Neurontin and Pain: What Users Say

• The...
• March 2, 2012

For Fibromyalgia "Ever since I started on Neurontin, it's really helped the fibromyalgia pain to be under much better control than before. I highly recommend it as a treatment. The only side effect that I've experienced so far is a rebound of pain when too much time has passed in between doses. I have found that spacing it out every 8 hrs instead of just 3x/day provides better relief of symptoms from FM."

• jee...
• March 30, 2011

For Anxiety "I have had general anxiety most of my life, and occasional panic attacks. About a month ago, some personal issues tossed me into a week-long panic attack. I fell into a deep depression that made me have horrible physical pain. I started Neurontin 4 days ago and hours later, I was able to get up and move around. The panic attack stopped and I could feel it lifting. I'm still 'down' but I have things to be genuinely sad about. Today I am starting trazodone to help with sleep. I don't get drowsy on Neurontin. But for me, it worked immediately for the massive anxiety with no side effects except a foggy feeling which I no longer have with doses. The myalgia and pain from the depression is also nearly gone. I'm thrilled."

• 2X...
• November 4, 2010

For Peripheral Neuropathy "Neurontin has been a lifesaver for me. My chemo left me with severe neuropathy in my hands and feet. I couldn't feel anything but needles and pain. I take 1800 mg a day in three doses, and the pain begins to start again just before it's time for my next dose. I don't know what I would do if I had to live with the stabbing needle feeling every minute of every day."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2018

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "I have been prescribed this drug twice for trigeminal neuralgia, 4 years ago, and I weighed 310 pounds. I took this drug with seemingly no help. The pain went away totally one day. No clue was given. It (the pain) has returned with a vengeance. I am on 600 mg, 3 times a day, and cannot even talk without a painful shock to my face. My face feels like the dentist hit a nerve in a tooth. Wind, water, a wrong touch, and I am knocked to my knees, seriously. What is a better choice? The pain has got to stop."

• oli...
• August 7, 2010

For Pain "I have fibromyalgia and pars defect (slipped disc in L5, S1). I take morphine sulfate 30 mg 3 x daily, Neurontin 600 mg 3 x daily. I have noticed a HUGE improvement in the movement of my body. I can actually bend over without falling to my knees in pain. Before I was taking morphine, I could tell a difference on the days when I was not taking my daily dose of the Neurontin. My body would ache, and the pain would be awful and distracting. My arms, shoulders, lower back, and shooting/dull ache down my legs would flare up when driving or sitting for a period of time. Now I am able to sit without needing to lay down every 20-30 minutes. The price is reasonable for those without insurance. Hope this helps!"