Does it take a while for gabapentin to build up in system and work?

Hi Brayle123! I'm sorry to hear about your troubles with RLS. I definitely agree with MarieMarie's response that you need to give the gabapentin some time to work. A lot of these medications need to be taken for a while to get a high enough blood level of it established before you get the maximum affect. Also, your dosage is pretty low, and your doctor will likely raise it once you can tolerate what you are currently on. One of my family members, who has severe RLS also, takes 600 mg of gabapentin three times a day. This person also takes 1 mg of clonazepam twice a day with it. If you don't get some relief within a few weeks I would recommend talking with your doctor about increasing your dosage and/or adding another medication that may boost the effects and help you get some much-needed rest and get your life back. Hopefully you will post back soon that you have found something that is working for you! Best of luck!

Your gabapentin will work, it might just take maybe two weeks for it to build up in your system... you are also on a low dose, which your Dr may plan on raising once you adjust to the medication. Hang in there! I know restless legs can be really trying! ❤️