even the next morning. I still felt like I was drunk about 10 hours after taking this medication.
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gabapentin for Pain: Our dog got it for the pain caused by syringomyelia. It improved its condition, but sometimes he needed additional painkillers for his headache.
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I am a 40 year old female that has suffered from Bipolar disorder and ADD for a long time. I honestly feel as though I have tried every bipolar/depressive medicine that has ever been created, but for 4 years I have taken Gabapentin, Adderall and Trileptal. The chemicals click. My family and I feel as though I finally have a chance at normal, fun loving life as I deserve.
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gabapentin for Benign Essential Tremor: I have taken other drugs for my tremors and this one has had the best results with the least amount of side effects.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: Do not be put off by initial dopey feelings you may get when you start this medicine. For me, these feelings diminished after a day or so. I needed to have the dose increased to 3600mg daily to make my pain almost disappear. Each time the dosage was increased, I felt dopey for a bit, but it was only temporary. The reduction in pain and the good sleep I get is well worth any side effects. In my case, side effects are minimal. I have nerve damage resulting from ankle surgery for arthritis. Before I was put on Neurontin, my outlook on life was pretty bleak. I couldn't sleep and the pain was excrutiating. This drug has really helped me.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Only taken this for a little over a week but the severe, intense pain is gone, and I'm really hoping it works for my migranes as well.
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gabapentin for Pain: I have had several doctors perscribe Neurontin for pain. I've got degenerative spinal disease with herniation. I also take Tramadol(pain)and Prozac for the depression(side-effect). It's a shame that the FDA hasn't passed it for other ailments because it really helps.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: In my research on RLS I found that iron deficiency could also be a contributing factor. I have found that the combination of 300 mg of Neurontin twice daily and Hemocyte Plus once daily gives me the most relief from the symptoms of RLS than anything in years.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Insomnia: After trying every type of insomnia medicine, this is the only medication that has worked for me. I don't notice any side effects. It isn't perfect. I still have sleepless nights sometimes; but those are nothing compared to the insomnia I was dealing with before.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Migraine: I started taking Neurontin 4 days ago for my migraine headaches, and I can already tell it is starting to help me in so many ways. I was having up to 3 headaches a day, and felt I was slowly falling down a hole I didn't have the strength to pull myself out of. I feel like I'm getting my life back. Thank you.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: I also take Neurontin. Initially, it was for Periformis Syndrome (a pinched sciatic nerve, which replicates sciatica). Then I started to experience RLS and didn't sleep for a week. My doctor told me to take extra Neurontin and I'm sleeping through the night now.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Pain: I am taking Gabapentin for nerve pain from an accident many years ago. I had been suffering with it for a long time. This drug has decreased the pain 10 fold and has given me back part of myself.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: Nothing seemed to work for my restless legs until I tried Neurontin. The first night I felt like my legs were just another part of my body, they didn't hurt or jerk.
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gabapentin for Pain: Since my first Gall Stone attack over a year ago, I have unexplainable diarrhea. I would eat something and within about 15 minutes I would have to use the bathroom in a very urgent way. My doctor could not explain the reason for this. At the same time he was trying to treat me for constant numbness and pain in my leg. He gave me Gabapentin for my leg to see if it would help. Funny enough the leg is the same but the diarrhea rarely happens now. I'm glad this could help that issue at least.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Peripheral Neuropathy: I have used Neurontin for more than 15 years. I have discovered that it is a great ongoing sleep therapy. The added sleep it grants me is a fantastic help with the neuropathy.
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gabapentin for Restless Legs Syndrome: Before taking Neurontin, there were 4 to 5 nights a week that I was unable to sleep. I started taking Neurontin regularly and I no longer have Restless Legs Syndrome. It has helped me tremendously and made a big difference in my quality of sleep.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: Before taking Neurontin, there were 4 to 5 nights a week that I was unable to sleep. I started taking Neurontin regularly and I no longer have RLS. It has helped me tremendously and made a big difference in my quality of sleep.
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gabapentin for Peripheral Neuropathy: I have taken gabapentin for about 10 years for Peripheral Neuropathy. For several years I took the maximum dosage per day. I found my memory slipping and becomming more severe as time passed. I finally quit for about two months, only to return to 300 mg four times daily. This stopped almost all of the memory problems and the lighter dosage keeps the pain down to a low roar. Gabapentin is the best I have found for the pain.
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gabapentin for Peripheral Neuropathy: I have a c6-c7 compressed disk that has been causing severe arm pain. The pain medicines didn't help at all but after being prescribed gabapentin the pain has completely dissappeared.
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Neurontin (gabapentin) for Peripheral Neuropathy: This medicine helps me a lot. I have also found a good side effect from the drug. I feel much better and more active and motivated.
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gabapentin for Peripheral Neuropathy: I have been taking Gabapentin for approximately 18 months. The reason for this is following "botched" surgery, I developed a haematoma 5.5cms. I had further surgery to remove the haematoma as it was lodged in my abdominal wall. I have been left with a neuroma and neuropathic pain. The only side effects I seem to have suffered are a gain in my weight and I cannot drink alcohol as it makes me feel sick but the drug has brought me tremendous relief from pain.
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gabapentin for Epilepsy: the dr gave me gabapentin to go along with my keppra for seizures and migranes. i have gained about 20 pounds in 5 months. still really helps not to be so shakey all the time.
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gabapentin for Hot Flashes: Have suffered hot flushes for 20 years as a side effect of Amitrypline. Gabapentine definitely reduces the severity of the flushes, although not stopping them completely.
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gabapentin for Persisting Pain, Shingles: I HAVE DEGENERATIVE HIP JOINTS AND I LIVE BECAUSE OF THIS DRUG WITHOUT PAIN!
I TAKE IT 3 TIMES A DAY[800MG] AND CAN WALK AND DO EVERYTHING!
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gabapentin for Persisting Pain, Shingles: I was having horrible tingling and pain in my legs and feet because of Diabetes. But I took 1 pill, and within a few hours the pain and tingling were gone, I felt more relaxed and calm, it's wonderful! I feel normal!
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gabapentin for Persisting Pain, Shingles: I started trying gabapentin for fibromyalgia and it has worked really well - I had been on small doses of amitriptyline but that was awful - made me feel stunned in the morning. Gabapentin, on the other hand, has a shorter half-life and I wake feeling OK.
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gabapentin for Epilepsy: I was prescribed gabapentin for seizures I have pretty bad fibroylgia and ibsd as soon as I started taking this my ibsd is gone after living with this foul disease for 20 yrs.
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