Hi D.

I was on neurontin for over a year. 2400 mg per day. It did seem to help; however, for me it affected my short-term memory so bad that I weaned myself off. I would become violent in my sleep and could not remember the simplest of things. (I would rent a movie, watch it and rent it again two weeks later. No memory of it.) It worried me so that I would just not talk with my husband or children for fear of repeating myself. I think I am a rare case, and I do know that it works very well for most people. It's worth a try if it gives you some relief. I've also heard that Lyrica works well, but also with alot of side-effects. Good luck and welcome here. You will find many, many caring and compassionate people here. I have learned more here than from all of my doctors combined.

Kim

Hi D, I used neurontin for a short time. I had side effects that I could not tolerate. It caused me to pass out and be very dizzy. After I woke up in a snow drift, I decided enough was enough. I was not on it long enough to evaluate how well it worked for pain. It seems like many people on this forum use it very successfully and have good results. Good luck and welcome! Lisa

I am highly allergic to Neurontin. I hallucinate and slur my words and it makes my skin crawl...Lyrica is much worse for me and the reaction is VERY severe. I do better with antidepressants, xanax and hydrocodone....I hope everything works out for you