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Gabapentin for Back Pain User Reviews

Brand names: Neurontin, Gralise, Gabarone, Fanatrex

Gabapentin has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of Back Pain. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

Gabapentin rating summary

8.5 average rating out of 10

6 ratings from 6 user reviews.

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 20, 2024

"I don't tolerate most medications, but gabapentin doesn't have any bad side effects and helps pain and anxiety a ton. You may have a few days of mild tiredness/dizziness, but not enough to complain about. I have absolutely no side effects, and I take 600 mg 3x daily. I love this medication. Gabapentin has helped my energy, but at the same time, it helps me relax at night. It helps my mood and my pain. Is it a miracle medication? YES, it is, but I still have some struggles with my mood and pain, but it's kept me sane and out of the ER and mental hospital from physical pain and anxiety. You may gain a few pounds, and that's the only negative I've found, but I've also lost weight taking it when I was doing low carb. All in all, it's been a saving grace in helping me in multiple areas. I don't know what I'd do if they stopped making it, because I'd probably need multiple meds to replace this one, and I'd probably still suffer. Gabapentin is that good. Give it a try, you have nothing to lose."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 14, 2024

"I have had so many problems with my back. I went to pain management doctors. I got shots, and only received relief twice in 2 years. They did everything until the words 'pain stimulator' came out of their mouths. It was inserted in January 2023. But it never did much good. I had to get a new General Practitioner last month. She put me on 300mg 3 times daily. I put my feet on the floor and stand up with NO PAIN!!! First time in 3 years."

9 / 10
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  • Joh...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 30, 2023

"200 mg 3x daily for sciatica, after 2-3 weeks the pain relief has made sciatica tolerable. I had Epidural Steroid Injection only worked for 2 weeks and the pain started to return. Went back on Gabapentin, the pain is now pretty much tolerable."

8 / 10
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  • Mrs...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 30, 2023

"It works. I haven't had pain since I started on this medication. I would recommend this to anyone with pain."

10 / 10
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  • Amo...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • November 14, 2024

"I take it at night when the pain gets worse. It also helps me to fall asleep."

7 / 10
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  • Jea...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 11, 2024

"Taken 3 times a day with little to no pain relief. Also taken for paresthesia in both hands. It has helped a little, now less pins & needles in my hands when I am driving."

7 / 10
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