Gabapentin for Neuropathic Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Random...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2019

"I began gabapentin 100mg nightly for nerve symptoms in my middle back after spine surgery. I was hopeful it would help me sleep and end the twitching. The first week I slept but had a headache. The second week I seemed to be adjusting. No more headaches and sleeping well. By the end of the third week my mouth was parched and I starving in the middle of the night so I stopped taking it. My appetite returned to normal and my mouth was no longer dried out. A short time later I experienced sciatica in my right leg so I tried gabapentin again. It helped the pain in my leg but after just three days on it I experienced horrific lumbar pain like I had been hit with a shovel. I discontinued use of gabapentin again. I could only take it as needed at bedtime, 100-200mg, for sciatica. Taking it during the day was not good for me as it caused me to become anxious after the med left my body. I took gabapentin sporadically for five months."

• Steer...
• August 24, 2018

"BAD DRUG. I took this drug for only a couple of weeks due to pain that I had from a hard fall that I had. It didn’t help my stretched nerve pain at all... It’s only a matter of time before this drug pops up on the list of “narcotics”. There is absolutely withdrawal symptoms that are terribly uncomfortable (much like an opioid withdrawal). It’s not even close to being worth it... take ibuprofen instead and save yourself the discomfort."

• Percy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 21, 2019

"This continues my earlier comment on this drug, which I have taken for over 19 years for relief of continuing pain resulting from a surgical open procedure in 2000 to repair an aneurysm in my descending aorta. It works. It recently became a controlled substance in VA for some reason (Schedule V) and my doctor wanted to simplify things by moving me to amitriptyline, 25 mg per day. I tried that for a week, but its side effects on me were unacceptable (mental dullness, weakness, mood, physical abilities including small motor control being lost-- I could barely write and sign a check!). I switched back to gabapentin last night and all those unwelcome side-effects of amitriptyline disappeared. At once. I cannot understand the favorable comments on amitriptyline as a pain reliever."

• charlie
• October 23, 2014

"Ive got 2 slipped discs in my lower back resting on nerves and effecting my bladder.I was in agony for 6 mths and was given drugs that didnt help at all,just recently ive been put on pregabline an gabapentine and the pain has gone but without them I'd b in agony but the drugs do make me feel like I'm drunk and carnt walk and my vision an memory short term bt better than being in the agony I was in."

• Ford...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2019

"This medicine did not work for me. It put me in a bad mood and I just felt bad overall. I couldn’t think straight, had no drive to get stuff done, tired all the time and still hurt from the pinched nerve in my spine. My upper back all the way down to my pinky was constantly burning and aching."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2020

"On Gabapentin for nerve pain at a dose of 2400mg a day. The NHS doctors only gave me 300mg a day went private, I saved up saw fibromyalgia specialist in London. London pain clinic tried for 2 years, with pall mall surgery in Essex 20 doctors only 4 helped a little, this was no good kept me in a lot of pain for years which was a waste of time and money and pain. If you are in pain I hope you don't go though this. My lawyers want me to make a case and complaint I only want to have a life ."

• Cat
• November 14, 2019

"They don't give people Xanax or Klonopin for anxiety because they say they are too addictive. I have been on a Gabapentin 300 mg 3 times a day for 3 years. I did not initially get on gabapentin for anxiety, but I have PTSD. I can't stop taking it because of the withdrawals. I can't get a doctor to give me anything for my anxiety, because of the gabapentin I take. Doctors do not give out Xanax or Klonopin if you have anxiety, they want to give you antidepressants, worst withdrawals ever. I guess if gabapentin is working for your anxiety, then that is wonderful for you, but for the rest of you, I'm right there with you, I struggle everyday with my anxiety and Gaba doesn't help! Also I wanted to say if they're not giving out Xanax or Klonopin because they are addictive, then why are they giving out gabapentin because it is more addicting, and the withdrawals are worse."

• conce...
• November 30, 2016

"My husband has been taking 3600mg of gabapentin for about 4 or 5 months now. He has been on a lower dose (1800mg) in the past. It has helped lessen his nerve damage pain but still in pain. I have noticed severe behavior and mood changes. He has become very irritable, aggressive, moody, depressed (confused, numb, lost), lower back pain (as if his back doesn't decompress when he lays down), trouble sleeping, suspicious and distrust. This medication may help nerve pain but is a huge relationship killer."

• Perni...
• June 12, 2022

"I have had the weird effect of it causing back pain that is worse than original back pain and pain on sides of lower legs above ankle feeling like a tight band ready to rip....has anyone else noticed this effect?"

• Sheegwa
• August 18, 2018

"I have Degenerative Disc Disease. For over 5 years I have tried everything to get my life back. Currently, I am taking Codeine 100 mg 2x, Trazadone 100 mg @night & Celebrex 200mg 2x and still in terrible pain. Five years of life slipping away & have bad sleep. My Doctor is always trying new meds to help me, but often I get a reaction or they make me too sleepy to work in the day. Finally, she gave me GABAPENTIN! I started low dose: 100 mg for 7 nights- with food! That is a must, then up by 100 mg & so on until my current dose of 400 mg. It has taken some adjustments with other meds, lowering the Trazadone because I was TOTALLY dopey in the morning! I have also been taking melatonin before bed to help me sleep through the pain. I don't need it anymore. I woke up one morning & realized my back didn't hurt! I only needed half the dose of Codeine that morning. I know that Gabapentin isn't for everyone, but try it. It's an investment in your pain recovery."

• Cat
• January 19, 2020

"I take 800 mg grams of gabapentin four times a day for severe nerve damage fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain I've been taking this for now 25 years and it no longer works my pain is getting worse and worse and I'm getting no relief what worries me is the neuropathic pain the severe nerve damage is never going to go away and I'm already on narcotics also for that which will get worse over time the pain anyway I was also prescribed amitriptyline 25 mg to take one before bed neither works."

• Vanil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2021

"I have been taking gabapentin for two weeks and it has been a wonder drug for me. The itching and tingling from shingles on my face has all but disappeared. I am sleeping better, I could not tolerate lyrica. I also have cervical dystonia and over the years have tried many drugs to ease muscle pain and tremors. This drug has eased all of the above. I hope I don’t have any side effects further down the track. I am coping better than I have for a long time."

• In-pain
• December 23, 2019

"I have arthritis, l5 herniated ,sciatica, lower back ,legs, feet, neck hand and forearm pain. Anyway I started gabapentin at 300mg then increased till 1800 mg daily with hydrocodone and baclofen - nothing helps. I was informed to try medical marijuana or spinal stimulator , how can marijuana help me ? I would imagine that its weaker than the cocktail I'm taking! I'm leaning towards a spinal stimulator also medical marijuana is not covered by insurance."

• Brand...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 21, 2016

"Never ever ever let Your doctor put you on this!!!! It has the worst discontinuation withdrawal I've ever experienced, I've been threw some rough opiate withdrawals before and this is 5 times as worse than that! Stay far away from this it will consume your life!"

• foggy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2021

"Worse medicine ever. Nine years ago went to ER with symmetrical, extreme burning pain going from both elbows to middle finger tips. MRI revealed a bulging disk between C5-C6. Doctor discharged me the next day with 30 days worth of gabapentin. RUINED MY LIFE. It did nothing for the pain; I could only sleep 3-4 hours per night in 1-2 hour spurts; extreme confusion, forgetfulness, and "brain fog" during all waking hours; and brought on extreme depression and anxiety. It was so bad I had to drop out of college my senior year because my mind was not functioning (I had a very demanding degree ). Here it is 9 years later and I am still dealing with issues and the fallout. Only 30 days on this "medicine" 9 years ago... Stay away from this chemical. P.S. Lyrica is not much better."

• Julie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2016

"I have spina bififa, scoliosis, osteoarthriti and I am on the bu trans patches. I have been in severe pain, even my eye balls hurt, every joint and muscle agony. I have tried so many medications an was almost at point of giving up. I was put on gabapentin and it has been a wonder drug and life saver. After only taking two all my pain went completely and I feel 20 again"

• Rose
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2018

"I have had chronic back and neck pain for years due to severe scoliosis. I was hit by a drunk driver while on a motorcycle and my right knee was shattered (9 surgeries), my neck broken, (1 surgery), my hips displaced, and chronic neuropathy. It took 5 years to walk again and I was diagnosed with GAD & PTSD. I am a special ed teacher and need to be physically functional. I have had chronic pain for 30 years and due to the high rate of opioid abuse in the nation, doctors want to take me off of my hydrocodone. I did my own research, and learned about gabapentin. I asked for a prescription (300mg 3x/day) and it is working well for the nerve pain. I still have joint pain so I don't know what to do yet. I have had more energy and have been more motivated being on the gabapentin."

• pegaboo
• October 26, 2017

"I have neuropathy in my legs, feet hands and arms I take a 300 mg of Gabapentin and a 10 mg valium and OMG that is the only thing that works. Nothing takes it all away but this has been the closest relief I have come too. Then my doctor took my valium away and now back where I was. The bad thing is people that abuse their meds causes us patients that take them properly not be able to get them any more. So now I hurt all the time."

• Nookums
• January 14, 2017

"I have been having back pain for years maybe 6+ I also have mild scoliosis and sciatic nerve pain. Usually predinsome for a short period will work for a yr or so. My back started in a 9 pain level in 1 to 10 scale. My pain was so bad I could only stand for 5 minutes. My husband got me a nice bar stool with a back while I cooked. It helped. My GP then prescribed Gabapentin Capsules starting at 100MG 1Cap at night for 2 nights then added in the AM. I have had immediate relief. Can stand to cook do dishes etc. Today I have added a 100 MG mid day. That puts me on 100 MG 3 times a day. I see that others are taking 300 MG or more 3 times a day? The first time I took 2 by mistake I was supposed to take one for 2 days. I woke up druggy & loopy. ."

• Surpr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2019

"I just started taking pregabalin for nerve pain from a nerve pinched in the pathway to my left thigh. I was unprepared for the fact that my social anxiety dropped to near zero. All of a sudden I am picking up on social cues that I don't normally and feeling a social connection I have never felt before. I hope this continues but it tells me I have been suffering from social anxiety all my life where I thought I was just introverted and of slightly defensive EQ. I'm quite high IQ though. It is the sudden strong feeling of social connection that is really disconcerting. Is this what people really feel? Wow!"

• Journey
• December 11, 2019

"I have taken gabapentin for a while. The only down side for me is I stumble a lot I also my mind is different, slower. I will continue to take it. It does help my nerves pain some what. I also take Zoloft I’m not sure how that affects gabapentin. Good luck with the people that. I’m going to keep on trying."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2017

"I have been on temazepam for sleep for years due to childhood violence in the home. With gabapentin now for 3 weeks, I haven't had to take it and have no withdrawal. I have extreme neck pain from a car accident and an old cervical fusion (as a result). The fusion put me back to work and highly functional. Now I am 71 and all neck vertebrae have degenerated, and this drug is the difference between functioning or not functioning. I also brings calm and serenity. My son says I am more able to follow the conversation quickly and don't talk so slow. That's from getting away from Temazepam. It served me well for years, but gabapentin is working so much beeter. I am grateful."

• Easy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2016

"I was on a low dose of 300mg a day for back condition which causes burning in leg and foot . It was not effective for my condition so the dose was doubled. I began having episodes of anger and rage which was totally unlike my character. As soon as I stopped the med, I was back to my good-humor self."

• Dayanna
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2018

"I have been giving this medication to my daughter for 3 years, she was prescribed because she was diagnosed with Neuralgia from one of the chemotherapies she received caused this and before knowing what she had - she had cramps and numbness in her arms, hands and legs , pain in the body, tiredness. We could not cuddle, or touch her, much less embrace her because she said that she felt we would break her bones. Now since taking this medicine the pain has gone away, she has the courage to play and I see her more active."

• Tim...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 20, 2019

"Can I ask a question? When you all talk about neuropathy pain (non diabetic) do you feel pain relief or does the pain totally go away completely? In other words I guess I’m trying to gauge what my “expectations” should be when taking this med. Makes sense? Btw, I’m currently taking 900 mg/day for 8 months. Would love to hear your thoughts."