User Reviews for Gabapentin

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.

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.

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.

Neurontin (gabapentin) for Anxiety: I notice it takes away anxiety but leaves me a little foggy -It's a great nerve pain reliever for my back

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Neurontin (gabapentin) for Postherpetic Neuralgia: Do not like the weight gain.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Neurontin (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: Neurontin has really helped my Restless leg syndrome.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.