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ED	10-28-2013 12:57 PM

Started Gabapentin Today, Any Insight?

Started gabapentin today 300mg a day. Anyone on or tried this med? How was your treatment with this drug? What did it do for u?

ED

Vanilla Bean

10-28-2013 04:38 PM

Yes I'm on 300 mg before sleep and it works well for me. It treats the symptoms not the problem which I sort of have a rub with, but overall it's supposed to be a good medicine to take. Every person I've told has said it's got low effects. Good luck! (And enjoy the relief)

Mark in Idaho

10-28-2013 07:14 PM

300 mgs is a small dose. I have routinely taken 1200 mgs to control the body twitches. I am now down to 600 mgs before bed. Good thing it is available in generic. i started when it was Neurontin brand only at $6 or more per 600 mg pill.

Mokey

10-29-2013 12:10 AM

I took it for cranial nerve pain post tbi and it worked but made me lethargic.
Good luck!

Mark in Idaho

10-29-2013 12:38 AM

Mokey,

How much did you take ?

Lethargy is not a common side-effect of gabapentin.

Mokey

10-30-2013 12:14 AM

Hi Mark,

I think I got up to 300... Spread out through the day. I felt quite floaty on it and didn't do much. Maybe I am hyper sensitive to meds! :(

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