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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 | 17 |
88% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 12 |
92% |
| Chronic Pain | 12 |
83% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 10 |
100% |
| Shingles | 4 |
100% |
Overall, 88% (111
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Gabapentin Reviews
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It's taken away the neural pain.
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i had shingles on my scalp last month and have been on gabapentin. it makes me dizzyand have blurred vision. i need to ween off of it but have worse symptoms when i do. i still have a itchy scalp but the headaches have subsided. does anyone know whats good to put on my head and will this blurred vision clear up.
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I was haing severe pain in my side. Primary perscribed several medications that did not work. He informed me that next med would make me unable to drive or work. NF specialist reccommened Gabapentin. Pain eventually went away.
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working to some degree. I am taking 4day round the clock yes even at night.
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Im taking 300 mgs three times a day. It worked fine for about 4 days but now Im back to the pains even while continuing the treatment.
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the dose i take is so high to get any relief but any relief is better then none
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It really helps me when I dont take it I feel the difference
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ok used for nerve pain.
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Gabapentin neurontin takes away the severe headaches and also lessens the neurological pain I suffer with.
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