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(also known as Gabapentin)
Gabapentin was initially synthesized to mimic the structure of GABA for the treatment of epilepsy. Nowadays, gabapentin has been widely used as a medication to relieve pain, especially neuropathic pain. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Fibromyalgia | 907 |
58% |
| Chronic Pain | 614 |
65% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 334 |
77% |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 147 |
59% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 84 |
92% |
Overall, 67% (2528
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find Neurontin helpful
Neurontin Reviews
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seemed to lower tinnitus but not very much - side effects - big weight gain.
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I take Neurontin for the neuropathy in my hands.
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didn't help
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I was on the maximum dose for a year. My kidneys failed, so they had to stop the Neurontin. It is processed through the kidneys. Also, made me very forgetful.
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somewhat helps
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helps somewhat, I also take that for MS
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Plenty of relief.
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Gabapentin has helped me greatly, although it took a while for me to see any benefits. I take 9 a day.
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I think the Gabapentin is ok only the day you use it... other than that you are the same.
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This is the second medication in the cocktail I am taking. I am on Neurontin at the maximum dose and have been since I was diagnosed. I think that my body has developed a tolerance for it because I am feeling worse for the first time in years.
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Helps
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Works, but isn't a cure all
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has completely taken care of my foot pain from the tonic spasms it is a lifesaver
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Makes me really really ill. I cannot take this medicine.
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helped a little. no side effects.
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Gabapentin / Neurontin
I did very well on Neurontin and didn't have the dry mouth you mention. However, when gabapentin came on the market and my insurance company insist... [More] -
OUCH! Neurontin/Gabapentin
I know Neurotin and I didn't get along at all. Made me worse the more they had me take it. Lost way to much weight and I wasn't me. Call your dr tmrw ... [More] -
OUCH! Neurontin/Gabapentin
I think that is how you spell it! I have been taking this for the past 6 days. And today- TOTAL pain in the fibro tenderpoints. I am taking 300 mg.'s ... [More] -
Neurontin (Gabapentin) and Tinnitus
I was taking neurontin for a nerve pain in my hands caused by a neck injury. The neurontin did help slightly with the nerve pain but had no effect + o... [More] -
Neurontin (Gabapentin) and Tinnitus
I have come across some tinnitus patients treated by their ENT with neurontin and found this article published in May 2006 in the Journal Laryngoscope... [More]
