Gabapentin for Migraine User Reviews (Page 3)

• Krhea
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2019

"I have cervicogenic migraines caused by 2 bulging discs and a bone spur in my c5 and 6. I was seen by my new neurosurgeon on September 18, he prescribed Gabapentin 300mg 3x daily. By September 21, my hand and arm numbness, my migraines, dizziness, and nausea had gone away. I had been suffering for weeks. Multiple ER trips, and to my primary almost daily for shots of toradol. I am scheduled for surgery next week, and I am hoping it cures my issues completely so I can stop the Gabapentin. It is most definitely a great drug for migraines caused by nerve issues!!"

• Charity...
• March 5, 2012

"I have tried everything to control my atypical migraines. My migraines are severe and mimic transient ischemic attacks. I was diagnosed at age 14 years old. I am now 28 years old and an ER nurse. I have to be able to function as my job is very demanding. I take a low dose of Topamax 25mg daily and when I get an aura I take Motrin 800mg and 300mg Neurontin. In about 30mins I am able to function again. I love this."

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2012

"When I first started taking this medication, the neurologist told me to just take it with each meal, that it didn't have to be exactly 8 hours between. Wrong! My migraines got worse and I couldn't stand it. I increased from 100 to 300 mg, every 8 hours (I set the alarm on my phone, even at night), and headaches are gone...for the most part. I was having migraines 4-5 days per week, and now they are minor intensity and only one every 1-2 weeks. I have been doing this for a few months now. This week I noticed my hair thinning, not sure if it is related."

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2009

Neurontin (gabapentin) "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!"

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2011

Neurontin (gabapentin) "Suffered from migraines my whole life but the last 6-8 months they have been everyday, all day. I have tried so many medicines with no relief and recently my Doctor put me on Neurontin. This medicine works. I am on a low dose of 600 mg at night before bed and my days have been so much better. I still get some headaches, but not nearly the bad migraines I was getting. The doctor is going to increase my dose slowly until she gets me on the dose that works the best for me. But as for now, I am slowly getting my life back."

• Charl...
• May 9, 2015

"I had been taking topomax and Botox injections. They helped initially, the Botox helps within one week, sometimes two. I got injections ev'y 3 mths. Quit working after awhile. Now on gabapentin. Seems to be helping somewhat on higher dose but weight gain is horrible! I do not have increased appetite nor eat more either. Not sure what to do about it. Can't keep increasing weight."

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2011

"I began taking 300mg of Gabapentin before bed every night and stopped when my migraines began to subside (as recommended by my doctor). However, they came back and I began 300mg before bed and 600mg in the morning. The medication helps tremendously. The only downside is that it makes me feel drunk, spacey and tired. I don't feel "all the way there" and lost sometimes. Which isn't great at work. But it sure beats almost daily migraines."

• Anonymous
• June 17, 2009

"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."

• Gylm
• April 26, 2017

"I have chronic Migraine called Glutamate Storm. First dose of 100mgs made me sleep 36 hours. Before I got the prescription I never slept more than 5 hours per night and often only got 2 hours of sleep per night. But I did not want to take a prescription every day, so I only took it when my ears were ringing really loud and I was sleep deprived. But then I noticed that my chronic cough was always gone the day after taking Gabapentin. So I started taking it every day for that. When I did, my headache and ear ringing got a lot better. I am now taking 400 mgs per day. I had bad breath at first, but it's gone. Dr. says it might have detoxed something. I am all for that. Better out than in. This drug has helped me a lot. And I am not pro-pharma."

• ToddL
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 26, 2014

"I started having headaches, pressure, and a hangover like feeling in the mornings about a year ago. In early December 2014 I was diagnosed with migraines which were causing my issues. My neurologist put me on 300mg of gabapentin and I felt great from 12/5-12/20. I started getting the morning hangover feeling again on 12/21. My neurologist is now upping the dosage, hope it gets me back to that point/place."

• Anonymous
• March 16, 2011

Neurontin (gabapentin) "I have been on Neurontin for about a year now. I started with 300 mg. a day and now take 400 mg a day. This medicine has given me my life back. I was having 4-6 headaches a month, each lasting 1-4 days. I was taking Zomig 4-6 times a month along with Excedrin Migraine and Fiorinal. Now I only get 1-2 headaches a month and they are very mild. I can usually get rid of them with one dose of Excedrin Migraine or Fiorinal. Side effects are weight gain and some slight brain "fuzziness" but nothing serious. I had previously tried a beta blocker and an antidepressant and the side effects were horrible, plus I still had the headaches. I am very happy with Neurontin."

• Mark
• May 26, 2020

"I was put on every tablet used to treat migraines suffered years...literally followed the full list and had to try each tablets and every dose for each nothing worked, had scans...all ok Then end of January I was put on gabapentin, 300mg a day, 100 in morning, about 1pm then 7pm This so far has stopped a lot of the migraines coming, not fully though as I still need to take Zolmitripitan as some come still and I can always tell if it's a normals headache or one that could turn to a migraine then worse. I am just lucky I live in the UK £9.20 per item on a prescription, though I payed the 1 time yearly fee of £110 so I can have as many items as I need and don't pay anything else which is a good job the amount of tablets I've been trying I get Zolmitripitan, gabapentin, anti sick tablets and some stomachs acid tablets this would cost £36.80 a month but I've paid the £110 for the year so saving £331 thank god for the NHS !"

• GMAJ
• August 7, 2019

"I have developed post-herpetic neuralgia since May. I have seen both my internist and pain management. through CRNA specialists. I have been on Gabapentin since the beginning at various doses. I am now on 300 mg three times a day and an extra dose at noon if needed. I went back to my internist last week and he asked me how my headaches were doing. (I have had intermittent headaches 6-8 times a month for years) After looking at my headache log, I realized I have not had a headache that needed more than over the counter meds since the middle of June! I have been taking 3-4 meds a day for prevention but they didn't keep all of my headaches from occurring. I am soooo happy that I am not dealing with headaches anymore and I know it is due to the Gabapentin. It makes the side effects (dizziness, a little brain fog) seem pretty insignificant. I wish I had found this sooner but happy that I have it now."

• Willi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2019

"I was prescribed Gabapentin by my pain management physician - one in the morning and two at bedtime. I woke up this morning with a terrible headache - not a migraine, just a bad pressure headache. I took my morning pill, and started getting ready for work. By the time I was ready to walk out the door, the headache was gone. Two at night helps me sleep but makes me off balance. One in the morning eases the pain and puts me in a happy bubble. This medicine has worked well for me."

• Basia
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2022

"Today is Monday. I picked up my Gabapentin last week on Wednesday and started taking it that night (300mg) for migraines. I've had migraines for the past 39 years. When I tell you I've tried everything, please believe me. I've even been going for botox for migraines for just over one year now. By dose two, I was able to feel a difference! During the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), I had a horrific migraine where absolutely nothing was working. The only thing that worked was taking my Gabapentin along with Motrin. I'm not even a full week in and other than those 2 days, I feel very good. Also, once a week, I play bingo and usually need to take my rescue meds. When I played bingo (which was my second dose), I never needed my rescue meds at all that night. Truly incredible. Not one doctor in 39 years has ever suggested Gabapentin and I cannot figure out why. I'm so happy I found this headache specialist. I can only hope that the results not only continue, but they get better."

• ElleK
• October 25, 2011

"I have suffered with constant daily headaches and frequent debilitating migraines for the past couple of years. In the beginning the only relief I could get was to go to the ER for IV medications. It was to the point where I was either constantly in bed in pain, or at the ER. Finally I was referred to a neurologist who started me on Zonisamide. That helped at first, but then the headaches became constant again. Also, I was losing too much weight on the zonisamide (I was already underweight and had trouble gaining). Finally, my neurologist switched me to gabapentin, and it has helped a lot. I still get some headaches, but they aren't as often or as severe. Side effect was some loss of balance and forgetfulness. And I'm finally gaining weight!"

• Schwa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2019

"I was prescribed gabapenting and duloxetine for pain management. It just occurred to me, out of the blue, today that I have not had a bad migraine since I started taking 300 mg gabapenting 3 times a day. I can feel a kind of pressure in my head, but not pain. This drug is amazing! I have had migraines my whole life. Something else I noticed is that I get sleepier when the pain/pressure increases or if I get tense . If I am very sleepy I take a couple of minutes to relax and take a couple of deep breaths. The sleepiness subsides a little. Only a little, but some days that is all I need."

• rabird
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2016

"Got botox and been through all the meds for 8 yrs, finally got the nerve decompression surgery and thought I was well on my way then WHAM hit with a massive migraine with vertigo was horrible lasted for weeks then Dr gave me Neurontin and WHAM it pulled me right out of my migraine!!!!!! so I'm confident now, hoping for great results."

• Jordan
• November 8, 2016

"I have had migraines since I was about 12 years old. Tried EVERYTHING, Celexa Topamax, Amitryptaline etc. Side effects of those drugs for me where too heavy, memory loss etc. Sumatriptan is magical at relieving symptoms most of the time! It is not good for you to take everyday, which is alot of my problem. Been out of work for over two months with 20+ migraines a month. Neuro put me on gabapentin 3x a day and has helped dramatically, frequency is down a bit. Going to start botox in a month :) PS: I highly recommend Compazine for nausea, it also helps with the pain!"

• Kimbo...
• September 23, 2009

Neurontin (gabapentin) "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. "

• creek...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 8, 2019

"I was prescribed 600 mg/day gabapentin for restless leg, but ended up only taking 300 mg/day to provide needed relief. About a year later, I saw my doctor for terrible hot flashes and she upped my gabapentin dose to 600 mg and then 900 mg, hoping to relieve my hot flashes. It did nothing for my hot flashes, but I noticed that I wasn't have migraines anymore (I had been having 8-10/month). I started an OTC supplement for hot flashes, which worked wonderfully, and continued the gabapentin for migraine prevention. Like many others, I wish I'd found this years ago!"

• obviou
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2017

"Note: I rarely suffer side effects from medication accept for drowsiness when taking multiple doses of opiate based painkillers such as co-codamol in a single day. I started taking Gabapentin for bad nerve pain in my shoulder. After 4 days I was experiencing more side effects than benefits, migraines were just one problem I also experienced: - Jerky twitches in my arms and legs; - Inability to form full sentences at first attempt (600mg or more in a single day); - Depression (have had and overcome before); - Suicidal thoughts; It was the last 2 that did it for me, although the migraines were painful and the jerky twitches and speech issues annoying, seeing signs of previous mental health problems creeping in was enough for me to stop."

• framy
• February 6, 2017

"I have been taking Neurontin for a year to help prevent migraines. My longest time without a migraine has been 6 weeks. I still have migraines with brain zaps and minimal head pain. Additional symptoms include nausea, vertigo, eye jerking, loss of coordination, trouble concentrating, and moodiness. The neurontin does help. I am also taking L-Theanine, melatonin, vitamin B, and Flax seed oil (allergic to fish)."

• Antony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2016

"I started taking gabapentin since I had vertigo, nausea, dizziness, headaches and I collapsed twice (I am only 23 years old). The doctors said I have migraines. Gabapentin has really bad side effects. I was on 300mg per day for 9 weeks and it took me a month to get used to them. Pains in the chest, throat and back for weeks. Just horrible. It you can tolerate the side effects I would suggest taking them since they did help. Theg haven't resolved my issues but did help with the situation. Be careful when you stop them though since they got bad withdrawal symptoms."

• SaMoLuV
• May 20, 2011

Neurontin (gabapentin) "I have been on Neurontin now for 10 days. My pain management doctor put me on it for pain as well as for my migraines. The dosage he has me on is 1 tablet 3xs daily. The tablet is 300mg. I have experienced mood changes. I seem more agitated than I normally am. Hopefully I get better at that. I always feel drowsy after taking it. I haven't had a migraine yet but we shall see if I do anyways. It will be hard to tell since every 6 months I go and do radio frequency on the back of my neck. That is where they burn my never endings to help my migraines. So I hope all my pain goes away and I do not experience any freakish side effects. I wish everyone the best in taking this medicine and I hope all of us will stay pain free. "