Neurontin and Tiredness: What Users Say

• som...
• May 18, 2013

For Pain "I've been on Neurontin for almost 4 months, and it has given me relief for chronic pelvic pain. 300mg at night and 100mg mid-day was the initial dose, and at present, I'm on 300mg at night only. It has made the pain bearable, however, the side effects have been lethargy, headaches, aching eyes, and dreaming so vivid it leaves me hung over. I'm hoping this will improve with time. It has helped with the pain."

• ant...
• July 21, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 6 years ago after a toxin exposure. I recently had some flare-ups so bad that the pins/needles were back in both arms and legs. Finally, they gave me Neurontin yesterday. Other than really knocking me out, it relieved 80-90% of my pain. I did not take it this morning and am hoping by the weekend to be on the 2x a day as the doctor prescribed. I had the first full night's sleep in over 3 years. The first time I could walk without pain in the morning. Did anyone else get really tired when first taking this?"

• Anonymous
• May 16, 2010

For Peripheral Neuropathy "Makes me feel very tired and quite unwell (low mood, upset, sad, etc.). Don't seem to get much pain relief, although it takes the edge off the worst pain. Not sure about it, but think I am negative towards it because it is an anticonvulsant drug and I am using it for neuropathic pain. Positive comments from this site may make me try and think better of it!!"

• Kim...
• September 23, 2009

For Migraine "I used this last night for migraines. I took two pills and felt like I was drunk, even when I woke up. It knocked me out cold for 10 hours, and I still felt like that when I woke up. I have been exhausted all day also. My migraine is gone, but I can barely keep my eyes open."

• Anonymous
• March 12, 2010

For Pain "I recently started Neurontin after trying oxycodone with a bad allergic reaction. Initially, I was tired non-stop with nausea and vomiting the first two weeks. Now, I have no nerve pain as long as I take it at 300 mg three times a day. I do have a nonstop haze that does affect my reading, so reading isn't too enjoyable anymore. I have also packed on 10 pounds. I still have horrible joint pain that I treat with 800 mg Advil three times a day. My gait is still the same and I still cannot walk without a cane, but the side effects are tolerable."

• Anonymous
• May 9, 2010

For Pain "I have a bulging disc and low back that has displaced nerves. I live with pain every day due to fibromyalgia and arthritis, but this back pain is off the charts. Nothing helped. Just started Neurontin this week. Makes me feel a little tired, but tends to keep me awake. So far, it has knocked pain down to a level I can live with. If I take pain medicine with it, I don't feel any pain. I'm noticing my hands feel swollen, hope it doesn't get worse as I tend to have the rare side effects on any medicine I take."

• col...
• June 21, 2009

For Pain "I have tried this drug 2 separate times in a 6-month period, and it did not help. It made me extremely tired for the entire time. I had a very active 2-year-old at the time. It would be better prescribed as a sleeping or calming pill, but I suppose it depends on the individual needs."

• Hea...
• March 5, 2010

For Migraine "I have been taking Neurontin (Gabapentin) for over a year now, can't remember exactly how long, but it has helped me to function better, although I still have a headache on a daily basis. That sounds contradictory, but when I don't take it, I can hardly function. I do have memory problems lately, and I'm usually tired, but it's better than not having it."

• Anonymous
• November 1, 2011

For Vulvodynia "Made me tired in the beginning. Wouldn't say I'm cured, but I have so many more good days than bad."

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2009

For Migraine "This works great for migraines. Now, I only have 1 migraine a month, if that. Will cause you to be tired at first, but then your body adapts to 1 pill per day."