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Gabapentin was initially synthesized to mimic the structure of GABA for the treatment of epilepsy. Nowadays, gabapentin has been widely used as a medication to relieve pain, especially neuropathic pain. Gabapentin is well tolerated in most patients, has a relatively mild side-effect profile, and passes through the body... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 16 |
94% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 17 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 15 |
73% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 12 |
92% |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia | 7 |
86% |
Overall, 88% (137
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Gabapentin Reviews
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Used to treat anxiety especially in cases of bipolar disorder. I have been taking 300mg capsules up to 3 at a time every 4 hours as needed when I am anxiousmanic. Was very effective but I think I have developed a tolerance for this drug.
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I was put on 1200 mg per day, and it worked great to relieve my PHN due to Shingles. It brought the pain level down from a 10 to about a 2. After 6 weeks, I no longer needed it (or anything else).
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This help although I dont know the cause of my neuropathy I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and this helps as well.
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wow!!! Within an hour the pain was pretty much gone. the next few days were just bliss. The doc suggested to reduce dose after a week and see if the pain returned. It did I UPPED THE MEDS AGAIN AND IM OK . now im off the meds and feeling ok
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cant sleep thru the night without it helps with the hip pain from sleeping on my sides or my back pain. very thankful for it.
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Use to help wih anxiety and mood stablization 800mg per day
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Finished evening me out Lamictal didnt quite do it but the two together work great.
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It's helped with the neural pain. And funny thing, since it's also an anti-convulsant (GABA receptor), i hear it's been used for BP.
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It seems to help control anxiety
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I started Gabapentin last November. I was rather dizzy and even tired upon waking....groggy-like, at first. It did go away and I was able to up my dos... [More] -
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I was given Gabapentin by my physc Doctor for anxiety and panic.. Is anyone else doing this and does it help[ with Agoraphobia..??? [More] -
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I took gabapentin successfully in 2009. I was on 100 mg 3 x a day. Slept better, no RLS at night, and no constipation. When I had a work accident, d... [More] -
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I've been on Gabapentin for 3 years. Has anyone stopped taking it, and did you just stop or tapper off? If the pain comes back and you go back on i... [More] -
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I took Gabapentin years ago. Not sure why it didn't work, but I know I wasn't on it for very long. It's just another one of those meds I took { ... [More]
