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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NEURONTIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Fibromyagia, other nerve pain | When I first started gabapentin I would be extremely loopy, and have brain fog which subsided after about a month. Within the last 6 months to a year, I've become very forgetful, and agitated at the slightest things, depression and anxiety have also crept up. Loss of sex drive has been another issue. | I feel this can be a beneficial drug for some, I think it shouldn't be used long term, because of the effects on the brain. It worked well for about 3 years, but the risks started to outweigh the benefits. I don't know if I'd recommend this drug, on one hand it helps with nerve pain immensely, on the other hand to Greek like you're losing your mind is gawd awful. | F | 30 | 4 years 2,400mg da | 8/13/2017 | 1 | neuropathic pain | At first I didn't feel any difference with the pain. I still don't think it helped at all. I began getting easily agitated by little things, mood swings and depression. I would feel normal then as stated in prior sentence. I stopped taking it:the side effects are too worrisome, especially at such a low dose. | I would caution anyone taking this to be vigilant in monitoring yourself. Any symptoms you never had prior to taking gabapentin, take them into serious consideration -they may be your first sign of problems with side effects. Trust yourself in your judgement, do not wait and second guess yourself. Left unheeded, the side effects will get worse in some people. | F | 37 | 1 months 300 mg | 2/20/2016 | 1 | Nerve pain, headaches, RLS | Uncontrollable crying, brain fog, dizziness, impossible to wake up in the morning, intense mood swings, depression (never had before), insane nightmares, hearing issues, speech issues; stuttering and issues finding correct words, weight gain, hair loss. Etc. | It took me far too long to realize that my entire personality changed because of this demonic drug. I thought I was simply hormonal until I got out of control. I was crying multiple times a day (full blown curled up in a ball crying hysterically) I NEVER used to cry and then all of a sudden I couldn't have a conversation without crying. I couldn't have a conversation without getting angry and yelling and then I would start crying because I didn't understand why I was behaving how I was. I felt like a spectator in my own body while some psycho b***h took main stage. I was one of the lucky few who was able to stop cold turkey with no withdrawl symptoms for 10 days as of now. Pain also has not increased since being off. Will never take this in any form at any dose in my life ever again! Strongly advise others to closely monitor themselves for any slight changes before they become too severe. Good luck. | F | 23 | 1 years 300mg | 2/7/2016 | 1 | RLS and anxiety | Horrible headaches that lasted days on end and never would go away. Dizziness, depression, horrible mood swings, insomnia, horrible dry mouth. | Do a lot of research before starting this medication, it may help others, but definitively made me feel worse than ever. Stopped taking it two days ago, the first day I didn't take it, headache gone. Still a little head tingle and anxious, but I would rather deal with that than the awful side effects. | F | 30 | 2 weeks 600mg | 2/4/2016 | 1 | post op nerve pain in back | Blurred vision, burning eyes, severe muscle pain in arms and legs, sore throat, depression, irritability, withdrawn, hair loss, weight loss, nausea | Horrible horrible drug. I was prescribed this medication for post op nerve pain after a spinal fusion. I wish that I had never even considered trying it. Although it did help with the pain the side effects were not worth it. Coming off of this medication is hell. I am absolutely dumbfounded by the effects of this drug especially for only being on it for such a short amount of time. I felt dead inside and was in more pain then before starting it. Now 5 days completely off med and still battling withdrawl. Severe depression, shaking, night sweats, restlessness, can't eat, can't sleep. Feels hopeless and while still dealing with the side effects. Please never even consider putting the demon drug into your precious body.. it can destroy you. | F | 40 | 3 weeks 400mg dail | 2/3/2016 | 1 | Hernated discs of c6, c7, t12 ,L1 | Severe chest pain,thunderclap headaches,burning sensation in head and face,low sex drive ,weight gain,suicidal thoughts & depression, mood swings,numbness and tingling tongue and scalp,feeling spaced out,insomnia. | Though these were wonderful at combating the pain relief of sciatica and brichialcia due to herniated discs due to fall, the side effects are the worse I've ever endured in my life down to severe chest pains feeling as though I was having a heart attack was the last straw ,so being weened off them to be on another pain relief. | F | 44 | 7 months 900mg Gabe | 1/27/2016 | 1 | Xanax withdrawal-seizure control | Shaking,jerking,lack of coordination, spacey foggy brain,lethargy, shortness of breath,shallow breathing, frequency of urination.muscle spasms and cramps, pain, neuropathy, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, sadness. | Was put on Neurontin 300mg 3xday for Xanax withdrawal for two months for seizure control.Tapering down 300mgx2day, first week then two weeks later tapered to 200mgx2 day, then 100mgx2 day. Then 100mg a day for 10 days. Now completely off horrific drug and having head tingling, nausea , dizziness, shortness of breath, shallow breathing, lethargy, depression, muscle spasms , cramps pain, sore throat, difficulty swallowing,jerking motions etc., stay away from this drug "horrific"! | F | 62 | 2 months 300x3 day | 12/21/2015 | 1 | Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome | Severe weight gain, hypothyroidism, swelling, blurred vision, drowsiness, depression, memory difficulty, dry mouth and mouth sores leading to several cavities, muted orgasms | This is the best drug I've ever taken for pain. It makes my nerve damaged leg and back feel better than they have since getting permanently injured years ago in an accident. However, the side effects are so bad that I need thyroid and depression medications plus lots of dental fillings. I'm too drowsy to work or drive. I'm being taken off the drug because the blissful pain relief just does not outweigh the debilitating side effects. | F | 26 | 1 years 600mg 3X day | 6/16/2015 | 1 | restless leg/shoulder pain | Dizziness, eye twinge, nausea, chest pains, flu like systems, blurred vision, severe mood swings, and deep depression. | Why would a doctor perscribe this for symptoms that are also side effects of this drug? | F | 54 | 3 months 300mg | 6/15/2015 | 1 | Sciatica | While taking this drug I felt extremely dizzy, nauseous, a horrible dry mouth, malaise, and depression. | It is difficult for me to envision anyone wanting to stay on this medication, unless it is your only resort, and your last resort. Please… Please… Please avoid this medication! | M | 43 | 1 months 300 3X day | 4/27/2015 | 1 | Bi-Polar Disorder: Insomnia/Anxiety | It wasn't until after I stopped taking Gabapentin that I was able to link the medicine to my high level of anxiety, reduced cognition and severe memory loss. It also increased the intensity and frequency of my depression. While taking the medicine it was difficult for me to even hold a conversation. | While I know everyone reacts differently to medication. I can't see how this medicine would benefit anyone | M | 42 | 3 years 300mg 1X day | 7/29/2014 | 1 | Diabetic neuropathy | I had to abruptly stop taking this medication due to being pregnant. The next 3 weeks after stopping it were terrible. It caused depression and suicidal thoughts. I had Insomnia for 4 days where I didn't sleep at all. I was abnormally angry for the 3 weeks and miserable. I would beware of this medication if at all possible. | F | 35 | 5 years 900 mg | 4/13/2014 | 1 | MS and nerve pain | Where to start, let's see, gas, memory loss, forgetting everything, depression, water retention, brain fog, and indigestion so bad it kept me up! I was not myself, I tapered down after getting on my full dose. All bad symptoms stopped including the messed up vision Neurontin gave me. Not worth being all screwed up because of a pill. I have enough problems with MS and fibro and the brain fog those give me. I need no added help from Neurontin!!! | F | 57 | 1 months 100 mg | 4/10/2014 | 1 | for neuropathic pain | complete nightmare. only realized that it was causing depression & anxiety when i reduced down to 400mg daily. i was having awful swings in mood & crying at the drop of a hat. have also had extreme difficulty reducing due to horrid mental & physical side effects. Did nothing for the pain. Also became very run down got shingles and now chronic sinusitus. Never ever again. Have read so many patient accounts of dreadful experiences and negative side effects & some people not being able to get off the drug as withdrawals so unpleasant & many gp's & pain consultants totally ignorant & disbelieving when patients report adverse events.For those who do benefit from this drug good luck. very very dissatisfied.z | F | 53 | 1 years 300mg x3 | 2/11/2014 | 1 | lpr/left vocal fold hemiparesis | Drowsiness,"brain fog", worsening depression | F | 65 | 2 weeks 100 mgs 1X day | 12/22/2013 | 5 | Sciatica | Orgasms not as strong. Some weight gain. I always suspected that my body aches and pains that have been increasing over the last few years and have culminated it seems leading to sciatic nerve pain, had everything to do with severe anxiety and depression. Miracle drug- taken away my physical and mental pain. I have a feeling of well being from decades ago and no more sciatic pain. It feels like a warm and loving hug that tells me it's ok to go out into the world and belong. I am so happy with this drug. I don't feel raw and edgy anymore. I feel safe now. | F | 43 | 10 days 300mg x2 | 6/11/2013 | 1 | chronic knee pain | woorsening of depression, anxiety, irratibility, aggression and wild mood swings. | I don't believe it was worth the side effects for the little pain relief I got from the drug. I think it depends on what you're taking it for and the other meds you're on. I'm also taking buphrenorphine (suboxone) for pain and it's awesome. I take 10mg of flexeril 2 or 3 times daily as needed. | M | 50 | 2 weeks 300 3X day | 7/24/2012 | 5 | Nerve pain | Decrease pain, decrease anxiety/depression,increased libido. | F | 30 | 1 weeks 400 3x | 12/20/2011 | 2 | migrains, nerve pain | short term memory loss, word finding problems, lack of motivation, apathy, depression, inablity to concetrate or multi-task, weight gain | While this drug has decreased my nerve pain and migraines I have had such severe memory loss, poor concentration and word finding problems I am weaning myself off of it. I am a nurse and the memory problems are so severe it is affecting my work. I thought that I was getting early onset dememtia. It is not worth continuing this medication for the little positive benefit it has given me. Beware of the dangerous drug! | F | 53 | 1.5 years 300mg 3X day | 11/24/2011 | 2 | chronic pain | In the beginning mild dry eye and feeling thirsty a lot. Starting around 300mg/day, started feeling 'spaced out' and heavily tranquilized, dizzy, hungry, difficult to concentrate at work, and worst of all: depression. Felt sad and tearful and had no control over these emotions. Very unlike me. I was at 700mg/day when I decided to wean off. | The side effects affected my work and sense of well-being. It was NOT worth waiting to see if they would wear off. I know some folks who take 3600mg/day and are perfectly fine. I guess I'm sensitive to it. | F | 37 | 7 weeks 200-300 3X day | 6/17/2011 |
NEURONTIN (GABAPENTIN): Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. FDA Approval Date: 1993-12-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)