Gabapentin for Bipolar Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• Brenda...
• June 29, 2015

"I take Gabapentin along with Prazosin and the Gabapentin does not work. I take 600mg of Gabapentin and 2mg of Prazosin. Now my Dr is going to have to take me off of Gabapentin and put me on something else."

• Mixed...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 20, 2017

"I was drowsy for the first two days, but that went away. I don't experience any (noticeable) side effects, but the amount of help that it has provided me isn't too noticeable either. It has helped the highs and lows become a little less intense, but it's still not not doing a great job. This is better than nothing, though."

• Kvolk...
• June 9, 2022

"I went on gabapentin for my bipolar 1 disorder to help my body with anxiety. I was so anxious, people told me I looked like I wanted to jump out of my skin, and this lasted for a year and a half. Gabapentin helped me sleep too, and continues to do so. I took 300mg tablets 3x daily, and now I take it 2x daily. This medication works because I am able to feel calmer with still being able to go about my day while using it. It made me a bit cloudy and when I went off the midday dose I noticed I felt more perceptive and less dumbed down, so we’ll see how I feel off my morning dose. I like gabapentin much better than a benzodiazepine because it is easier to come off of (with a psychiatrist) and the benzos are addicting. I feel healthier knowing I’m not on a benzo and less dependent too although to be honest when I go down on gabapentin too quickly I get severe depression and crying spells. So I know to go slow now for withdrawal."

• Darrell
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2021

"I started gabapentin and baclofen two weeks ago. Having bipolar III and anxiety, I was very apprehensive about starting any meds. Reading down the list of possible side effects made the endeavor seem not worth the risks. After mulling it a couple days I convinced myself to try. So far things are good. Pain I had in my chest for nearly a year literally vanished over night. That pain kept me from working for a long time; I was polishing my resume the next day. The pills brought facial numbness down around 80% as well. Some back and neck pain still lingers, but it's improved. Really bad flare ups are rare so far, and only with a good deal of physical exertion. On the bipolar side, I'd be a little concerned about hypomania or, for some, mania. The mood lift coupled with your body feeling like it's twenty again could be a bit of a launching pad. I'm finding myself noticing some hypomanic behavior, but not much anxiety. Started on 300mg daily gaba, and 10mg baclofen 3 times daily."

• Jarbles
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2020

"My pdoc added gabapentin to my med cocktail claiming it would help with anxiety, keeping me asleep, and give me no taste for beer. My highest dose was 400mg three times a day. As for anxiety, I felt it did absolutely nothing. It may have helped keep me asleep for a night or two only after having to drink a couple of beers to even get to sleep. As for alcohol, I was already tired of drinking beer most nights to get sleepy so I don’t think it really added much to that. Without it, I drink even less now because that doesn’t even help with sleep. Over all this drug was useless."

• Addicts...
• January 9, 2018

"My ex-wife and sister use this medication for bipolar. My sister apparently uses it in such high doses that others I know who use it are flabbergasted at how much she uses. Then my daughter got into her mother's, and overdosed. Doesn't seem to regulate either of the prescribed people while posing a huge risk for family. Also, I read that some addicts love this stuff for the buzz it creates while not being on the urinalysis panel screens unless specifically asked. That would be my sister in a nutshell. She claims to be a few years "sober"."

• Sue
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2021

"I had high hopes for this medication after trying a lot of different meds with terrible side effects. First five days were good then I don't know what happen. I started getting real irritated and at night absolutely could not get a good night sleep. Did not want to take any sleeping meds at night. So I decided to stop this medication. Its nice it works for some people but not me."

• Eve...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 7, 2019

"I have been on gabapentin for coming up on 5 years now for bipolar 2, PTSD and panic disorder. I take 900 mg 3 times a day I honestly can say that I don't know if it does anything at all. I am on lots of other medications so it's hard to say. But talking to other people that use it for reasons such as pain and alcohol withdrawals sounds that they don't really notice it does much either I find that it has more of a placebo effect."

• E in ...
• March 14, 2012

Neurontin (gabapentin) "Provides for a very calming effect without feeling drowsy. It takes the edge off just enough so that I can focus better on the day-to-day."

• Trece
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2019

"I've been on gabapentin for three weeks, and I'm a new girl! Anxiety? Gone. Depression? See ya! Insomnia? Bye-bye! One warning--don't take this drug with Ambien, it causes total confusion."

• Donna...
• October 19, 2014

"I have been on Neurontin for several years. I take it along with Zoloft for bi-polar disorder. All I can say is that it works for me!"

• Miami...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 22, 2013

"I've been taking this for 17 years and it is been magic for me. I immediately started feeling better and within 6 weeks went back to work."

• Im Art
• October 19, 2015

"Gabapentin is my happy pill. Best Anxiety medication I've ever had."

• Johnny...
• November 28, 2015

"I also have been resistant to many of the drugs that Doctors prescribed. I have also paid dearly for some of the side effects. I only speak for myself, this drug has been a miracle for me."

• sstat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 14, 2019

"This gabapenti has one of best mood stabilizer I have ever tried - I have bipolar"

• Facel...
• May 30, 2014

"Gabapentin makes me feel better. I take it everyday, two times a day. I have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and severe anxiety. Gabapentin, along with Risperidal, help me feel normal."

• danfo...
• October 5, 2011

"Finally after every medicine known for use in treating Bi-Polar Gabapentin was the key when it was coupled with Lamictal. "

• Anonymous
• May 22, 2011

Neurontin (gabapentin) "Is definitely a mood stabilizer!"

• Blewee
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 10, 2021

"Gabapentin helps with my bipolar depression better than any other antidepressant or antipsychotic I've ever tried. It has improved my mood in ways nothing else has come close to."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 7, 2017

"Amazing for my depression"

• Vicky
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2019

"I have had bipolar 1 since 11 years. I used to have discomfort in posterior part around vertebrae column with crying spells.. Gabapentin did wonder for me.. Cured my problem with mood stabilization.."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2011

Neurontin (gabapentin) "I am on 1200mg a day to help regulate my moods. I am being treated for Bipolar 2 and depression. It has worked wonders. My moods are now under control and I am not cycling nearly as bad as before."

• F1REB...
• November 8, 2015

"Along with Lexapro this medication is a wonder drug for my depression. It helps me with social interaction. So happ y I found this med."

• Scott...
• April 3, 2023

"I felt terrific now for 2 days. Sublime product and I am so shocked. This is better than all anti-psychotic drugs."

• Reese
• February 25, 2017

"This medication is a godsend. Squashes my anxiety, racing thoughts, and depression! I also take a low dose of Seroquel XR and Prozac, which seems to be helping me tremendously."