@zaph @allegheny I, too, have taken Gabapentin. The lowest dose is 300 mg/day which I understand can be taken 3 times a day or 100mg each time or a variation of 200mg + 100mg daily. Most take it for neuropathy as it helps those painful moments. Before I took it, my Mayo neurologist had me take a EMG test which deals with muscles and nerve stimulation. I don't believe I would be taking any Gabapentin without first being tested, and there are various tests that are given. For the long term, this is not my drug of choice because of potential future side effects, so I chose to stop. Sometimes, you have to learn to live with this, but I do get my EMG test done annually to make sure it has not become worse. Fast forward a few years later where I had severe itching on my face and scalp, primarily, the nose, ears, eyes, and head. My Mayo dermatologist prescribed Gabapentin 3 times a day at the lowest dose, and it helped. I stopped after a week, but the itching is still there, but not as severe. The point to all of this is when you have pain, especially when it is long term, check with you doc to see if there is another solution by taking more advanced tests.