I've suffered from rls since around 16, I'm 57 now. I was 40 when I finally found a doctor who knew about it, she prescribed klonapin and it was a miracle drug! 30 minutes before bed, it would start. ( I would still like to know how my legs knew what time I was going to bed) it wasn't every night, so took as needed.
it's been a few years since I've been bothered with it, but it's back. the doctors that I have now won't prescribe controlled substances, so she is giving me this. after reading all the posts here, I'm wondering if you can take as needed especially since I don't suffer every night.
I'm picking up the prescription tomorrow and will ask the pharmacist, just trying to get as much information as I can.
thanks, susan
Gabapentin - can this be taken on an as needed basis?
Question posted by shoobie on 18 Jan 2018
Last updated on 18 January 2018 by djchurn
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I have taken both the drugs you mention. The k'pin worked for about a year and then I needed higher doses. My body got used to it and this happens for most on this med. The Gaba did not work for me but I know a few people that it worked for. I added vitamin supplements of B6 and Magnesium and believe this to be helping as an alternative to Gaba. Not advocating you get off of anything but you will likely not hurt yourself with vitamin supplements.
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