Gabapentin for anxiety

[Byoung]

Does anyone have any experience with taking gabapentin (Neurontin) for anxiety? If you got relief, what dosing regimen did you use?

[Fearoffear]

I was on gabapentin 100mg once a day and after 10 days I got a gaba overload headache. That was about 6-7 years ago. I went to the er 2 weeks ago for an abscess tooth and the doctor gave me 600mg gabapentin and this time I got a headache in 2 days from gaba overload. Some people actually need it and others have a different reason for their anxiety. So really it is just a hit or miss for each individual. Remember if your doctor wants you to take it they believe the benefit will outweigh your risk level. I hope if you try it you get relief from your anxiety. Gentle hugs 🤗

[Laurennnnnnn]

I took it for nerve pain and it made my anxiety unbearable. My nerve pain was totally gone but I was so panicky on it that I couldn’t leave the house. I stopped it a couple weeks ago and that’s been hard too.

I hope it works for you though!! It’s so strange how differently meds work for everyone

[RemySue]

I took it for nerve pain for two months and it made my depression/anxiety worse. Physical therapy fixed my medical issues, weaned myself off G, which also made my D/A worse. Meds affect everyone so differently it's scary! Good luck to you.

[timehhhh]

I actually take 800mg gabapentin as needed up to 2 a day. I usually take one at night to calm down. It actually works. I have anxiety , depression , agoraphobia. I will tell you they are hard to wean off of as they seem to be addictive that when you don't take them anxiety is worse.

[Califriend]

I’m taking 300mg a day! The first week was a hell, I was having multiple panic attacks a day. But after the first week it got better and I don’t have panic attacks often it’s helping but not 100% yet

[DodgeDhanda]

I was given gaba for my nerve tingling & when I first started I was on 100mg then 2nd day 200mg & day 3 I was on 300mg a day & I took them for a couple of months & told the doctor they're doing absolutely nothing for me & my pain & today I'm on morphine & thats working less & less as time passes. I hope u get things sorted & fast .

[Daesin]

I took this medicine for five days. It increased my involuntary movements a.k.a. twitches into full-blown throw yourself out of a chair kind of day. I remember being on the phone with the doctor asking him how do I get off of this med. My left shoulder and the right side of my face both struck the kitchen table at the same moment, all due to a severe contraction and my chemistry rebelling.

HOWEVER;

Everyone is different. Every medication is different. If your doctor thinks you should try it (given they are drs and probably have much more experience and understanding of what’s going on in your body) then I’d suggest weighing their advice heavily. As others have mentioned, the drs think about the risk and reward and feel it’s worth a shot.

Best of luck,

Blessings to all.

[RemySue]

I'm glad to see that it's been beneficial for some. Hope it helps you

[ShouldaWouldaCoulda]

This is interesting. I’m on between 600-800 mg Gabapentin for severe Restless Leg Syndrome. I suffered with that affliction for years before Gabapentin was invented and I was prescribed. It stopped RLS completely. I’ve been taking one tablet before bed ever since and have had no issues. I do suffer from depression and anxiety for which I receive traditional medications. The depression has been lifelong. I’ve never had a doctor discuss Gabapentin as it relates to anxiety.