I have heard people using it for sleep as needed. I need something that I can take long term.
Is 100mg of gabapentin good dose for sleep?
Question posted by detour12 on 22 Oct 2017
Last updated on 30 October 2017
3 Answers
Deannamarie88
26 Oct 2017
If the ONLY reason you are talking gabapentin is for sleep, there's much better meds for that with less horrible side effects. Gabapentin is normally used for Nerve pain/neuropathy.
Talk to your doctor about a mild sedative. I use Klonopin. I also take promathezine for nausea, it knocks me out. I hope that this helps you. I just know that everyone I know, including myself has had negative side effects from gabapentin. I think that you're doctor or pharmacist would agree that gabapentin should be used for the shortest possible time. Best regards.
Buttercup2
24 Oct 2017
I have never heard of taking this for sleep. I take 800 mg at night but does not help with sleep. Everyone is different.
Take care!
Robert tr8
22 Oct 2017
I don't know about long term but I have taken gabapentin for sleep in doses berween 100 to 300 mg an hour before sleeptime, I found the lower doses to be as effective without the daytime grogginess. After two weeks of daily use I did have a slight withdrawal, ringing in ears, restless legs arms, nothing major but I stopped using it.
detour12
22 Oct 2017
how long did it take to make you feel sleepy ? also is it possible to get withdrawal from this if i take once or two times a week
Robert tr8
22 Oct 2017
Hi Detour, I would sometimes feel relaxed and sleepy within 45 minutes to an hour. I will try gabapentin again for occasional insomnia maybe once or twice a week. I think at low doses and used infrequently you should be fine. Do not take during the day or escalate your dosage.
I also use herbal products which can be helpful if more subtle in thier effects than any rx med. Valerian root capsules, passionflower extract taken late evening seem the most effective and a small dose, 1mg max of melatonin right before bedtime also helps. I have a lot of muscle soreness and occasional restless leg and arms and have found liqiud magnesium (ionic brand) to help. I woke last night at 1:30am took a capful in a bit of water and felt calm and soothed within 15 minutes, was able to sleep until 7:30.
Good luck,
R
detour12
29 Oct 2017
Hi ,i tired the valerian root last night and it worked great! Thankyou for the tip
Robert tr8
29 Oct 2017
So glad it helped, your welcome.
Robert
detour12
30 Oct 2017
is it normal for it not to work one night? or is it maybe i had a brownie with hot hot fudge ,not sure does the hot fudge have caffeine in it ? i did final got to sleep after taking lunersta
Robert tr8
30 Oct 2017
Good morning, yes I too am sensitive to chocolate products eaten late, caffeine and for me acid reflux. I usually get good results with the valerian but it is not as strong as an rx pill. Can add or alternate with passionflower. I use melatonin very low dose some nights to initiate sleep as well.
R
detour12
30 Oct 2017
Good Morning. Then it probably was the chocolate
i will see how tonight works! Thank you again.
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