Gapabentin

[Teac]

has anyone been prescribed Gebapentin 300MG caps @ 900MG 3 times a day for siatiac pain? Remember this drug was approved for seizures in people who have epilepsy. Everything I read states that only 1/3 of people who use it for pain get any relief. Side effects is it worth taking the chance? This was prescribed by a PA who I have little faith in....... Any opinions?

• drowsiness
• tiredness or weakness
• dizziness
• headache
• uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body
• double or blurred vision
• unsteadiness
• anxiety
• memory problems
• strange or unusual thoughts
• unwanted eye movements
• nausea
• vomiting
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• constipation
• increased appetite
• weight gain
• swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• back or joint pain
• fever
• runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
• ear pain
• red, itchy eyes (sometimes with swelling or discharge)
  
  
  
  Some side effects may be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
  • rash
  • itching
  • swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes
  • hoarseness
  • difficulty swallowing or breathing
  • seizures

[Pete53]

I take gabapentin for neuropathy and helps me with panic disorder. I am prescribed the same dose and I feel that it does what I need it for with few side affects.

The BA prescribes it a lot for neuropathy.

[evandc]

Take 2400mg day for PN...it helps, only problem I can't get enough to eat after the 1200mg I take at night.

[Gridsmasher11]

I take it....Only side effects are the weight gain....watch it because it can cause weight gain...When I first started taking it I had some swelling of my ankles.....It seems to work well for me for help with pain...........................grid

[johnjjr]

I took it (same dosage) for about 6 months. Packed on about 30 pounds and always felt tired. My neuro switched me to topiramate 200mgX3. I've lost the weight and it helps with my neuropathies tremendously.Topiramate is the generic for Topamax and is also prescribed for seizures.

[Guest terrysturgis]

For my PN I take Gebapentin, the VA first prescribed Ammatripelene and the word TRIP was factual. It took two days to wake up. Now with the Gebapentin I take it at bedtime and sometimes I wake up before noon. :) Better living through chemistry.