User Reviews for Horizant

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Review by GMCELHOE63 (taken for less than 1 month): User Rating:  
   
10

Horizant (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: 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 cassey (taken for 1 to 6 months): User Rating:  
   
10

Horizant (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: 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 2110081: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Horizant (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: 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 NYCGal: User Rating:  
   
8.0

Horizant (gabapentin) for Restless Legs Syndrome: 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

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