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User Reviews for Gabapentin

Also known as: Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Horizant, Neurontin

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21 Ratings with 13 User Reviews

Compare all 27 medications used in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome.

Reviews for Gabapentin to treat Restless Legs Syndrome

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Review by mllnsjnt: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Neurontin (gabapentin): 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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May 29, 2008 12:56 AM
Review by Ximena: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Neurontin (gabapentin): 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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July 9, 2008 1:06 PM
Review by E. Turk: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Neurontin (gabapentin): 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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August 18, 2008 10:50 AM
Review by goduke: User Rating:  
   
8.0

Neurontin (gabapentin): 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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September 3, 2008 5:37 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
8.0

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

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July 23, 2009 7:56 PM
Review by mllnsjnt: User Rating:  
   
9.0

gabapentin: 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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May 29, 2008 12:57 AM
Review by janedell: User Rating:  
   
9.0

gabapentin: 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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July 15, 2009 4:29 PM
Review by LoriHatcher:

gabapentin: Thank goodness for this medication. Not only has it calmed me down after a 60 hour work week but my legs don't go crazy anymore. I very happy with this medication.

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August 19, 2010 3:18 PM
Review by gavinty: User Rating:  
   
8.0

Neurontin (gabapentin): Of different medicines I have tried for the Restless Legs Syndrome, this has been the most effective. I was started with 3 pills per day but have been able to reduce the dosage to 1 pill per day. Have been using this drug for over 5 years now.

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March 9, 2011 10:58 PM
Review by NYCGal: User Rating:  
   
8.0

Horizant (gabapentin): This medicine worked wonders for my restless legs syndrome, and also aches and pains associated with fibromyalgia and moderate low back pain. However, the withdrawal effects are awful (panic, insomnia, paranoia the worst). I even sought a second medical opinion on how to deal with it better and was told to just go back to my usual dose. I was taking 1200mg/day, and ended up tapering down gradually over 7 weeks. One other thing: this medicine interacts with numerous other medicines, so check this for your own situation and make your own informed decision.

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November 19, 2011 10:47 PM
Review by 2110081: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Horizant (gabapentin): Dismal results from other restless legs syndrome medicines, 500 mg Horizant has been a welcome relief. Especially the nausea that always accompanied the other medicines. Noticed relief the first day. While it hasn't completely eliminated the restless legs syndrome issue, I can easily say it has made an 80-90% improvement. Minimal side effects noted slightly itchy skin and occasional watery eyes. PLUS I am sleeping much better

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December 26, 2011 10:47 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

gabapentin: Works VERY well for restless legs syndrome and trust me, I have tried them ALL! Good luck, I know this is a wretched thing to have.

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November 27, 2011 12:13 AM
Review by M.D Shackle: User Rating:  
   
10

Neurontin (gabapentin): Neurontin 800mg is the best medication I have ever taken for any kind of nerve pain and it especially works with back pain and restless leg syndrome.

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December 10, 2011 1:28 PM

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