Neurontin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• kci...
• January 11, 2010

For Fibromyalgia "Neurontin helps my fibromyalgia pain by loosening muscle fascia and giving me more energy. It also relieves my mild scoliosis/ ankylosing spondylitis pain. I usually take 800 mg in the morning then 1600 around 4 pm. Aside from an occasional very slight slurring of speech, I couldn't be happier. The only downside is you have to take a day off at least one day a week or it loses its effectiveness. My doctor advised me to do so because you get tolerance. This is not the same as an addiction."

• E T...
• August 18, 2008

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I also take Neurontin. Initially, it was for Piriformis Syndrome (a pinched sciatic nerve, which replicates sciatica). Then I started to experience RLS and didn't sleep for a week. My doctor told me to take extra Neurontin and I'm sleeping through the night now."

• god...
• September 3, 2008

For Restless Legs Syndrome "In my research on RLS, I found that iron deficiency could also be a contributing factor. I have found that the combination of 300 mg of Neurontin twice daily and Hemocyte Plus once daily gives me the most relief from the symptoms of RLS than anything in years."

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2012

For Migraine "Neurontin was prescribed for migraines. After taking 1 x 100 mg capsule, my migraine was gone within 8 hours. The downside was my lymphedema leg developed a cellulitis problem. The cellulitis was due to an allergic reaction to Neurontin."

• Les...
• November 14, 2011

For Anxiety "Made me very agitated for the first few days. Had lingering side effects on the dose I am on. Oftentimes, it makes me lightheaded, drunk feeling, high feeling, and gives me blurred vision. HOWEVER, it controls my panic disorder. I am on 600 mg three times per day, using Klonopin as well to control anxiety. It makes my body physically unable to panic, which quells the anxiety."

• 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."

• Vol...
• February 13, 2010

For Fibromyalgia "I have had lumbar and cervical neck surgery. I tried to go without medicine and suffered anxiety/depression and was at times overly ruminating on body symmetry, checking myself for lumps, bumps, and whatever- I guess after the surgeries and being home, I was now switched on to be ever so vigilant to an anxious degree. Well, anyways, I went onto Cymbalta, and that helped greatly with my chemical imbalance that was causing my depression, but I needed a little more to simply be in a relaxed mode. I had tried Lyrica 75 mg, which was fantastic, but the insurance company wanted me to go with gabapentin (Neurontin) 600 mg for cost savings. So far, gabapentin has been very effective in reducing my pain and my anxious responses. Fantastic!"

• Anonymous
• November 10, 2011

For Anxiety "This has been a godsend for my generalized anxiety. After being a heavy marijuana user, I was left with near-crippling amounts of anxiety in my daily life. Neurontin controls it very well and gave me my life back. I do still get panic attacks, but I use a benzodiazepine for those, and it's been pretty good."

• See...
• February 19, 2011

For Bipolar Disorder "I have been taking Neurontin at 1800-2100 mg/day after a nightmare trial on Seroquel. It felt like I was jettisoned up out of a deep, dark hole. Everyone comments on how I am myself again, and I agree. It also helps with nerve pain, sleep, and definitely stabilized my moods. I have only gained 3 pounds, and I attribute that more to the fact I am eating again at all (I don't eat when cycling). This medicine is easily metabolized and has few drug interactions. I am grateful that my doctor recommended it, as well as the Cleveland Clinic. It has been around since 1998, so I think we are good to go."

• Tru...
• February 25, 2016

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "I experienced severe nerve pain following a second bout of shingles less than 3 months apart. During a 2-year period, my doctors tried me on regular Gabapentin in combination with other medications - all with severe side effects and no relief from the constant pain and lack of a good night's sleep. I gained over 50 lbs as well. My neurologist prescribed Horizant twice a day, and my life changed almost overnight! I choose not to take it in combination with anything else other than 800 mg Ibuprofen when needed because of concerns over past side effects. Even though my nerve pain has continued two years later and another bout of shingles, I have been able to manage the pain with Horizant."

• Anonymous
• May 5, 2010

For Trigeminal Neuralgia "I have had trigeminal neuralgia since early 2009. I initially tried Tegretol but was unfortunately allergic to it (anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome). Thankfully, I was eventually given Neurontin. I am currently on 1200 mg three times daily, and it is working in conjunction with paracetamol. It has given me respite from the pain and hopefully will continue to do so until I have my operation in late May 2010."

• Syd...
• June 7, 2009

For Fibromyalgia "I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but I've always thought it was something hormonal, and the doctors never paid attention to that. I have found a doctor that listened to me, and I am now taking Neurontin for my severe PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It works! I have my life back. I never nap anymore. I am going all day-quite unlike me for the past 5 years."

• Anonymous
• October 25, 2011

For Fibromyalgia "I started taking Neurontin for fibromyalgia pain about 2 weeks ago. It has made such a huge difference in my life already! I have energy now, and I am actually sleeping regularly, the first time in over 3 years. The only side effect I am experiencing is clumsiness. I keep dropping everything and tripping. But I think that's a small price to pay for relief!"

• Jon...
• September 24, 2009

For Migraine "I started to use this in June of '09. I was skeptical about the use for the treatment of migraines. I have used it successfully for 3 months to treat my episodes, with Imitrex to back it up. I was using Imitrex up to 4 times a week, but I have only used it a few times since starting the Neurontin. It has really made a difference in the way I live my life."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2010

For Migraine "I started Neurontin 3 weeks ago for my migraines. I started at 400 mg per day and now I'm at 1200 mg per day. I'm supposed to go up to 1600 mg next week. These are taken in divided doses. At first, I didn't notice anything, but today I woke up and I didn't have a headache (I've had daily headaches along with frequent severe migraines for the past 3 straight months). A mild one came and went a few times today, but I feel better. I'm a bit sleepy and I've been having some trouble remembering things (words, what I've done, etc.), and I've noticed that I've been a little more moody (not by much), but overall, I'm happy that my headaches have improved. They were ruining my life."

• Anonymous
• October 4, 2009

For Pain "This stuff is great for nerve pain. I have 2 herniated discs in my lower back and 1 in my neck along with a pinched nerve. It takes away my neck pain when narcotic pain relievers and muscle relaxers combined didn't. Taking it alone causes drowsiness."

• Anonymous
• September 30, 2016

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Prescribed for nerve pain following shingles after crippling left-hand side pain that did not respond to standard analgesia. Two unexpected beneficial side effects have occurred. My long-term and almost permanent anxiety (we are talking 35 years) has been greatly reduced. The problem that I had following a transient ischemic attack some five years prior, where my body's idea of the spatial position of my left leg via external stimulus did not agree with my visual perception, and viewing my leg caused a strange spatial readjustment where the leg shifted four inches to the left but, in reality, stayed still. My visual acuity also improved, as if everything was lit by stage lighting."

• Rob...
• March 5, 2011

For Peripheral Neuropathy "I've taken Neurontin for many years now, and I know without it I wouldn't be able to walk. I know this because I tried not taking it, and after 18 hours I was climbing the walls, and I was in horrible pain. I'm not exaggerating either. I've tried Lyrica, and it didn't help at all. I'm still in a lot of pain, but I know without it the pain would be a lot worse. I do have a few side effects with it: some confusion and loss of words at times, but I'd rather live with the side effects than the pain I'd have without it."

• Anonymous
• December 12, 2009

For Vulvodynia "I started using Neurontin this summer. I was not able to function when my vulvodynia flared up, so many hours and days were spent lying on the couch in pain. Neurontin kicks in pretty fast and helps me be able to be productive. I would be lost without its help!"

• whi...
• August 18, 2011

For Pain "Been taking Neurontin for several years now, from 4200 mg down to 1200 mg a day, after my sciatic nerve got damaged during 1st back surgery. Tried many medicines, no relief, doctor put me on a clinical dose of 4200 mg a day, many side effects. Down to 3200 mg a day, awesome, was able to walk and live (no work). Back got worse, needed 2nd surgery and had to get off some medicines, getting off Neurontin was the WORST WITHDRAWALS. 6 months after, doctors put me back on Neurontin but only 1800 mg. Still on Neurontin today and still working awesome. No side effects, low dose on all medicines keeps side effects down. Just watch the WITHDRAWALS."

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2009

For Migraine "After trying many other traditional migraine medications, finally Neurontin converted my almost daily headaches to one every 10 days or so. I am able to treat these breakthrough migraines with Migranal. I have a life!"

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2011

For Migraine "Suffered from migraines my whole life, but the last 6-8 months they have been every day, all day. I have tried so many medicines with no relief, and recently my doctor put me on Neurontin. This medicine works. I am on a low dose of 600 mg at night before bed, and my days have been so much better. I still get some headaches, but not nearly the bad migraines I was getting. The doctor is going to increase my dose slowly until she gets me on the dose that works the best for me. But as for now, I am slowly getting my life back."

• rk5...
• November 10, 2009

For Pain "After spinal cord injury and fractured vertebrae (T10) in '05, I had rods inserted to hold my spine together and repair the spinal cord. After a long stay in the hospital and rehab facility in Adelaide, Australia, I was prescribed Oxynorm and MS Contin for the pain. But as this did not relieve the nerve pain in my legs (okay for my back), I was put on Neurontin 300 mg. I've since had to increase my dosage to 1200 mg x 3 times per day. I've found Neurontin amazing for the nerve pain. I've had a few side effects (minor). I'm still taking the opiates but hopefully will be able to wean off them in the not-too-distant future and see if just the Neurontin will be able to handle all of the pain."

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2009

For Pain "I take it for my nerve pain, and it helps tremendously. I usually don't have to take any pain pills due to it anymore. I also take it for migraine prevention. I have not noticed much of a difference yet with that, but it works great for nerve pain."

• Anonymous
• December 30, 2008

For Periodic Limb Movement Disorder "I have used gabapentin for several years. If I take it by 8 pm, I am ready to settle down to sleep by 9:30 pm. I have virtually no leg kicking during the night and wake up refreshed. The other Parkinson medicines I tried previously didn't work all night and left me groggy in the morning."