Gabapentin User Reviews & Ratings

• HBe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 5, 2021

For Anxiety "This is the best medication for anxiety that I've ever tried. You know what it makes me feel like? Like when I was a child before I developed anxiety. I spoke freely. I didn't worry about being judged. So now with this med, I'm not analyzing every word that I say before I say it while panicking that I might say the 'wrong' thing. I speak freely and comfortably again. I am myself."

• Reb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 26, 2021

For Anxiety "I am being treated for treatment-resistant depression, GAD with panic disorder, and PTSD. I have been on many different combinations of meds with no relief. My psychiatrist recommended a more aggressive approach, electroconvulsive therapy. I went home feeling defeated and cold turkey stopped all my meds. SUPER BAD IDEA! I had very bad 'discontinuation effects'-they don't call it withdrawals but it very much was. Luckily, I have a supportive husband who helped me find a new doctor. She asked if I had tried gabapentin. I had never heard of it. I started at 100mg three times a day and am currently at 1200mg three times a day along with 225mg Effexor and 45mg Remeron for sleep. I no longer suffer! I haven't had a panic attack in months, and my mood is generally very good. I love the fact that I can still feel too. I still experience a full range of emotions appropriate for the situation. I laugh, I cry, I get excited, I get scared. I feel in control of myself for the first time in years."

• Com...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 6, 2021

For Anxiety "If you suffer from anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, panic attacks or like me all of the above - THIS PARTICULAR MEDICINE WILL BE THE ULTIMATE! I've taken it since 2008. I take 600mg 3x a day. It worked for me very quickly. I've tried so many different medications, all having terrible side effects, not this one. It has 100% been my personal saving grace. I can function completely, can feel all emotions (not that I like to sometimes) it works wonders while not zapping your personality! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRYING THIS DRUG, especially if you are hard to treat like I was!"

• Ame...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2019

For Anxiety "I wasted time with talk therapy and antidepressants. Then by chance, I took gabapentin for pain when I got shingles. I noticed that my generalized anxiety went away. I also sleep a lot better. I take 200 mg in the morning and 200 mg at night. I had to get used to it - it made me feel fuzzy-brained at first. Before gabapentin, I used to like to have a cocktail to calm my nerves. Now, drinking alcohol doesn't even sound good. I feel calm. Why isn't this prescribed more? I had to ask for it."

• War...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2019

For Alcohol Withdrawal "Been a cop for 25 years. Also worked for private contractors in Afghanistan. Needless to say, I retired with two gifts. PTSD and Alcohol abuse. Up to 1.75 (a handle, as we drunks call it) a day. Gabapentin came to the rescue (800 mg twice a day.) At first, there was dizziness, and I had to walk with a cane. On day 3, I normalized. No cravings. Shakes disappeared. Nausea gone. Went to AA, but that made me have cravings again after hearing the stories so, luckily, I stopped going. Miracle drug? It was for me. Did not stop the PTSD, though, but found that medical THC did the trick at night before bed. Sober for a month now. A first."

• shu...
• June 1, 2020

For Anxiety "I am someone who has a whole laundry list of problems (bipolar II with psychotic features, depression, generalized anxiety, ADHD, panic disorder, and dpdr) so that means I have to take a ton of medication and have been in therapy since I was 13. I just started gabapentin at 300 mg 3x a day and my anxiety is almost nonexistent. I used to be absolutely paralyzed by fear at random points during the day for seemingly no reason. To the point that all of my muscles would tense and I would feel like they are on fire. This is the only medication that has helped."

• Wik...
• June 18, 2015

For Anxiety "I suffer from panic attacks that have been occurring for the last four years. They had me on a medication regimen of Xanax, two mg four times a day, and Clonazepam 1 mg two times a day, and I in turn became dependent on those. So for the last month, I tapered myself off of the Xanax and Clonazepam and was subsequently put on Gabapentin, and I have to say I've never felt better. This medication has been the only thing that has helped as much as the better than Benzos. I must say this medication really is a miracle anxiety drug. Nothing has EVER worked like this and I should add I've tried over 30 medications to stop my severe anxiety. I hope this helps at least one person."

• lar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 24, 2012

Gabapentin for Anxiety "Neurontin has changed my life dramatically. I suffered from high anxiety with panic and anxiety attacks. I started this medicine at about 19 and had been off and on it the past 13 years. It literally has made me a new person. When I don't use it, I notice a lot of fatigue, worry, anxiety, etc. When I am using this medication, I can concentrate on the better side of things and am not so negative. In the beginning, it did have some side effects such as a 'loopy' feeling. Over time, that did pass, and now it gives me energy to get through the day. I am on 300mg 3 times a day. I can also sleep much easier, and my carpal tunnel syndrome is dramatically better. Before, I felt very snappy and impatient, now I handle things with a much more calm disposition. Love it."

• Eri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 21, 2021

For Insomnia "Taking this drug, for me, was like taking the tiger by the tail. And I got eaten in the end. Lol, to be less dramatic, I used 300 to 600 mg of gabapentin for sleep every night for fourteen months. It worked like a dream and I thought my lifelong debilitating sleep issues were over. No. It stopped working. I sleep even worse on the drug now than I used to sleep without it. And when I don’t take it, I have complete insomnia—not even a doze all night. I know I could increase my dose and maybe be okay for another six months or another year. But I have to get off of it sometime if it’s just going to stop working periodically. I can’t increase the dose forever. I wonder how long it will take to withdraw? I wonder if I’ll ever sleep well again? Maybe I’ll update this post or post again when I find out."

• Zam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2020

For Anxiety "I had developed anorexia, PTSD, and OCD after a sexual assault. Gabapentin helped me with OCD especially. When I would wake up in the morning, my mind would repeat the same thought over and over, and my mood swings were crazy. They wouldn't stop. I started taking 1/2 of a tablet under my tongue every morning with food. Now my mind is quiet and serene. I feel so joyful and optimistic every day. I'm so productive and motivated at work. This is truly a miracle drug."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2023

For Anxiety "I have been going through hell for the last 9 months. I was afraid to leave my house due to my panic attacks and anxiety. This is so far the best thing I ever had. I instantly felt like myself all over again. It almost doesn't even seem real. I almost lost my fiancé due to my anxiety and panic attacks. I wouldn't do anything with her and slept in separate rooms for 9 months. I now can be myself and actually watch a movie and laugh. I hope this helps everyone that's going through tough times and fighting mental health. Be strong and hope God blesses your prayers."

• Bif...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2019

For Anxiety "Started off at 300mg 3 times a day for anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Didn’t really do much at that level, so the psychiatrist increased it to 400mg 3 times a day and then upped it to 400mg 4 times a day. I used to be on lorazepam for anxiety but stopped taking that because of the side effects. I can tell you with 100% confidence that I’m feeling better on Gabapentin than anything I’ve ever been prescribed for anxiety and depression. I’ve also been sleeping through the night uninterrupted, which I haven’t been able to do for the past 20 years. This stuff works, people, as long as it’s at the right dose for your personal needs."

• Din...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2020

For Peripheral Neuropathy "I have been on gabapentin for about 4 years, ending up with 600mg three times a day - it is for nerve pain. No help whatsoever for the searing pain I still get. I believe it’s prescribed because it’s a cheap drug and only partly does the job. This drug was originally prescribed for people suffering from seizures and fits to control the brain and was considered useful for nerve pain. As far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t work and there should be more research into this debilitating illness. Of course, as a result of neuropathy, you can get neuropathic ulcers, which are incredibly painful. The NHS offer nothing for these. I’m not a diabetic, I don’t drink, and don’t have any of the listed conditions which might cause neuropathy, so I'm pretty annoyed about the lack of knowledge in treating this illness."

• She...
• January 16, 2015

For Anxiety "After a hard divorce at a young age, I became an addict to meds. When I searched for help, I found an amazing doctor that I feel cares about my well-being, not just there to give me meds. One of the medications he had given me was Neurontin (gabapentin), and it has helped not only with my anxiety but also with horrible sciatic nerve pain (when I'm sitting for long periods of time and at night when I'm sleeping), it has helped so much. I can take it during the day, which helps my anxiety, and at night helps me get a good night's sleep as well as with the nerve pain. I would recommend this medication for anyone struggling with these issues. I hope this helped just one person."

• Tro...
• August 21, 2018

For Anxiety "I'll tell you what I've been through and how this medication helped me. I've been bullied since grade 5 about a multitude of things. My whole life (so far), I've always felt different. Like I see things a lot differently than other people, and I suffer from existential anxiety and severe anxiety. Always wondering why we're here, how we got here, what's the meaning of life, blah blah blah. Anyways, you get my point, and maybe you even relate to me. I've tried a bunch of medications to help me like hydroxyzine, Lexapro, Abilify, Adderall, Strattera, Wellbutrin, and a lot more I can't remember atm. Anyways, Gabapentin - after taking it for two days - has already changed my thoughts and my actions. This medication makes me feel extremely happy, outgoing, at ease, and just overall fine. My thoughts no longer take control of me and drive me insane. Thank you, Neurontin."

• Tir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 24, 2025

For Anxiety "Absolute wonder drug for anxiety. Was prescribed this for anxiety, both social and generalized about a year ago. SSRIs, trazodone, alprazolam, and hydroxyzine didn't do much. My doctor gave me gabapentin off-label afterward, initially 300 mg PRN for panic attacks. It isn't really good for panic attacks, it has a relatively slow onset of action compared to benzos. I was then instructed to take it twice daily, 300 mg mornings and 600 mg before bed, and my anxiety just was gone. I don't at all feel cloudy or tired as a result of it either, just normal."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2020

For Anxiety "Gabapentin has done wonders for me. I can clearly feel the difference between not taking it and taking it. In school, my anxiety is a big problem. I couldn’t even look at my classmates. It felt like my body was locked, and I couldn’t speak or look elsewhere than my PC. When using gabapentin, these problems are just gone. I’m happy, concentrated, and very energetic. It is the best."

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2014

For Pain "I have severe sciatica in my right leg and horrible back pain due to two herniated discs, and severe spinal stenosis from an injury. I've seen 3 doctors and have tried everything out there. Today my doctor prescribed 300mg of gabapentin 3 times a day. 5 hours ago, I took the first one and AMAZING! I can feel the pain going away!"

• kri...
• December 13, 2019

For Anxiety "I've struggled with moderate to severe generalized anxiety for all of my life - mostly related to social and performance situations. I've tried many different drugs and have never been sure that they worked. Then I was prescribed Neurontin, and I can 100% feel the difference. My anxiety has decreased significantly on this drug. It sedates me nicely to the point that I'm still completely alert and myself, but I'm so much more easygoing and relaxed. My physical symptoms related to anxiety are still there but I feel less anxious about them, if that makes sense. It just makes the world much more bearable. There are some negative side effects - such as low sex drive, dizziness (which went away after taking for a few weeks), and sometimes I get extra teary. But it's not much of a price to pay if it helps with the main demon of anxiety! Drugs affect everyone differently, but if you think your life is negatively affected by anxiety, it's definitely worth trying."

• bry...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 5, 2015

For Anxiety "I am 42 years old and have had social anxiety my whole life. It's been hard to deal with. I became an addict because I couldn't cope. After serving in the military, I went to the VA for help. I was on so many medicines I can't remember them all. Gabapentin has changed my life. Been completely clean for years and no anxiety."

• Kay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 16, 2020

For Insomnia "Used to wake up many many times each night and be tired in the morning even after 9+ hours in bed. First tried hydroxyzine but I was soooo groggy all morning. Gabapentin at 400mg about two hours before bed is perfect for me, get a much better quality of sleep and wake up with no side effects. Been using over 6 months. Soooo helpful!"

• Tri...
• February 11, 2020

For Insomnia "I've been prescribed Gabapentin 100mg 2 times daily in the past and again recently to no avail for sleep and anxiety, so I put them aside and gave up until recently after viewing other people's comments. I talked to my doctor about upping the dose as I saw that many people were on a much higher dose than I was. He agreed knowing I have a high tolerance to most medications and preferred I use it instead of Xanax. He told me to take 200mg 2 times a day and I finally felt something that relaxed me but not so I could stay asleep at night, so again he upped my dose to 300mg 2 times daily. Now I am calm in the day and have no problem falling asleep after relaxing for a few hours before bed. Also, I did not have any side effects at all using Gabapentin. Many comments posted say that it's a matter of getting the right dosage for you, and it seemed that was true in my case also. So anyone out there struggling like I did, I suggest you don't give up and talk to your doctor, you are not alone."

• Rac...
• September 24, 2015

For Anxiety "Where do I begin. My whole life, I have had severe anxiety. Later down the road, depression and a mood disorder came. My anxiety controlled me. I would have panic attacks more than once a day, terrified to leave my house, scared to talk to friends/family, scared to go to work, and anything else you can think of. I've tried, since I was 15; I'm now 22, Xanax, Lorazepam, Clonazepam, and Valium to the point where I wouldn't know how many I was taking a day. NOTHING helped!! I had a different doctor see me, and her first choice was Gabapentin 300mg, 1 capsule 3 times a day. And that's where the miracle began! My life was changed. I'm getting goosebumps now looking back on how much relief I felt and still feel! The world was different. Please try it! (:"

• chu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2020

For Insomnia "I have been taking 200mg Gabapentin for 2 weeks to help with sleep and anxiety. The first week, I had my concerns. Dry mouth, headache, and dizzy. But I stuck with it and continued to take it since it was helping with my sleep. Now after 2 weeks, I am having no side effects and sleep well. I go to sleep easily and stay asleep for 7-8 hours. I am feeling calmer during the day, my anxiety is much better. For me, I'd have to grade this med a 10."

• Gec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2020

For Anxiety "I just got on this gabapentin 300 mg a day and so far I love it. I read tons of info on many, many anti-anxiety meds. Was on Zoloft that made it worse with suicidal thoughts. That med can permanently change your brain. Gabapentin also helps my body pains. Hopefully, I will stay on this dose although many people take higher daily doses. It's been less than a month."