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

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Gabapentin review summary

8.1/10 Average Rating

32 Ratings with 21 User Reviews

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Reviews for Gabapentin to treat Restless Legs Syndrome

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Review by MysticCowboy (taken for 1 to 6 months): User Rating:  
   
3.0

gabapentin: Was prescribed gabapentin for neuropathy and off label for restless leg syndrome. I ramped up the dosage over three weeks to 600mg three times daily. It did decrease both sets of symptoms. It also sent me into major depression. When I eased off the medicine (all under doctor's supervision) the depression eased completely.

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May 13, 2013 10:05 PM
Review by rohaninoz: User Rating:  
   
8.0

gabapentin: My restless legs syndrome was actually whole body sort of vibrating, and came on very suddenly. 100 mg gabapentin, and I could sleep again! But every month had to add 100mg, got to 1000mg, then tried reducing 100 / month, realized after 2 months that I really needed the 900, not sure if that was withdrawal, but felt like I simply needed that much - so had a really good month. Then suddenly symptoms flared up, and even 1300 only just works.

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April 7, 2013 10:14 PM
Review by doc1019 (taken for 10 years or more): User Rating:  
   
10

gabapentin: Only problem I have found with Gabapentin is the need to increase the dosage over the long run. I am now up to 2000 MG a night. Having talked to many using the same medicine, it would seem the limit is 2400 MG, after that no increase seems to help. I started back in 1999 with 100 MG a night. Over the last 13 years the need to increase has been gradual but needed. I am approaching the limit. Gabapentin has been a Godsend.

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November 16, 2012 11:15 PM
Review by GMCELHOE63 (taken for less than 1 month): User Rating:  
   
10

Horizant (gabapentin): This medicine is definitely a 10. It worked for me from the first day I took it. It's nice to sleep at night again instead of pacing the floor.

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October 13, 2012 8:39 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

gabapentin: I have been taking Tramadol for RLS for three years. It worked absolutely wonderfully, and any time I ran out or stopped for some reason, I had no withdrawal symptoms at all. Also, I never felt like I was dependent on it, nor addicted to it. It helps that this is a non-narcotic medication. At the beginning of this year, my doctor added gabapentin 300mg/night. With this combination, I must say, I have never had a more restful night's sleep in my entire life. I wake up refreshed, not groggy at all, and ready to hop right out of bed and take on the day and the world.

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October 10, 2012 10:57 PM
Review by cassey (taken for 1 to 6 months): User Rating:  
   
10

Horizant (gabapentin): This medication actually works. I used to take one before bedtime along with my Requip.

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September 23, 2012 9:27 AM
Review by GreyFox72 (taken for 1 to 6 months): User Rating:  
   
9.0

gabapentin: My restless legs symptoms were 90 cleared up immediately upon the first dosage. The relief comes quickly and I can take a second dose right away if symptoms persist.

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September 17, 2012 3:31 PM
Review by Li-Li (taken for less than 1 month): User Rating:  
   
10

gabapentin: I have severe Degenerative disc Disease and Arthritis in my spine and my legs jump at night. I have been on everything and this medicine was literally a lifesaver for me. I can now sleep through the night and do not wake up feeling groggy or doped. I wish I had this medicine 2 years ago.

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June 25, 2012 2:05 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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