How long does gabapentin take to actually get going in your system? Does it need to build up?

I am on Gabapentin 600mg (300mg twice a day). I started it 2 1/2 weeks ago at 300mg and just raised it to 600mg a day 3 days ago. I am doing GREAT!!

For me this is to treat migraine as a preventative. I am hoping it will work. I seem to be having more "good" days and more productive days.

I like the gabapentin, it seems to "calm" my brain, like a soothing balm or something. Anyway, it seems like the "Firestorm /Electrical Storm" that was always in my head seems to be quieter. Less pain makes for a more productive human being and a happier one :)

Glad to hear that! Never heard of it used for migraine. Did a neurologist prescribe it for you? Maybe he had an idea something else was going on up there.I had migraine for over 35 years & all I wanted to do was put my head in a cement crusher!, but Immitrex shots stopped mine on the spot, & with each shot they got less frequent & less severe until they completely stopped. Am glad the gabepetin is working for you...

I believe the gabapenten has something in that must relax the brain and or perhaps the central nervous system. My mom use to shake really bad especially her head had many tests run and nothing was really diagnosed, but since she has been on the gabapenten she has been extremely calm!!
P.S love the numbers in your name 777.
delira

Hey delira,
I've been on gabapentin for approx. 1 1/2 years and my level of pain prior to getting diagnosed was a 10 out of 1-10. I have peripherial neuropathy in my feet. I did't think it would work, they won't give me anything stronger for my pain but I can say with the continued regular dosage of 4 pills a day my pain level is now 4. So, keep up the with the prescription as told to you and if it is not getting better LET the doctor know and get it regulated, I was at my wits end till I found out it was, it will always be with me they say but know I can consentrate on fixing some of my other problems. I 48 and would like to be able enjoy a few years till it's time to go. But my thoughts will be you.

Thank you Laurie, I appreciate your input.

Thanks again,
Delira

Thank you also Peggy Lee, I really appreciate the input from all who have answered me. My mom bless her heart, had her toes amputated off her right foot due to a heart surg. she had about 12 yrs. ago and about 25% of her tissue and meat in her leg removed at the same time. She has diabetes also. since the surg. she has always had pain, but has learned to overcome, just to try to live a normal life. Now she has neuroapathy pain in those same areas and this is a pain i m told unlike no other. It hurts me to see her in that much pain. The Dr. increased the gabapenten, but when she takes more than one at a time she gets too relaxed and can't remember things sometimes. She however is going to be 75 on the 2nd of July. she also still takes the vikoden to help the pain. Anyways I will pray for you peggylee. As you I m not sure either what a normal body is, I ve been taking meds since I was 21. and I m now 48 or will be in aug. But I really feel bad if you are suffering from neuroapathy.
Thanks again
and God Bless you
delira