Gabapentin

[Pilipala18]

Hope everyone is having as pain and fatigue free day as possible. Been to see my gp this morning and I’m starting gabapentin. Only 100mg 3 times a day for now. Any advice about them greatly appreciated 😀😀

[Flyby7]

I have been on them for about 4 years I started on a low dose then I was gradually put on a high dose 300mg 4 x3 times aday they really do help

[Pilipala18 in reply to Flyby7]

That’s good thanks for your reply. Do you have any side effects? 😀😀

[Flyby7]

When I first went on them I got a very dry throat it went but no side effects all the best to you

[Pilipala18 in reply to Flyby7]

I get a dry throat with the Amitriptyline so that’s not a bad side affect. Thank you. Hope you have a good day 😀😀

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

Hi there , I think we all suit different meds and for most it’s trial and error till you get something that suits you so good luck with the gappapentin, I did try this for awhile but did upset my stomach , so now on duloxetene one tab 60mg to help Fibro/anxiety and seem to be much better. If you would like to lock your posts here’s the link as normally generates more responses if a post is locked, healthunlocked.com/fibromya... x

[Pilipala18]

Thanks for your reply. Sorry I usually lock my posts. Is there a way of locking it now it’s been posted? 😀😀

[25rosclare]

Hi. I have been on Gabapentin for about 3 months. It did take some getting used to as initially, and also when I upped the dose, I felt sleepy and slightly disorientated. I have now built up to 3x100mg taken 3 times a day. For me it has been well worth it as I have been able to cut down, and sometimes stop taking the other meds that I was on. Good luck, I hope it works as well for you as it has done for me but stick with it and give it a fair trial x

[Pilipala18 in reply to 25rosclare]

I’ve got 300 mg to take to start with. The gp said you can go up to 900mg three times a day but best to start on a low dose. Thanks for your reply 😀😀

[Supersonicson]

Hi there! I tried gabapentine and found them to be a great help, but sadly after a few days I encountered side affects, my eyeballs started to shake believe it or not. I contacted my gp who stopped prescribing them. I was gutted as I finally thought I'd found the right pill to suit me. Good luck x

[Pilipala18 in reply to Supersonicson]

That sounds scary. I’m hoping they will work. Thanks for your reply 😀😀

[Osbert]

I've just started them too. I was on 100mg x 3 a day, but am increasing to 300mg x3 a day over the next couple of days as they aren't touching the excruciating pain I have in my left shin. Dr said the pain is nerve related - no injury or knocks to my leg, just a random pain. I hoping a higher dose will help. My partner also takes Gabapentin and it can make him feel a bit dizzy. Hope you get on OK with it. 😊

[Pilipala18 in reply to Osbert]

Thanks for your reply. Think it’s best to start on a lower dose isn’t it? Hope the higher dose helps your pain 😀😀

[Robert85]

Hi I've been on gabaoentin for years once you get used to it it's really good

[Pilipala18 in reply to Robert85]

Thanks for your reply Robert. I’m hoping it can help me too 😀😀

[KnackeredKaty]

When I started on Gabapentin it relieved my pain very well. I have had to titrate the dose to achieve a pain free state. I could do with increasing the dose again but a big side effect of the drug is weight gain. I have put on a stone since starting the drug. It works well but you will have to monitor your weight. I'm having to decide wether I want to be completely pain free or keep putting on weight.

[jacksprat92]

hi it can also be used for epilepsy