Gabapentin Questions (Page 6)

My doctor just prescribed Gabapentin, for my back & leg pain, I am terrified of taking this drug?

I have problems with taking drugs at all. I had back surgery years ago & now that I am 61 years old my back has gotten worst. I just started with leg pain & spasms and now the doctor wants me to try Gabapentin before he gets more x-rays & MRI. Wouldn't it be better to get test... read more

Hi, can anyone relate to this please? I have been taking Gabapentin for 6 weeks now for nerve pain,?

... the great thing is it has reduced the pain greatly and I felt great but for the last few weeks I have been light headed and very depressed, crying like a baby, also extremely sleepy, today I had my monthly Simponi injection (second one) and after a couple of hours got extremely light headed,... read more

Gabapentin complimented with Tramadol?

I'm a physicist, not an MD. I've been to the ER for back and wrap-around chest pain on my left side twice in the past 1-1/2 months. The first trip concluded with the ER doc finding, via CT scan, that I have bone lesions on my ribs. He didn't prescribe anything effective:... read more

Gabapentin Experience?

I am have bad anxiety, panic attacks and depression and have tried 3 different SSRIs, all of which made me feel MORE anxious and crazy. My doctor suggested this med. Can anyone tell me the difference in the experience of taking this vs. an SSRI? I am hoping it has an immediate calming affect with... read more

Do I take the gabapentin at night or in the morning (300mg)?

Gabapentin 100 mg for shingles pain?

My doctor prescribed this for the nerve pain of shingles. I took one at bedtime, as prescribed, and waited almost 2 hours. It didn't seem to affect the pain at all and I could not sleep! I got up around 1:00 AM and took a Tylenol #4. I'm wondering why this drug didn't work for me?... read more

Can lyrica & gabapentin be taken together or are they similiar medications?

Can I take naproxen with gabapentin?

Thinking of switching from Lyrica to gabapentin?

Thinking of switching from Lyrica to Gabapentin. (I mean when u get right down to it aren't these like a molecule off from being the same drug) I'm actually currently prescribed both and I'm concerned that this may be over medicating and I'm also concerned with the whopping... read more

Gabapentin - Has anyone suffered a seizure from taking this medication?

My husband was born with a degenerative muscle and bone disease, much resembling MS, and has been through several different medications. The doctor recently prescribed Gabapentin to help with his problem of restless leg syndrome and pain. Within the first few days of taking this medication, I... read more

Looking for an alternative to Lyrica for neuropathic pain control. Too expensive in Canada. Ideas?

Nerve damage, extensive, due to Muscular Dystrophy, causes extreme pain in lower legs and hands. Gabapenten caused seizures and I now take oxazepam. By itself, not enough, Dr suggested lyrica.

Has anyone had a persistent rash after going off gabapentin?

... I've taken gabapentin for a very short stint about three months ago. I titrated up to 600mg/day and it did alleviate my back pain, however I became forgetful and clumsy and developed a dry cough. When I developed a purple rash on my forearms called it quits, titrated down and ceased to... read more

I am taking 2200mg gabapentin for pain imsomnia itching I am now wetting the bed help anyone else?

Have this problem I am lucky if I sleep 2 hours but my pain has gone away I don't now what to do put up with the pain or wet the bed my doctor said wetting the bed will subside gradually. I have taken to wearing depends to bed but it makes me feel so humiliated.i am only 54 years old and feel... read more

Does gabapentin make you eat more and gain weight?

Bipolar Disorder Meds - Gabapentin and Lamictal. Does anyone else use these meds to treat Bi-Polar?

I have been using Gabapentin and Lamictal for about six years to manage my Bi-Polar type 1 disorder and it works better than any meds or combination of meds I have used in 20 years. It is the longest period of time I have been stable and not had to be hospitalized. Is anyone else using these meds... read more