The best way to describe Nuerotin or Gabapetin is you really don't feel them work like a traditional pain reliever. You don't notice immediate relief like something you take for a head ache or muscle pain. You notice they work when you miss a dose or are late for a dose and the pain and other symptoms increase.

It might take weeks before you notice them working and longer to get used to the foggy feeling side effect.

I take Gralise which is time release Nuerotin once a day before bed so I sleep through the fog.

Hope this helps

The bottom line for Neurontin is that only about 30% get any significant positive relief in the long run from this drug.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21412914
this link explains the results of a meta study into many studies on effectiveness.

Typically there is a tolerance to Neurontin, leading to dosage increases. Some patients just do not tolerate the higher doses.

Neurontin (gabapentin) works fine for my Small Fiber Neuropathy. I take a very large dose. But I know about side effects. Those of us with 'problems' often have problems with medications, too.

I just a 'cocktail' of Aleve, Cymbalta, and Gabapentin for all of my pain.

There are other RX for the pain of neuropathy. Some people use Lyrica. Most of the anti-convulsants can be helpful.

Hugs, ElaineD