Gabapentin enacarbil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• got...
• February 18, 2017

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "They were prescribed for chronic pain in the nerves, they leave you impotent. They don't work, and they are the worst drugs to get off. Like SSRIs, people need to start complaining about all the negative side effects of all these new drugs like trazodone as well. If you read this, 'You have been warned.' They are very addicting, and you will spend a lot of time trying to get off this crap that doesn't work. They all need to be sued in a class action lawsuit."

• Jer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2021

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "I have had RLS for 5 years. My GP, after trial and error from other doctors (Neurontin, Lyrica, anti-depressant... all with zero efficacy), started me on Ropinirole, titrating dosages until I ended up on 4 mg ER and 0.25 mg for breakthrough. I was feeling very sedated, and symptoms occurring earlier and earlier (augmentation). So, I went to a sleep specialist (6 months wait). Moderate to severe RLS diagnosis. Took me off 4 mg ER and on 0.5 mg Ropinirole, Oxycodone 5 mg once daily (1 pm). Helped a lot. Some breakthroughs and with 0.5 mg, could self-manage... but still breakthroughs. Now, I'm on 2 mg Ropinirole ER, Oxycodone 3 times daily. The doctor just added Horizant 300 mg once daily pm. Took it last night and woke with my leg kicking! Took Ropinirole to stop it. Was very groggy from Horizant. Was wondering if the effect is cumulative because it certainly made things worse last night. Going to keep trying for a week or so, because it would be nice to be on once-a-day dosing... without the fear of breakthrough episodes."

• Des...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2018

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Have been on Neurontin for years, never happy with the results. I have rheumatoid arthritis, migraines, extreme anxiety, panic disorder, etc. No RLS. Talked a doctor into letting me make a lateral move to Horizant. It makes me extremely nauseated, but the results are miraculous. No medication works the same for everyone. It’s like rolling the dice. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Yes, for me."

• Koc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 19, 2021

Gabapentin enacarbil for Postherpetic Neuralgia "Since I had my bilateral groin hernia, I have been using Horizant for nerve pain. Was the only medicine that works for me. I have to stop using it for 2 months because it was so expensive. My co-payment was $300.00. My doctor found this pharmacy in CT that sells it to me for a $20 per month prescription. My insurance pays, and they give it to me for only $20 a month. I take the 300 mg because the 600 mg is too strong for me."

• Isl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2018

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I suffer from extreme RLS and have for the last 15 years. It was getting to be an every night occurrence, and sometimes I felt like literally cutting my legs off and wished my legs would be paralyzed just so I wouldn't feel them anymore! The only thing that ever worked for me was 10 mg of Valium. But I would never take it two days in a row for fear of addiction. I would try all my essential oils first and would only take a Valium as a last resort. But my neurologist stopped prescribing more than 3 pills a month at a time due to the drug epidemics. Now it's tough for all the truly legitimate people who need them! Two months ago, my neurologist prescribed me Horizant ER 600 mg at bedtime. It has helped me tremendously with my RLS! (Although not as well as the Valium did). I still have occasional minor episodes with RLS, but it beats having them every single night and day! He has recently additionally added 1 mg of Requip. So far it has helped me even more."

• Mal...
• April 23, 2017

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "My sleep study showed I was being awakened over 100 times a night with both muscle twitches and full body jerks. I started with a full tablet of Horizant for an awful night of wakeful jerking around. Horribly hung over the next morning and then basically all day--on the sofa--in a stupor. I had heard through the grapevine that there was a period of hardship before your body got used to it. But I am a publisher and needed my wits about me, so I halved the dose. Was able to sleep much better. So I halved the dose again. Continued cutting the dose until I'm now taking 100 mg a night. Sleeping better than I have in years. I take it between dinner and bed. It is very powerful. I shuffle to bed in a stupor. May start taking it at bedtime--skip passing out."

• Blu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2022

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "I have suffered from severe small fiber neuropathy (SFN) pain and restless leg syndrome for 10 years or more. I take pain medication for the SFN, which helps with the pain but does not help the RLS. I could not tolerate other medications for RLS. None of them helped with my symptoms, and the side effects were intolerable. Regular Gabapentin also did not help with my neuropathy pain or my RLS. I did try Horizant for the first time about a week ago for my severe restless leg syndrome. I used the sample my doctor gave me. I take 600 mg at night with my meal. I noticed results the first day. I would definitely recommend this medication for RLS. Amazing for me and no negative side effects, and I sleep much better!"

• Shi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 6, 2024

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "Horizant has been so effective for my RLS. I have received full relief which I never got on my prior medication. I used to wait for the 24-hour period to lapse so I could get my next dose of the prior RLS med. I would need to walk around and pace until the med worked and did not get full coverage into the morning hours. I take Horizant in 2 doses at night (300 mg at 6:30 pm and 600 mg at 8:30 pm) and this dosage has fully relieved my jittery, bouncy, fidgety legs. I can sleep without the prior symptoms and sleep through the night. It is a blessing."

• Gon...
• October 6, 2016

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I had sudden permanent hearing loss in one ear while taking Neurontin/Gabapentin at 1:30 a.m., March 2, 2004. I was also taking the pain medication Hydrocodone/Lortab. I used both for 1 1/2 years for pain after back fusion. After a pharmacist told me it could cause hearing loss, I discontinued using it. I have met others who also had this hearing loss while taking the medication. Others had less severe hearing loss. At the time, side effects for this medication listed the chances for this happening as one out of 300, saying it was rare. Another listed it as one out of 1,000. This doesn't appear to be a rare incidence."

• dwi...
• July 3, 2017

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Diagnosed with fibromyalgia and had tried so many different meds for it without any good results. Finally got prescribed Horizant and have been on it for 4 days now. Started at 600 mg first night and had a bad experience. Doc gave me a new prescription for 300 mg once per day and slowly I believe it is starting to work. My pain has improved a little bit every day and my sleep is improving also. Since it has been only 4 days I'm hoping to see more improvement as time goes by. Doc wants me to stay on 300 mg for a month then up it to 600 mg. If I continue to feel better I think I will up it after a week and see what happens. I will post updates."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 26, 2021

Gabapentin enacarbil for Postherpetic Neuralgia "Been taking for about one year. Worked like a miracle from the first day I started it, but now I’m having RLS at night. I’ve been on 600 mg. I’m so distraught because it’s starting all over again. Has this happened to anyone else?"

• JoE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2023

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "I have suffered from RLS since 2007. I started taking pramipexole, then switched over to the Neupro patch, which left me with second-degree burns. My insurance left me hanging for 3-1/2 weeks to get approval for Horizant, I was miserable by the time I finally received the medication. I started at 300 mg and then increased up to 600 mg the following week. I'm starting to feel better and hoping this will work."

• mbc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 17, 2022

"I was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and have experienced anxiety and extreme frustration since my preteen years. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder at age 14 or so. I asked my doctor about gabapentin for anxiety disorder at age 25, after a friend told me she was prescribed it after talking to her therapist. I was informed that it is not typically prescribed for anxiety, but is helpful to some people. I started on a dose of 100 mg at night and 200 mg in the morning. Upon taking my first dose, I experienced euphoria that lasted for several hours, but never occurred again as I continued the medication. I found it incredibly helpful for my anxiety and my general irritation; when I’m on a proper dosage of gabapentin, I simply am not bothered by the little things that snowball into anxiety, irritation, and even anger over the course of a day, and I find myself overall happier, more hopeful, and more sociable. Side effect: drowsiness."

• Art...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2018

"Started taking for chronic back pain. Doc said it’s for nerve pain. 600 mg at 5 p.m. Huge difference. My back is probably messed up from a herniated disc/pinched nerve and has hurt for 4 years. This is the first time I’ve been able to walk standing straight by the end of the day. I mean, I still have some pain, but it’s greatly reduced. Plus, I can sleep the whole night without waking up every hour because of pain. Got samples from doc, so not sure about cost yet. But I found a copay help card online for it."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2021

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I have had RLS for over 20 years. I have been taking pramipexole (Mirapex) for several years, which works great for me, except I experience augmentation, which causes me to have to increase my dosage. I just tried using Horizant, and after 5 days so far, this drug has not worked for me. I'm going to try giving it a few more days, but then it's back to pramipexole for me. I need sleep."

• Sug...
• May 19, 2016

"I've been using this pill for quite a while now for my neuropathy. I also am so happy not to be up all night walking the perimeter of the house. But from what I am reading, others talk about taking one pill and feeling better. I had to keep increasing my dosage till I am maxed out. I take two 600 mg three times a day. But still up all night, not in pain, just awake. So happy to find this medication. Really helped with my pain."

• Kil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 22, 2021

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I have been taking a combination of gabapentin and Requip for 20 years after a lower back injury. I have cleared up the pain from the injury of the lower back, but still have to take the combination of the two drugs, and so for 20 years, I have had no side effects. The drugs work great for me. My doctors recently retired, and now I have a total quack that says she knows best and has been trying to reduce the Requip by 1/2 and the gabapentin by 1/2 also. It will be so hard on me if she does."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2017

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "I prefer this extended release version of gabapentin. The standard gabapentin made me much too drowsy. Although this medication doesn't work as well in relieving my foot neuropathy, I can tolerate it much better in the extended release. So, considering feeling less drowsy with relief or being in a fog with more relief, I prefer the Horizant."

• GMC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2012

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "This medicine is definitely a 10. It worked for me from the first day I took it. It's nice to sleep at night again instead of pacing the floor."

• cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2012

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "This medication actually works. I used to take one before bedtime along with my Requip."

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 28, 2019

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "Horizant has given me a good night's sleep, which I haven't experienced in years due to RLS! I know it is gabapentin, basically, but it works differently with only 1 pill taken at dinnertime."

• ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2020

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "Horizant worked wonderfully for RLS! But after a couple of months, my mouth and nose got really sore, so I had to stop taking it. It really worked for my RLS."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2020

"Treating anxiety instead of taking benzodiazepines."

• Nic...
• October 23, 2013

Gabapentin enacarbil for Restless Legs Syndrome "Was not pleased with this drug."