Gabapentin for Restless Legs Syndrome User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Neurontin, Gralise, Gabarone, Fanatrex

Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 112 reviews for the off-label treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Gabapentin

Ximena
July 9, 2008

Neurontin (gabapentin) "Nothing seemed to work for my restless legs until I tried Neurontin. The first night I felt like my legs were just another part of my body; they didn't hurt or jerk."

9 / 10

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carro...
September 23, 2015

"I have suffered from Restless Leg Syndrome since I was a child. This medication has made a HUGE difference in my life. No more leg pain."

10 / 10

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Mygrey
June 5, 2015

"Was placed on Requip. It was somewhat effective with breakthroughs. A neurologist ordered Gabapentin, 1a day for a week, then two a day. Complete relief, thank God."

10 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

tom
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 31, 2015

"I can't describe how great the sleep is now that the RLS is gone."

10 / 10

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LoriH...
August 19, 2010

"Thank goodness for this medication. Not only has it calmed me down after a 60 hour work week but my legs don't go crazy anymore. I very happy with this medication."

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Anonymous
July 23, 2009

Neurontin (gabapentin) "Neurontin has really helped my Restless leg syndrome."

8 / 10

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slomoe
Taken for less than 1 month
July 22, 2013

"I got side effects of numb feet, hands, and lips, does not work longer than 6 hours. Causes sleepless nights, and anxious symptoms. Itchy nose area."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
November 4, 2015

"Gabapentin actually causes restless leg syndrome for me. Have had 2 L45 surgeries and have taken gabapentin for pain with little relief and side effect of restless legs."

1 / 10

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GreyFox
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 17, 2012

"My restless legs symptoms were 90 cleared up immediately upon the first dosage. The relief comes quickly and I can take a second dose right away if symptoms persist."

9 / 10

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Artzy
March 31, 2016

"Good for sleeping and my RLS I take 300 at nite and it works!!"

10 / 10

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Mimi
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 10, 2019

"This drug has changed my life! Sounds dramatic but now I can sleep through the night. I can also watch a movie or TV past 9:00 without getting antsy and unable to be still. I take 300 mg. Before bed ."

10 / 10

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Hendrix
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 28, 2017

"Took it for restless leg syndrome. It's the only thing that has really worked."

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Windzy
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 5, 2017

"300mg at nite in bed ... Sometimes 600mg..... Helps me sleep and no restless legs"

10 / 10

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Davies
Taken for less than 1 month
June 5, 2015

"After just a week, it started to exacerbate my restless leg. It got so bad even homeopathics wouldn't work!"

2 / 10

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Bellas...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 4, 2018

"This stuff has saved me. It works great. My restless legs were so bad and it completely helped me get through the night."

10 / 10

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Lula
Taken for less than 1 month
October 21, 2019

"Have severe RLS. Been on Ropinerole for several months. It helped quite a bit initially. Gradually it was less affective. Trying Gapapentin. My dose is about 500 mg and it seems to help."

8 / 10

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Tim
July 30, 2017

"Taking 900mg at night and it works a treat,it's been a real life changer"

9 / 10

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acano
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 16, 2017

"This drug was totally ineffective for restless leg syndrome. DR determined it would help. Dr was wrong."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 29, 2018

"I am having to get off of this gabapentin. I'm having headaches ,dropping things. I guess it is back to not sleeping."

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Fed...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
February 18, 2020

"On 600mg tablets 3 times daily This dose works for me most of the time then my RLS gets worse and this dose doesn't work for a while"

5 / 10

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Dyldy
December 5, 2019

"Take 300 mg x2 a day from restless leg syndromefrom haldol works great"

10 / 10

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Boltm...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 2, 2021

"Been taking 900mg per day and found it does not help with RLS. Makes one drowsy and I fear it actually makes the problem with RLS worse. Going back to Ropinerole."

1 / 10

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Ellen
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 30, 2019

"I try to take it a couple of hours before bed. It doesn't seem to stop RLS, but does tone it down, a little."

2 / 10

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Crazy...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
February 19, 2017

"Just starting to use my prescribed gabapentin for RLS.... I'll let you know how it goes! It'll be amazing if my stomach will even tolerate it!"

1 / 10

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