Gabapentin for Restless Legs Syndrome User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Neurontin, Gralise, Fanatrex, Gabarone
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 113 reviews for the off-label treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Gabapentin
- Ximena
- July 9, 2008
Neurontin (gabapentin) "Nothing seemed to work for my restless legs until I tried Neurontin. The first night I felt like my legs were just another part of my body, they didn't hurt or jerk."
- carro...
- September 23, 2015
"I have suffered from Restless Leg Syndrome since I was a child. This medication has made a huge difference in my life. No more leg pain."
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- Mygrey
- June 5, 2015
"Was placed on Requip. It was somewhat effective with breakthroughs. A neurologist ordered Gabapentin, 1 a day for a week, then two a day. Complete relief, thank God."
- LoriH...
- August 19, 2010
"Thank goodness for this medication. Not only has it calmed me down after a 60-hour work week, but my legs don't go crazy anymore. I'm very happy with this medication."
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- tom
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 31, 2015
"I can't describe how great the sleep is now that the RLS is gone."
- Anonymous
- July 23, 2009
Neurontin (gabapentin) "Neurontin has really helped my restless leg syndrome."
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- slomoe
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 22, 2013
"I got side effects of numb feet, hands, and lips, does not work longer than 6 hours. Causes sleepless nights and anxious symptoms. Itchy nose area."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- November 4, 2015
"Gabapentin actually causes restless leg syndrome for me. Have had 2 L45 surgeries and have taken gabapentin for pain with little relief and side effect of restless legs."
- GreyFox
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 17, 2012
"My restless legs symptoms were 90% cleared up immediately upon the first dosage. The relief comes quickly, and I can take a second dose right away if symptoms persist."
- Artzy
- March 31, 2016
"Good for sleeping and my RLS. I take 300 at night, and it works!!"
- Mimi
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 10, 2019
"This drug has changed my life! Sounds dramatic, but now I can sleep through the night. I can also watch a movie or TV past 9:00 without getting antsy and unable to be still. I take 300 mg before bed."
- Hendrix
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 28, 2017
"Took it for restless leg syndrome. It's the only thing that has really worked."
- Windzy
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 5, 2017
"300mg at nite in bed ... Sometimes 600mg..... Helps me sleep and no restless legs"
- Davies
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 5, 2015
"After just a week, it started to exacerbate my restless leg. It got so bad even homeopathics wouldn't work!"
- Bellas...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 4, 2018
"This stuff has saved me. It works great. My restless legs were so bad and it completely helped me get through the night."
- Lula
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 21, 2019
"Have severe RLS. Been on Ropinerole for several months. It helped quite a bit initially. Gradually it was less affective. Trying Gapapentin. My dose is about 500 mg and it seems to help."
- Tim
- July 30, 2017
"Taking 900mg at night and it works a treat,it's been a real life changer"
- acano
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 16, 2017
"This drug was totally ineffective for restless leg syndrome. DR determined it would help. Dr was wrong."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 29, 2018
"I am having to get off of this gabapentin. I'm having headaches ,dropping things. I guess it is back to not sleeping."
- Fed...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 18, 2020
"On 600mg tablets 3 times daily This dose works for me most of the time then my RLS gets worse and this dose doesn't work for a while"
- Dyldy
- December 5, 2019
"Take 300 mg x2 a day from restless leg syndromefrom haldol works great"
- Boltm...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 2, 2021
"Been taking 900mg per day and found it does not help with RLS. Makes one drowsy and I fear it actually makes the problem with RLS worse. Going back to Ropinerole."
- Ellen
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 30, 2019
"I try to take it a couple of hours before bed. It doesn't seem to stop RLS, but does tone it down, a little."
- Crazy...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 19, 2017
"Just starting to use my prescribed gabapentin for RLS.... I'll let you know how it goes! It'll be amazing if my stomach will even tolerate it!"
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"Works VERY well for restless legs syndrome, and trust me, I have tried them ALL! Good luck. I know this is a wretched thing to have."