It is my primary drug for CRPS. I take 1800mg daily, 600mg three times; once in the morning, mid-afternoon and before bed. It is very often the first drug prescribed for CRPS.

It has been an absolute godsend for me. To test the effectiveness of it, the doctor tried weaning me off of it and things got rough quickly. So back on it.

Most of the side effects pretty much went away for me after a few months. The remaining side effects are a little bit of grogginess and lack of concentration.

I certainly wouldn't be afraid of it. Whether it will work for you? Only one way to find out. The doctor will titrate your dosage slowly.

Good luck to you and keep us updated!